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Tortilla Lasagna Pie Serves 3-4. It smells good; it tastes good; it made The Mr. and me happy. It's like a delicious, messy burrito to...

Peanut Butter-Banana Cupcakes Makes 24 cupcakes. Elvis would've loved these. 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant banana pudding 2 extra-...

Helpful Hints: Common Food Equivalents How much IS this anyway? Baking : 1 pound brown sugar = 2-1/2 cups 1 pound cube sugar = 96-160 cubes ...

Wingless Buffalo Chicken Pizza Serves 2. This recipe is originally from Rachael Ray, but I found it through the blog of Heidzillas, Clevelan...

Cheesy, Chivey, Mashed Potatoes Serves 2. Smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. The yellow hue is from the Yukon Golds. Using traditional Idaho...

Cheese & Green Onion Stuffed Pork Chops Serves 2 (or as many people as you want!). I haven't quite been myself lately. An intestinal...

Anniversary Chicken Serves 2. Yum! A delicious meal we both loved! Don't be fooled -- it's actually quite easy! 2 boneless, skinless...

Cajun Chicken Pasta Serves 2. A flavorful pasta dish! My only complaint is that the cream sauce needs a thickening agent. Fix this problem b...

Egg & Sausage Strata A great breakfast recipe that has contributed to many Christmas memories, get-a-ways with friends, and lazy morni...

Pelicano's Pizza 2218 Wooster Road Rocky River, Ohio 440.333.0558 Pelicano's Pizza is conveniently located to us, so we order from t...

Pulled Pork Sandwiches For A Crowd Makes about 25 sandwiches. Need to feed a lot of people? Want something easy that will go over well, stay...

Veggie & Cheese Egg Bake Serves 2. This was an easy, light meal that I would definitely make again. It'll fill you up, but not leave...

Heavenly Brownies Yum. Source: 101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix Bottom Layer : 1 chocolate cake mix 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 egg Vegetable oi...

Blueberry Muffins Makes 12, 18, or 36 muffins. A moist muffin with bursts of blueberries and a sugary top. Source: Ohio P.E.O. Cooks II coo...

Chicken Enchiladas Makes 10-12 enchiladas. These enchiladas are one of our favorite meals, and fairly easy to make. They are also a great cr...

Scalloped New Potatoes and Leeks Serves 12. A creamy, cheesey potato side. The original recipe calls for 1-1/2 t. dried thyme, but I felt t...

Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Serves 3-4. Turkey meatloaf can't compete with traditional, but it's a nice change of pace and a healthier al...

Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay I love fiction stories that teach you something. It's like receiving the educational benefits of a...

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner I read this book after loving Weiner's Little Earthquakes . While I quickly made my way through th...

Easy Beef Stroganoff Serves 4-6. The Mr. loved this! Well, besides the mushrooms, which he ever-so-efficiently worked around. Source: The Ca...

Nadine's Apple Tart Serves 8-12. My father-in-law is one of my biggest fans when it comes to cooking and baking. It's fun to cook fo...

Christmas Morning Champagne Cocktail Something fun and festive for Christmas morning. For a non-alcoholic alternative, make Shirley Temples,...

Reindeer Food Serves Santa's reindeer. Keeping the magic in Christmas... 1/2 c. oats 1/4 c. sugar 4 T. colored sugar or sprinkles Mix in...

Pizza Fondue Serves 4. This recipe comes from my mom, and holds a lot of warm memories. Growing up, my family would typically go away on a...

Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner Looking for a good book to make your way through over the holidays? Want something that's easy t...