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apple blackberry bramble recipe ingredients shotMy favorite dishes to make at home are the ones my mom collected over years, pasting them into her binder. She made them over and over, and eating them never gets boring. This is the kind of home cooking families have been doing for generations, and it brings families together. My original recipes are developed by me, for other people who aspire to be the kind of cook whose food is fun to make and good to eat- the kind of food that brings people to the table.

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Four Minute Perfect Brownie Recipe

Over the Top Brownies- Microwave them in just four minutes!

February 25, 2013October 6, 2017 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

Have you ever thought that waiting almost an hour for the perfect brownies to come out of the oven is just too darn long? Well, either way, I’ve got your back. You can make these fudgy and delicious in just four minutes in the microwave, or fudgy and delicious with a crispy top in the oven. Either way, you will be deep in love after your very first bite.

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“Drive Thru” Breakfast at Home

July 28, 2012October 6, 2017 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

My kids love, love, love oatmeal for breakfast, and sometimes they wake up so “HUNGER-Y” that there is just no time to waste in getting it on the table. Fixing …

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Low sugar valentine party ideas

No Sugar Added Valentine’s Day Party

January 25, 2012October 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Does your kid react to sugar like a werewolf who’s just seen the full moon? Then Valentine’s Day is sure to make you cringe almost as much as Halloween and …

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“Souped Up” Pasta I

January 12, 2012October 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

One of my favorite time and money savers is to “soup up” jarred pasta sauce! Nothing could be quicker or easier. Usually your time from pantry to table is 15-30 …

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Baked Oatmeal

December 29, 2011November 10, 2017 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

At our house we have a tradition of Family Breakfast. This is because my kiddo has always gone to bed so early that any hope of us all sitting down …

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A whole roast chicken from your crock pot tonight, and soup tomorrow night or for your freezer.

“Still Going” Italian Chicken

December 22, 2011October 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

Here is a great idea that might save your bacon! This double-decker recipe will end up being two (or more!) meals for your family with half the work and half …

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