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Quick Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
If you have some leftover bacon in the frig or freezer, this goes together almost as quickly as just toasting a bagel. If your bagel is frozen, pop it in the toaster or microwave for a minute or two first thing. If your bacon is frozen, pop it in the microwave for a minute or…
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Taco Soup from the Freezer
Just me for dinner tonight and it’s cold out! I was thinking about making Coconut Rice Noodles and Chicken Soup or this very good Thai Noodle Soup but then remembered I had a dinner size portion of taco soup left in the freezer. I find it easy to stick stuff INTO the freezer sometimes and…
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Meatloaf on the Table in 20 Minutes!
Of course, it’s not really a “loaf” when you form it into patties, but the flavor of this skillet meatloaf says meatloaf! There are so many good variations of meatloaf. This one has Parmesan cheese in it, a new variation for me, and it was a very good one. The recipe came from Desperation Dinners,…
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
I had some great homemade chicken broth, all jellied up and good, and poached chicken and I had a craving for some chicken tortilla soup. When I say chicken tortilla soup, it has to include lime juice and avocados (and chicken of course!). Much else is negotiable. I started here with a recipe for Chicken…
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Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter: A Teenager’s New Favorite Snack
I think a great snack involves just a bit of effort, a spreading of something, a building up of something, a blending… Sliced apples and peanut butter fit the bill ! A simple sliced apple and a spoonful of peanut butter make a great after-school snack and has become my 15 year old’s newest favorite.…