Monthly Archives: April 2011

Peach Puree – Spreads & Sauces – Recipes

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Karen
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Peach Puree Perfect over pancakes, waffles or on a toasted bagel.  You can make in advance and store in the refrigerator. This puree is also great for drinks such as a peach bellini, frozen peach champagne or peach margaritas! Peach … Continue reading →

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Guest Room Makeover – DIY Projects

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Karen
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After… guest room with sage green wall color, crisp white and black bedding and accent pieces. After… I added a cozy chair with side table located next to a window which provides great natural lighting for reading.   After… I … Continue reading →

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Pizza – Appetizers – Lunch – Recipes

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Karen
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Pizza at home served as an appetizer or lunch on the patio is easy and delicious! You can make the sauce in advance and keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for a week or two. For the pizza … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Muffins – Breakfast – Brunch – Recipes

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karen
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Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2/3 cup low-fat milk 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 4 … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Yogurt Muffins – Breakfast – Brunch – Recipes

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Karen
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Blueberry Yogurt Muffins Recipe 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 6 ounces Greek blueberry yogurt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon honey … Continue reading →

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Cheese Manicotti – Dinner – Recipes

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Karen
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  Most Sundays, I’m always making my home made sauce…  for pasta dishes or chicken parmasen.  Tonight we had cheese manicotti with home made crepes (pasta) with Italian sausages and salad.  Add a nice bottle of wine and what can … Continue reading →

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Blueberry-Strawberry Lemonade Sangria – Drinks – Recipes

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Karen
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Blueberry-Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe 1 cup frozen blueberries ½ cup fresh strawberries 1 (12 oz.) can of frozen pink lemonade concentrate 1 (750-ml) Chardonnay 3 cups lemon-lime soda Place all ingredients in a large pitcher, mix and serve in chilled … Continue reading →

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Fruit Smoothie – Drinks – Breakfast – Recipes

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Karen
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The weekend’s over and now it’s Monday morning with a busy week ahead.  We don’t always have time to make a healthy breakfast so a quick fruit smoothie is a great healthy choice to start your day. You can also … Continue reading →

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Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta – Dinner – Recipes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Karen
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Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons blended oil 1 large shallot, chopped finely 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 large garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup dry white … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chunk Brownies – Desserts – Recipes

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Karen
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Chocolate Chunk Brownies Recipe Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking … Continue reading →

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