Pumpkin Pancakes

We love making pumpkin pancakes!

We add pumpkin mix (1 can) and a sprinkling of the following:
-- cinnamon
-- ginger
-- allspice
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Shreading Chicken, Pork or Beef

It isn't fast, but it is so easy. I put my meat in my crock pot on low for 6-8 hours (chicken cooks a bit faster, between 4-6). After that... read more

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How to Properly Cut Asparagus Ends

I always thought you should cut off the ends of raw asparagus stalks before you cook them, but I recently learned there is a better way. Instead of cutting the... read more

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Preventing Pasta Water Boil Over

Are you sick of having your water boil over when you are cooking pasta? Spray around the inside edge of your pan with cooking oil (Pam) and you won't have... read more

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Meal Starts: Crock Pot Easy Chicken

Open a bag of frozen chicken breast. Put them in the crock, no liquid needed. Set on low for the day. By dinner time they are ready. You can make... read more

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Salmon: Fast, easy and not dried out!

I always buy the salmon fillets. Simply wash the fillet then place it on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, a bit of lemon juice and add... read more

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Easy Meal Planning

I love the "Make a Mix Cookbook." It has completely re-vamped and simplified my meal planning and cooking.

Once a month I make the "chicken mix," the "meat mix"... read more

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Fiber-licious

This is my favorite new snack. Kashi go-lean crunch cereal with a spoonful of walnuts, a spoonful of raw oats and a spoonful of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add milk, and... read more

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Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

I got this idea from my friend Jamie (ceoMom 333) and my girls love them more than regular fries. They think they taste sweet.

Peel and cut one or two... read more

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Granola Bars

I tried these the other day and they were pretty good. You can also mix up the flavoring ingredients for variety (ie. swap raisins for craisins). Great for boating and... read more

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