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  • Nani’s New Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Nani’s New Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Everyone in Minnesota loves Chicken Wild Rice Soup. It is a staple on many Minnesota restaurant menus and every family has their favorite recipe. I have a recipe on this blog called “World’s Best Chicken Wild Rice Soup” and it is! Unfortunately it is loaded with fat and calories. I have found a new recipe…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Coconut Oil

    Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Coconut Oil

    Recently coconut oil has fallen back into favor after years of being the “bad” oil. I have been substituting it in some of my favorite recipes with great results. Try my Best Almond Biscotti and Best Ever Scones, using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and butter. After making both of these with coconut oil…

  • Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs

    Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs

    I recently found this recipe on the Penzey Spice Website. I like to smoke ribs, but was looking for an easy oven method. These ribs literally fall off the bone when they are done. Since most of the cooking is done in the oven, they do not have much of a smokey flavor like smoked…

  • Best Whole Wheat Pancakes

    Here is a great recipe for some really good and easy whole wheat pancakes. They are light and delicious. Whip up a batch for your next Sunday morning breakfast. They whole family will love them. Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon honey 3 Tablespoons oil 1…

  • Garlic Balsamic Reduction Sauce

    I have been attempting to perfect balsamic reduction sauce. I finally made one yesterday that I am quite pleased with. My first attempt at making a balsamic reduction sauce resulted in a caramelized lump of goo. My second attempt was better, but not quite right. I decided that I needed a double boiler. So I…

  • Best Almond Biscotti

    Best Almond Biscotti

    Nothing is better with a cup of coffee than biscotti. I have always been a bit afraid of making it. Not sure why, just thought it would be hard to make. I found a recipe on All Recipes and decided to try it. Not only is it delicious, but so easy to make. I revised…

  • Super Bowl Salsa

    My daughter loves salsa and thinks that she has mastered the perfect salsa. She got the recipe from her Mexican friend, Monica and has been fine tuning it to her taste. Make it to go with those chips on Super Bowl Sunday. I know you will love it. Ingredients 20 or so tomatillos (the smaller…

  • Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Citrus Glaze

    Here is a great dessert recipe for your Thanksgiving Day meal. It is easy and sure to please those in the family that don’t like the traditional pumpkin pie. Ingredients 2/3 C Oil 1 C Canned Pumpkin 2/3 C Water 1 T Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Box Moist Spice Cake Mix 1 Box Moist Yellow…

  • Nani’s Turkey and Black Bean Chili

    I had some ground turkey that I wanted to use, so I searched my pantry to see what I might have to go with it. I found some black beans and tomatoes. It was a cool, fall day so I decided to make some chili. The chili was a huge success and another family favorite…