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Category: Cooking

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Potato, Leek and Spinach Soup with Diced Chicken Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Potato, Leek and Spinach Soup with Diced Chicken Recipe

Caroline MurphyJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020

Whatever the time of year, as moms we are always looking for ways to prepare healthy meals, often within limited…

4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes
Cooking Living

4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2019May 21, 2019

Summer is finally here and that means that the heat is here, too! Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers…

Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween
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Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween

Caroline MurphyOctober 26, 2018January 5, 2019

Make Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween for a spooky meal! It’s a fun cooking with kids activity that will produce…

Easy Crème de Papaya Recipe for a Healthy Treat
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Easy Crème de Papaya Recipe for a Healthy Treat

Caroline MurphyJune 28, 2018April 18, 2022

Celebrate the World Cup with a deliciously refreshing dessert in honor of one of the leading and favorite teams, Brazil! This…

5 Quick Dinners to Create in 20 Minutes with FREE Menu Planner
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5 Quick Dinners to Create in 20 Minutes with FREE Menu Planner

Caroline MurphyApril 4, 2017July 9, 2018

Quick Dinner Ideas in Under 20 Minutes We’ve all been there. The days gets away from us. We are jammed…

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Caroline MurphyMarch 10, 2017July 8, 2018

Roasted Butternut Squash Butternut Squash the Garden Vegetable Regardless the time of year, shoppers can find butternut squash at the…

10 Mouthwatering Peanut Butter Recipes
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10 Mouthwatering Peanut Butter Recipes

Caroline MurphyFebruary 16, 2017

March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. So, get ready to spread the creamy or crunchy love. If you’re…

20 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
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20 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

Caroline MurphyFebruary 1, 2017January 5, 2019

Once a year we dedicate a day to be full of love. Don’t let the sharing of love with your…

Warm Chocolate Melting Cake by Carnival Cruise Line
Cooking Recipes

Warm Chocolate Melting Cake by Carnival Cruise Line

Caroline MurphyJanuary 29, 2017January 29, 2017

The Warm Chocolate Melting Cake made aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships is always well-received by my family. We make it…

12 Deviled Egg Recipes for Brunch, Appetizer or Lunch – Whole30 & Paleo
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12 Deviled Egg Recipes for Brunch, Appetizer or Lunch – Whole30 & Paleo

Caroline MurphyJanuary 25, 2017April 1, 2017

There is something about deviled eggs that I enjoy so much. They are light, savory and sometimes sweet or salty.…

Homemade Mayo for Whole30 or Paleo Eating Plans
Cooking Recipes

Homemade Mayo for Whole30 or Paleo Eating Plans

Caroline MurphyJanuary 23, 2017July 8, 2018

You need to learn Whole30 changed my mind and body. Today I want to share with you one of my must-haves…

How Whole30 Changed My Life
Cooking Living

How Whole30 Changed My Life

Caroline MurphyJanuary 2, 2017July 8, 2018

In April 2016, I noticed a friend had lost weight and looked great. A few days later I chose to…

Make a Charcuterie for New Years Eve and Beyond
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Make a Charcuterie for New Years Eve and Beyond

Caroline MurphyDecember 30, 2016December 30, 2016

Going beyond the standard chips & dips for an upcoming gathering such as New Year’s Eve is easier than you…

15 Gingerbread Treats to Make for the Family
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15 Gingerbread Treats to Make for the Family

Caroline MurphyDecember 19, 2016

    Gingerbread is cake made with molasses and flavored with ginger. A spice with flavor and nutrition, ginger is…

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe

Caroline MurphyDecember 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Are you looking for a healthy dinner recipe for the family? This Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is a winner! As…

Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe

Caroline MurphyDecember 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Hot Gingerbread Pancakes right off the griddle is a great way to start a winter morning.  We much prefer homemade…

Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Caroline MurphySeptember 14, 2016December 5, 2016

This Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is a keeper. This easy to make topping can be used for the pumpkin…

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cooking Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Caroline MurphySeptember 13, 2016December 5, 2016

You know you’re craving anything and everything Pumpkin Spice! It’s that time of the year! They weather may not have…

Healthy Snack Food for Kids
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Healthy Snack Food for Kids

Caroline MurphyJuly 19, 2016July 20, 2016

It’s funny, no matter the time a day or the fact that they ate a meal an hour ago –…

Making PB & J Oat Bites
Cooking Recipes

Making PB & J Oat Bites

Caroline MurphyMarch 13, 2016May 24, 2016

Mixing ingredients that you love often leads to a delicious result. This is certainly true with our PB& J Oat…

A Typical Cuban Breakfast
Cooking Traveling

A Typical Cuban Breakfast

Caroline MurphyMarch 11, 2016April 21, 2022

“When in Rome” is a saying I try to adhere to in our travels. If you are traveling to South…

Ranch Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Ranch Chicken Sliders Recipe

Caroline MurphyJanuary 31, 2016May 24, 2016

Delicious Ranch Chicken Sliders are a perfect item to serve to guests watching the big game or anytime you have…

Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

Caroline MurphyJanuary 7, 2016December 22, 2016

This Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers recipe must be added to your last minute meals list. It is delicious and incredibly…

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3 Considerations for Creating a Thanksgiving Menu

Caroline MurphyNovember 9, 2015November 6, 2015

Planning a Thanksgiving Menu doesn’t have to be too difficult. There are LOADS of recipes in your own kitchen, in…

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Mint & Feta
Cooking Recipes

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Mint & Feta

Caroline MurphyOctober 8, 2015October 8, 2015

A watermelon salad is a perfect side to your  barbecue! Throw in some mint and feta and your watermelon &…

Kids Making Wrapped Dogs  with VIDEO
Cooking Recipes

Kids Making Wrapped Dogs with VIDEO

Caroline MurphyJuly 28, 2015

This summer has been mostly camp-free, so the girls and I have had a blast doing all sorts of things…

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