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Tag: dinner

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…

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…

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…

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
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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…

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…

Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe
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Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe

Caroline MurphySeptember 17, 2013January 26, 2015

A good and easy homemade vegetable soup recipe is a must in your kitchen. Throughout the year the sniffles are…

Baked Potato Bar for Dinner
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Baked Potato Bar for Dinner

Caroline MurphyFebruary 12, 2013March 9, 2017

Baked Potato Bar I love easy dinners. Who doesn’t? Add to that that, I love options. I love being able…

Make Your Own Sandwich Platter Party Idea
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Make Your Own Sandwich Platter Party Idea

Caroline MurphyDecember 27, 2012June 16, 2023

Creating a sandwich platter for an at-home party is easy and versatile. I love to have friends over. I also…

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Planning Weekly Family Dinner Menu

Caroline MurphySeptember 6, 2012August 8, 2016

Plan a weekly family dinner menu. It’s a smart mama move! Menu planning is a great way to maximize time…

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Unexpected Dinner Surprise of Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes

Caroline MurphyApril 23, 2012April 23, 2012

It was one of those days last week. Tired. Not much in the fridge. An un-seasoned pork roast was in…

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Pasta with Cauliflower – A Meat-Free Dish to Add to Your Lenten Recipes

Caroline MurphyFebruary 21, 2012March 10, 2012

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent – the 40 days of reflection leading to Easter Sunday by Christians worldwide.…

Living

Goodbye 2011! New Year’s Eve – In or Out?

Caroline MurphyDecember 30, 2011

I cannot believe that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve!  This year has been filled with all sorts of roller coaster…

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Black Beans and Rice, a Yummy Cuban Dish gets Bacon-ized!

Caroline MurphyNovember 29, 2011November 17, 2016

Black beans and rice is one of the most served dishes in this house.  Whether its canned black beans or…

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Ragú® Talks: No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now!

Caroline MurphyOctober 25, 2011November 17, 2016

No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now! Meatloaf, roasted chicken, spaghetti & sauce…these are all common dinners in…

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Interview with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin – Shares ways to make dinner prep easier!

Caroline MurphyOctober 14, 2011

Interview with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin – Shares ways to make dinner prep easier! Chef G. Garvin’s experience as a…

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Balancing the Dinner Budget – Ragu Mom’s the Word on Dinner Asks

Caroline MurphySeptember 14, 2011November 17, 2016

Balancing the Dinner Budget – Ragu Mom’s the Word on Dinner Asks Moms An on-the-budget dinner isn’t always so easy. …

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Smart Food: Slow-Cooked Chicken Wine and Tomato

Caroline MurphyAugust 22, 2011October 1, 2011

Another great slow-cooker YUMMY recipe for back to school days!  I adapted this recipe from EatingWell.com.  It tastes great with…

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Smart Home: Dinnertime Dilemmas, You’re Not Alone with Ragú’s Mom’s the Word on Dinner

Caroline MurphyMay 25, 2011

Dinnertime…. Perfect and peaceful….right?  Ha!  I know your home resembles mine.  At least I hope it does.  We have mini…

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Smart Food: Weekly Menu, May 23 – 27, Postpartum Healthy Living!

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2011October 1, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] Well I’m a Smart Mama of 2 now!  This week we start our postpartum healthy eating routine! …

The Easiest, Yummiest London Broil Recipe
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The Easiest, Yummiest London Broil Recipe

Caroline MurphyMay 18, 2011April 2, 2017

Finding a London Broil recipe that I could easily make for my family was a must as I first enter…

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Smart Home: Adjusting to being a mom of 2 – a sports bra and steak at once!

Caroline MurphyMay 17, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] This Smart Mama household is now plus one more!  We’re now officially Smarty Pants Mama & Dada…

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Smart Food: Weekly Menu, April 11 – 15

Caroline MurphyApril 11, 2011October 1, 2011

It’s been some time!  Here’s our yummy menu for the week!  Please understand that I’m nearly 35 weeks pregnant so…

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Smart Food: Hormel EZ Cook Making Recipe Finding Easier!

Caroline MurphyMarch 16, 2011November 17, 2016

[ad#Google in Content] I love trying new recipes.  Most of you have learned that about me.  I especially like recipes…

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Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Jan. 31 – Feb. 4

Caroline MurphyJanuary 31, 2011October 1, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] Below is this week’s dinner menu at this Smart Mama home.  This week is a little crazy…

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Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Jan. 24 – 28

Caroline MurphyJanuary 24, 2011October 1, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] Below is the dinner menu at this Smart Mama home this week.  I typically do this each…

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