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Pimento Cheese Spread Makes 1-1/2 cups. This was a great dip... and so easy to throw together! Add it to a meat and cheese tray and your fr...

Spunky Spinach Dip Now I know what the "spunky" means... the salsa gives it quite a kick! Source: Gooseberry Patch cookbook 2 c. ...

Father of the Rain by Lily King This book got great reviews, but it didn't do much for me. I was interested half the time and wanting ...

Pierogi and Kielbasa Bake Serves 4-6. This definitely falls in the "comfort food" category. It's rich and satisfying and deli...

Tortilla Crusted Fish Fillets Serves 2. I used cod, but next time, I'll use a thinner white fish, such as tilapia. Slightly adapted from...

The Pact by Jodi Picoult I couldn't put this book down! And for a few reasons... 1) Right from the beginning, you're thrown in. T...

Colossal Cookie Makes 1 (12") cookie. Posting after 7pm on Valentines Day... Better late than never right? Here's a great big cooki...

Easy Slow Cooker French Dip Makes 6 sandwiches. Everyone should make this... except those vegetarians out there, but I'm doubtful I have...

The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano Your heart will ache for the characters, but you'll be compelled to read chapter after ...

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Serves 3. A simply roasted, yet flavorful, potato side dish. Source: Everyday Food magazine 1 lb. fingerling pot...

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Makes about 5 sandwiches. These didn't have a strong buffalo flavor, which isn't a bad thing,...

Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Probably the best Barbara Delinsky book I've read so far (the other two were: Coast Road and While...

Roasted Chicken with Herb Rub Serves 4. I think this was the first time I've cooked with whole chicken pieces. We aren't usually hu...

Brown Bean Chowder Serves 3. Very similar to chili, but with fewer beans and no chunky tomatoes. Like chili, top with sour cream and shredd...

Spinach Manicotti Serves 4-5. Don't you love it when healthy food tastes awesome??? The original recipe says to use 8 manicotti shells, ...

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie A classic mystery novel that's been around for years. It's undergone name changes and ...

Chicken and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole Serves 2. A meal we both loved! Adapted From: Everyday Food magazine 1 t. extra-virgin olive oil 1...

Fresh Pasta Sauce for One Serves 1. You've got tomatoes and a few veggies to use up. You don't have anything planned for dinner. I...

I know you've heard it before, but breakfast is such an important meal of the day! Few of us have time to cook up a full-fledged breakf...

Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Serves 2. I was surprised how well the cottage cheese worked in this recipe. And when you consider all the ingre...

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein What a great little read. The whole story is written from the mindset of a dog, and he, Enzo,...

Chicken Fajita Roll-Up Makes 2 wraps. Looking to use up your leftover chicken after fajita night? Make this scrumptious wrap -- it makes ...

Cheeseburger Soup: Revisited Serves 6-8. I made this a while back, but at the time, felt it was lacking something. Well, I've figured i...

Fajita Seasoning Mix Makes the equivalent of one store-bought packet. This is a great thing to have on hand. I eliminated a few ingredients ...

Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult I love Jodi Picoult's novels. I can't read them back-t0-back as I feel they are often similar, no...