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Category: Cooking

Smart Mama recipes, food items and more!

Avocado Watermelon Salad Recipe
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Avocado Watermelon Salad Recipe

Caroline MurphyJune 4, 2015July 8, 2018

Avocado is something that is not only delicious, but is an incredibly healthy food to incorporate into your diet. It…

Skewered Buffalo Chicken Bites
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Skewered Buffalo Chicken Bites

Caroline MurphyJanuary 25, 2015January 25, 2015

Wether you are searching for a recipe for the Big Game celebrations, a birthday party or dinner for you and…

Macys Culinary Council with Chef Ming Tsai
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Macys Culinary Council with Chef Ming Tsai

Caroline MurphyDecember 4, 2014December 3, 2014

Miami friends, mark your calendar and head to http://bit.ly/Ming14 to reserve your spot at Chef Ming Tsai’s Macy’s Culinary Council…

Master the Mango
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Master the Mango

Caroline MurphyOctober 7, 2014October 7, 2014

Much of my South Floridian audience has something to say about mangos. Many of us have at least one mango tree…

Baked Apple Chimichanga Recipe
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Baked Apple Chimichanga Recipe

Caroline MurphyOctober 5, 2014January 22, 2017

How can you use all those apples? Our Crockpot Homemade Applesauce is just as incredible as this my Baked Apple…

Crockpot Applesauce
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Crockpot Applesauce

Caroline MurphySeptember 17, 2014October 22, 2016

Crockpot applesauce. Just the thought of it gets me sniffing around for that aroma. Making homemade applesauce is tradition for…

DIY Microwave Popcorn
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DIY Microwave Popcorn

Caroline MurphyJuly 28, 2014April 20, 2017

Make DIY Microwave Popcorn with the kids! It’s delicious and far healthier than the store microwave popcorn bags! There have…

Spinach Salad with Homemade Peach Punch Dressing
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Spinach Salad with Homemade Peach Punch Dressing

Caroline MurphyJuly 25, 2014October 8, 2014

A nice big salad is a great option for lunch or even dinner! My standard green is spinach. I love…

Red Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn & Avocado
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Red Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn & Avocado

Caroline MurphyJuly 15, 2014February 18, 2017

This quinoa salad is easy to put together and is so hearty in nutrients that it makes a great filling meal.…

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip S’Mores
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip S’Mores

Caroline MurphyJuly 14, 2014October 8, 2014

No need for a campfire or even a fire for that matter. These Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip S’Mores will…

Chef Marcus Samuelsson of the Macys Culinary Council
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson of the Macys Culinary Council

Caroline MurphyJune 17, 2014December 3, 2014

The Macy’s Culinary Council held an event at Dadeland Mall in Miami where well-known Chef Marcus Samuelsson showcased his skills and…

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Caroline MurphyJune 14, 2014November 17, 2016

A bowl of fresh tomatoes, basil from the garden and a box of pasta and you have most of the…

Growing Herbs for Recipes
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Growing Herbs for Recipes

Caroline MurphyJune 4, 2014June 15, 2023

Useful Tips for Growing Herbs for Recipes Growing herbs for recipes is one of my summertime, actually all-year-long favorite things…

Grape Bread Recipe with Currants & Nuts
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Grape Bread Recipe with Currants & Nuts

Caroline MurphyMay 14, 2014March 2, 2015

  I made this loaf on a whim. My girls love grapes. I think it might even be there favorite…

Top Kitchen Tools for Healthy Eating
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Top Kitchen Tools for Healthy Eating

Caroline MurphyMay 13, 2014May 13, 2014

Eating healthier is surely on the minds of everyone nowadays. Diets have changed drastically over the last couple of decades.…

Where Are the Best Grocery Deals
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Where Are the Best Grocery Deals

Caroline MurphyApril 9, 2014

From big box stores, to grocery stores to local markets, where are the best grocery deals for families? Maximizing grocery…

Hormel Gathering Dips Review  – An Easy Entertaining Idea
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Hormel Gathering Dips Review – An Easy Entertaining Idea

Caroline MurphyMarch 6, 2014November 17, 2016

Last weekend we headed over to a last minute get together at the home of our good friends with anther…

Don’t Toss the Bananas, It’s My Kitchen Shortcut!
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Don’t Toss the Bananas, It’s My Kitchen Shortcut!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 11, 2014

Moms need kitchen shortcuts to save them time and energy. We’ve found a kitchen shortcut – in a way –…

Best Super Bowl Dips & More
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Best Super Bowl Dips & More

Caroline MurphyJanuary 28, 2014February 1, 2015

Over the years I’ve shared loads of dishes that are great for Super Bowl Sunday! Here are my favorite 6…

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
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Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe

Caroline MurphyJanuary 27, 2014April 19, 2017

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe I recently made a Brussel Spouts with Bacon side dish that came out delicious and…

Santa Truffles Recipe
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Santa Truffles Recipe

Caroline MurphyDecember 10, 2013December 19, 2016

Santa truffles, why yes! We make dozens of Christmas cookies in this house. My husband has his favorites, as do…

How to Use Leftover Ham or Turkey
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How to Use Leftover Ham or Turkey

Caroline MurphyNovember 29, 2013November 17, 2016

You spent hours at the table devouring every last bite of turkey and ham. The meats were delicious and the…

Pepperoni Dip Recipe
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Pepperoni Dip Recipe

Caroline MurphyOctober 30, 2013December 22, 2016

An easy dip recipe for football season, get-togethers or any type of informal gathering is essential.  You’ll want to pull…

Halloween Ghost Cupcake Recipe for Kids
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Halloween Ghost Cupcake Recipe for Kids

Caroline MurphyOctober 20, 2013September 1, 2016

Ready for a SIMPLE Halloween cupcake? Yes, Halloween cupcake ideas are everywhere. They are all so cute and often fun to…

Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe

Caroline MurphyOctober 14, 2013January 2, 2020

Are you a whoppie pie lover? A whoppie pie is a deliciously, sinful treat. Typically two cake-like cookies are sandwiched…

Bonefish Grill’s #TripleBangDare: Secret Handshake Might Win Us Shrimp
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Bonefish Grill’s #TripleBangDare: Secret Handshake Might Win Us Shrimp

Caroline MurphyOctober 13, 2013November 5, 2013

It’s Football Sunday so we’ve got a Triple Bang Dare to take on today! Throughout football season Bonefish Grill is challenging…

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