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Pretzel Dogs & Pig in a Blanket Recipes

March 22, 2012 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

When I first started making the No-Knead-Refrigerator-Dough-easy bread recipe, I thought it was pretty spectacular. It’s the recipe that I’ve gotten the most positive feedback about so far, so I think you guys are liking it too.  The more I experiment with it, the more I realize that I really underestimated how life changing this…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Kid Favorite Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, THM Appetizers & Snack Recipes, THM E Main Dish Recipes, THM E Recipes, THM E Snacks & Appetizers, THM Main Dish Recipes Tagged With: bread, coconut free, dairy free, easy recipes, egg free, family favorite recipes, fast recipes, nut free, THM S Helper Recipes

The Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever

January 13, 2012 By Gwen Brown 18 Comments

This IS the best meatloaf recipe ever…according to my son. “The kids in my class were CRAZY…they didn’t LIKE meatloaf!  I couldn’t believe it.  I guess it’s just because they had cafeteria meatloaf.” I’m generally not a fan of tooting-my-own-horn, but the other suggestion for a title was ‘meat muffins’…and that just didn’t sound appetizing….

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Fajita Recipe

November 16, 2011 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

Mmmm…can you hear the lime fajita recipe sizzling? I crave good, savory food this time of year, and this is such a simple, quick dinner with loads of flavor.   It’s a nice change from sugar cookies and cheeseballs.   And it’s *fast*…as in ‘set the table before you start heating the pan’ fast. And delicious.  It’s…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes, THM Main Dish Recipes, THM S Main Dish Recipes Tagged With: beef, coconut free, dairy free, easy recipes, egg free, family favorite recipes, fast recipes

Garlic Chicken Recipe

February 23, 2011 By Gwen Brown 16 Comments

garlic chicken is totally easy, fast, and so savory delicious. This is one of our family favorite recipes.

Of all the garlic chicken recipes out there, this is my favorite. But you should know three things. First, I confess that I have never, ever have used anywhere close to 40 cloves in this dish, and it always turns out fantastic. Second, this is awesome…if you have never tasted roasted garlic, then you’re majorly missing…

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Soda Pop Recipe

November 5, 2010 By Gwen Brown Leave a Comment

Here’s a yummy soda pop recipe for times when you want a treat!  I prefer to avoid high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors, but we still like special drinks.  This is what I made for the kids when they were participating in Mama’s work camp a few days ago… It couldn’t be easier!  You’ll…

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Granola Bar Recipe

October 19, 2010 By Gwen Brown 9 Comments

This is the granola bar recipe of my dreams. I’d been on the hunt for a way to make my own granola bars for a couple of years now.  I kept finding recipes that required lots of ingredients, and too many steps.  Like “Make a double batch of granola, and then use it to make…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast Recipes, Kid Favorite Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, coconut free, dairy free, easy recipes, egg free, family favorite recipes, mom treats, Refined Sugar Free, snacks

Ice Cream Cake Recipe

May 12, 2010 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

easy ice cream cake recipe

My oldest boy requested this ice cream cake recipe for his birthday dinner.  It is the same ice cream cake that I made for him last year. But that’s not surprising, since this is the same kid that wanted to be a firefighter every year for dress up day at school for four years in a…

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