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Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

December 20, 2010

This cake is Adam’s absolute favorite. My mom got this recipe from a friend and has been making it for years since. It is so moist and has such a simple flavor, but it is so delicious. Just give Adam this bundt cake & he is happy. It is so easy to make, too. All [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

December 9, 2010

I was looking for something else to take to that Christmas gathering and remembered this cookie dough dip I had seen a long time ago, but couldn’t remember where I had seen it, so I googled and found a great one on Brown Eyed Baker, whose blog I absolutely love, so I knew it would [...]

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Green Beans with Maple Pecan Vinaigrette

November 10, 2010

These green beans that I found on Real Simple are amazing! They taste better and better with every bite. They have a wonderful acidic, yet slightly sweet flavor and they went great with the turkey. This would be a great addition to any meal and it is really easy and quick to make. You can [...]

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Turkey Roulade with Apple Cider Gravy

November 8, 2010

Here is the first installment in my Have a Healthier Thanksgiving menu. The turkey is always the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving. I actually tend to prefer dark meat because it is moist & juicy, but know that isn’t the healthiest choice. I wanted to make sure I found a turkey alternative that would still dazzle [...]

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Honey Lime Chicken Wings

September 7, 2010

If you are new to Macaroni & Cheesecake you may not know that this is my absolute favorite time of year. You may expect the next thing I say to be that it’s because of the cool, crisp air, the fall leaves & colors, and the pumpkin & apple flavors. Well all of that is [...]

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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

September 25, 2009

These have got to be one of my very favorite party desserts. They are so cute and so delicious and really wow your friends and family. Making them is a bit of a process, just because you have to allow time for baking, cooling, refrigeration and setting of the chocolate. However, it’s not a difficult [...]

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Macaroni & Cheese Bites

September 22, 2009

We had an appetizer and dessert party last week at our house and I went in search of a great new appetizer to make. I then saw these Mac & Cheese bites at Woman with a Whisk and fell in love with the idea. I LOVE macaroni and cheese. I’ve always been a huge fan [...]

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Chic & Elegant Wedding

April 4, 2009

Last Saturday we went to my good friend Morgan’s wedding. It was a blast! Morgan looked like a supermodel! I am so happy for her! Keep reading-this is about food too-I promise! The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was just breathtaking! It was set-up like a chic lounge & club. Totally something straight out [...]

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Banana Slush Punch

March 17, 2009

This punch is phenomonal!! I recommend that you make this for any party or shower. It was such a huge hit. I personally drank like five cups and everyone else kept coming back for refills. It is refreshing, sweet and fruity. My mom actually made this punch last weekend for my grandmother’s 75th birthday party. [...]

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Elegant & Updated Cucumber Sandwiches

March 4, 2009

For the bridal shower that I helped host this past weekend, we all each made an appetizer as well. We had several dips and tarts already (you can see the wonderful spread in the pictures below) and I was just wracking my brain trying to figure out what to make. Well, weekend before last I [...]

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