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Dippable Fried Zucchini Coins

July 6, 2011

By now, some of you are becoming inundated with zucchini from your gardens. Sometimes, it is nice to have a quick and easy go to snack or side dish for supper that your family will just gobble up. Even the kids enjoy these, plus how can they resist the dipping? Ingredients: 2 eggs~beaten 1/4 cup…

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Happy Birthday

June 21, 2011

Today our original flock is 1 year old. We decided to bake an apple peanut butter cake with yogurt frosting topped with fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint. The kids were very eager to help this morning. The ingredients were incredibly simple. I must say, it was not that easy finding a cake recipe…

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Desserts Recipes

Fresh Fruit Tart with Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

June 12, 2011

Fruit tarts are wonderful and delicious summer time treats. They are a light dessert and can be served after a summer meal or with brunch. Plus they make a stunning presentation and are a easy to create. Here is a recipe I have been using for years. Special Supplies: 9″ Tart pan Silicone basting brush Crust Ingredients: 1 premade…

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Main Dishes Recipes

Tangy Summer Chicken Kabobs

June 4, 2011

This is a fantastic marinade for chicken kabobs on the grill, if you do not have time to make the kabobs feel free to substitute this recipe with four boneless chicken breasts. Either way, they are delicious! Even your picky children will enjoy this one too. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 11/2 tablespoon teaspoons soy sauce…

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Thai Chicken on the Grill

May 21, 2011

Memorial Day is fast approaching and on Cape Cod, this is when summer officially begins. Tourism season starts and the beaches finally warm up enough for a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Often on beach days, we pack a cooler with lunch and snacks and stay all day at the beach. Coming home is sometimes a…

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Asian Dumpling Soup

May 11, 2011

I am not quite sure where Spring went yesterday. It was rainy, cold and a blustery 47 degree F. My 4 year old daughter was home with a fever and I was busy putting back the pieces after a pipe in the wall started leaking water into our bathroom. The day was filled with phone…

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Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

April 16, 2011

If you are like me, you clip out recipes that you would someday like to try but haven’t gotten around to it. This spinach and artichoke is from Alton Brown, of Food Network fame, and got fabulous reviews. I think I am going to try and make this one this weekend. It seems so easy and delicious.…

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Cupcakes

April 8, 2011

I made these cupcakes for the kids to bring into school to share with their friends. They were extremely easy to make, plus what is not to love about Spring chicks! These would make a wonderful Easter dessert where children will be present. They would also make a terrific centerpiece displayed upon stacked cake plates. …

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Rustic Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

March 28, 2011

This was a huge hit for dinner! It was quick, easy and delicious. I made two quiche for dinner. One had only bacon and cheese for the kids. The other was a rustic bacon and mushroom quiche that my husband and I shared! Serve this quiche with a side salad and fresh strawberries. I hope you and…

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Sticky Toffee Banana Cake

March 22, 2011

Over the weekend, we had dinner at our friends’ house. My friend is an awesome baker and she wowed us with this one! In all, with chilling time, the recipe takes about 2 hours. It was incredibly delicious and my tastebuds are craving more! I can not wait for the bananas on my counter to…

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Dippable Fried Zucchini Coins

Happy Birthday

Fresh Fruit Tart with Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

Tangy Summer Chicken Kabobs

Thai Chicken on the Grill

Asian Dumpling Soup

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Cupcakes

Rustic Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

Sticky Toffee Banana Cake

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