• Grinch Soup aka Split Pea

    December 22, 2014Danita

    Watching Christmas movies is another one of our family traditions.   Everyone in the family has their favorite and we try to watch them all… every year.  My husband loves It’s a Wonderful Life, my son is partial to Home Alone, my daughters like The Santa Clause and I enjoy just having everyone together.  But…

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  • Tortilla Soup

    November 26, 2014Danita

    It’s Thanksgiving week and if you’re like me, you struggle a little with meal this week.  I mean really, we’re having EVERY side dish possible in a couple of days, we’re going to be eating turkey for several days in a row so I don’t want to make chicken…so what? Tortilla Soup is a great…

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  • Baked Tortilla Strips

    November 25, 2014Danita

    If you were stranded on a desert island and you could have one thing with you, what would it be?  For me, it would be a lifetime supply of Tortilla Chips and Salsa!   I know, that probably sounds crazy, but honestly, I LOVE chips and salsa!  I can eat baskets and baskets of them.…

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  • Time Saving Tuesday Mashed Potatoes

    November 11, 2014Danita

    Mashed Potatoes…A Thanksgiving Staple! I’ve come to realize from living in different areas of the country and talking to people from others, that holiday food is regional.  In the northeast, “filling” (made from white bread) is served with their turkey.  In the south, it’s cornbread dressing. In the Pacific northwest, the dressing is often made…

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  • French Onion Soup

    November 5, 2014Danita

    This is French Onion Soup and if you’ve never had it, your totally missing out! I thought I might attempt a “Wordless Wednesday”, but I really don’t think I have it in me….sorry.  That just means…today, you get words and lots of pictures.  I hope you enjoy. French Onion Soup is a dish many restaurants…

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