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Mac & Cheese

I need to try this mac & cheese, found here. I made a different one a while ago, but didn't bother posting it because it just didn't do it for me. This one looks pretty good. Update: This was better…

Chicken Roll-ups

We thought these were good, but maybe needed a little extra something. Green chiles maybe, for a little kick. Hubby took them to work the next day for lunch and said they were phenomenal. Something about the flavors blending and…

Mummy Dogs

I saw this idea on Picky Palate, and then again in the newspaper.1 roll/pkg Pillsbury Breadstick dough (12 count)12 hot dogs1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll all 12 breadsticks from package. Cut each into 3 equal strips. Take…

Halloween Kid Dinners

I found a couple of really cute dinner ideas for kids, but since we were out of town the entire week before Halloween, I didn't get around to trying them. This one came from this blog.Mummy Pizzasenglish muffinspizza saucestring cheesesliced…

Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

I found this recipe on Pimp My Dinner, and I had to try it because it sounded so good. My friend came over for a girly lunch and ended up making most of the soup. Thanks Katie! Ours turned out…

Calzones

These were really good. I decided to make them big because it's less work, so I divided my dough into fourths. Sixths probably would have been ideal.1 recipe pizza doughshredded cheesepepperonigreen bell pepperonionpizza sauceRoll out each piece of dough into…

Garlic Chicken

One of my new favorite blogs, Fav Family Recipes, has so many fantastic recipes! I can't wait to try more. This was really good, and even though I wasn't able to keep it down (pregnancy can be unkind), I'll make…

Ginger Chicken

This comes from Pimp My Dinner, and we really liked it! It's got a good kick to it without being overwhelming. Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marinating time)Cook time: 10-15 minutes2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup…

Marinade

I've seen 4 or 5 variations of this marinade, and everyone seems to love it. I opted for less oil (a couple of recipes called for an entire cup). We thought it was pretty tasty. I might ease up a…