Author: nancyc
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Taco Pasta Salad
If you’re a pasta-lover, taco-lover, or lover of both, here’s a great recipe for you to try! This Taco Pasta Salad is an easy and tasty dish you can make for lunch or dinner. It’s the kind of dish that just about everyone loves, and it makes a great family meal, side dish, or item…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure—especially when it’s a healthier way to have chocolate! This may not sound very healthy, but don’t let the words “chocolate” or “shake” fool you. There’s lots of good-for-you ingredients in this—banana, peanut butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and low-fat milk (you can substitute non-dairy products in this, too). This shake has a…
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Berry Tarts
These super-easy Berry Tarts make a wonderful dessert for summer! There’s no baking involved because you use store-bought dessert shells for these tarts. There’s a thin layer of raspberry or blueberry jam on the inside bottom of the dessert shell to add a little extra sweetness to the tart. And the creamy filling is a…
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Black Bean Hummus Bagel
If you’re a fan of bagels, here’s a quick and easy sandwich you can make that’s perfect for lunch! I made this particular bagel sandwich with Bagel Thins® Bagels but you can use a regular bagel too—either store-bought, from a bakery, or homemade! You can also use your favorite hummus in this bagel sandwich—I used…
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Honey-Molasses Baked Beans
There’s nothing like baked beans at a summer cookout! As much as I love baked beans, this was actually the first time I’ve ever made them—since opening a can of beans and reheating them doesn’t count! 🙂 About 5 years ago, maybe even longer, I found a recipe for baked beans at MarthaStewart.com, and finally tried…
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Funfetti Rice Krispies® Treats
Here’s a fun take on a favorite treat: Funfetti Rice Krispies® Treats! They’re yummy, just like the original treats, but with lots of color added in, thanks to the colorful sprinkles! They’re quick and easy to make too! And the sprinkles make them so festive—they’re great to have at any celebration, picnic, or potluck, or…
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Caramel Creams® Cinnamon Rolls
I received some candy products from Goetze’s Candy company; all opinions expressed are mine. I’ve been a fan of CaramelCreams® for a long time—maybe you have been too! If you’re not familiar with Caramel Creams®, they’re made by the Goetze’s Candy Company, which was founded in Baltimore in1895. So Goetze’s Candy has been making candy…
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Cucumber-Mint Water
In the hot days of summer, drinking lots of water is always a good idea! I made this particular pitcher of water with some fresh mint I’m growing in a large pot and some home-grown cucumbers a friend gave to me from their garden. You can always buy your fresh mint and cucumbers at your local…
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Blueberry Chip Muffins
Blueberry muffins are a great summertime treat—especially these Blueberry Chip Muffins! They’re filled with lots of fresh blueberries and also have vanilla chips mixed in the batter to give them a little extra creamy sweetness! So, not only could you have these for breakfast or brunch, but they could even work as a dessert! Or…
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Mango-Strawberry Slush
Now that the weather is getting more hot and humid, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage—like this Strawberry-Mango Slush. It’s made with two of my favorite fruits! There’s also some crushed ice, a little lime juice, and some honey added in, which give this slush a great flavor!
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Mango Radish Cucumber Salad
I first saw this recipe in an old issue of Martha Stewart Living and discovered that it’s also at MarthaStewart.com. The vivid colors drew me to this salad recipe and I knew I had to try it out! It’s not a combination I would have thought up myself for a salad, but I really liked it…the soft, sweet…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
If you like lemon-flavored treats, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins have a great lemony flavor! I had never made this kind of muffin before, but I do like them alot, so I thought it was about time I made some! These muffins are made with lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract to make them…
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