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Category: Recipes

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…

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…

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…

Warm Chocolate Melting Cake by Carnival Cruise Line
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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…

Homemade Mayo for Whole30 or Paleo Eating Plans
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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…

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe
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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
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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
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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…

Making PB & J Oat Bites
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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…

Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe
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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…

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Mint & Feta
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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
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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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
Cooking Recipes

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
Cooking Recipes

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…

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