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Love jalapeno poppers? Try this on for a New Years Eve snack!
Not sure I’ve ever made anything with wonton wrappers, but my maiden voyage occurred to try these snacks for a recent KC CHIEFS! game. You’ll find them in the produce section and about a zillion come in the package. Mix 5 simple ingredients, and ta da! Delicious! And, you can adjust the heat according to Continue reading
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Need a delicious snack for guests (or yourself)?
Food Network magazine recently featured a BBQ spiced nuts recipe so we thought we might give it a whirl for the holidays. WOW That’s all I got! I finally put a dish of them away or nobody else is going to experience these delish morsels. And, the best part is that they are super easy. Note that Continue reading
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A couple of easy peasy salads for your turkey day table…..
Not sure why I’ve not posted these recipes — they are two of my most requested. My fantastic mother-in-law introduced me to the Oriental Crunch Salad, and my brother won’t let me come for Thanksgiving lunch if I don’t bring the Pineapple-Cranberry Salad. I love CRUNCH, and these salads live up to the challenge. It’s Continue reading
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One of the best side dishes ever…..
Try this easy, quick and amazing side dish for your holiday meal! Continue reading
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Hey all you smokers out there….
meat smokers, that is! If you’re lookin to change it up a bit for the holidays, I’ve got the deal for you. We aren’t huge turkey eaters – usually dry…you know the story. However, while I was out of town last week, Mike, the hubster, did a little research and found a smoked turkey recipe Continue reading
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A new jewelry option…..
Nope, no food in this post. Just sharing a very cool option in personalized jewelry. Click here to find out about a new collection, KEEP. Super cute, personalized, inspirational jewelry that is customized to YOU! Brandi Buzzard-Frobose has launched this and she (and I – she’s my daughter :)) hope that you’ll pop over and Continue reading
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Introducing…Mr & Mrs Kyle Wood!
Mike and I spent the weekend in St. Louis with many of our wonderful friends, celebrating the marriage of two amazing people! Meet Kyle and Erin, a.k.a Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Wood: We have been lucky to gather a wide array of friends during our time at the Lake of the Ozarks, and Kyle’s dad, Continue reading
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An easy, delish crockpot meal….
I love shrimp, and one of our very faves is Crockpot Shrimp Creole: It cooks in 3 hours, and the ingredients are probably items you have on hand already! The simple instructions are below, and we’ll be having this for dinner tonight, after a CHIEFS win!!! ~Connie Kaye Continue reading
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Who doesn’t like Shrimp (and ceviche)??
I’ve just realized that I’ve not posted some of my best go-to recipes. So, I’m going to work on that. However, preparing for an upcoming get together, I am making Shrimp Ceviche this weekend, and wanted to share this amazing recipe. My wonderful, very long time friend Brenda gave me this recipe, so shout out Continue reading
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Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you). I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”. Laura is with us today to share a super easy, economical and delicious way to use that leftover spaghetti Continue reading






