Category Archives: comfort food

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere and Bacon Spread

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Nikki

Ingredients Cooking spray 3 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded and divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled Preparation 1. Preheat oven to … Continue reading →

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T.G.I.F.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Nikki

I hope everyone had a good week. Mine was going pretty smoothly until Wednesday. Both Bailey and I started to feel the cold coming on. It was inevitable, it happens every September. Little germ monsters unite, and they usually win! … Continue reading →

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T.G.I.F.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Nikki

Happy Friday! I feel just like this puppy right now. I still don’t feel like I’m caught up on sleep, if that’s even possible to do. It doesn’t help that I have little strength. My mind wants to go, and my body tells it … Continue reading →

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Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Nikki

Ingredients 4-5 whole Russet Potatoes, Scrubbed Clean 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened 1-1/2 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Whole Milk 2 Tablespoons Flour 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced 1 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Freshly Grated Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 400 … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Italian Chicken

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Nikki

I’ve made this twice now and the boys devour it! It’s not a light meal by any means. Once in a while you just want a stick-to-your-ribs kinda meal.  4 chicken breasts 1 packet Zesty Italian dressing seasoning, 1 8 … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken Dip

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Nikki

BBQ Chicken Dip 12 oz cooked chicken, chopped 1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup bbq sauce 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 green onion, chopped Preheat oven to 350. … Continue reading →

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Family Dinners

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Joy

Teens who had fewer than 3 family dinners a week were almost 4 times more likely to try tobacco and twice as likely to use alcohol. Do you require attendance at the family dinner table? If so, how often? And, … Continue reading →

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What’s yours?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Joy

Like music and smells, certain meals or dishes are forever emblazoned on our taste buds, and elicit special memories whenever we take a bite. Whether it be grandma’s apple pie or a truly unforgettable lobster bisque from that trip to … Continue reading →

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Cheeseburger Soup

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Nikki

2 Carrots 1 Onion 2 Stalks Celery 8 Cups Potatoes diced 3 Cans Chicken Broth 1/4 c Flour 1/2 c Butter 1/2 lb Hamburger meat 1/2 c Milk 1/4 c Sour Cream 1/2 lb Velveeta Cheese Salt and Pepper to … Continue reading →

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