Rosemary and Garlic Butter Rolls

These are my new favorite dinner rolls.  Seriously, they're good. I found this recipe here.  She has great step-by-step pictures if its your first time making rolls. Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (one packet) 1 stick butter (soft) 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup milk 2 tbsp sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp salt 3 cups flour 1...

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Savory Roasted Almonds

Here is my second nut recipe!  I found this one on Sprouted Kitchen blog. Ingredients: 3 Cups/16 oz. Raw Almonds 2 Small Egg Whites (OR 1 Extra Large Egg White) 1/3 Cup Fresh Thyme Leaves 2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (I used one tsp) 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder 3 Tbsp. Lemon Zest 2 tsp. Black Pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp....

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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pecans

When contemplating what to contribute to the Thanksgiving feast at the in-laws, I thought about bringing a dessert, (hence the Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Whip Cream and Oreo Cookie Crust), but typically, that's what most people bring.  I wanted to do something different, so I decided to prepare something for an appetizer.  Just...

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Spicy Hummus

I love love love this hummus.  Its great as an appetizer, a snack, or an addition to lettuce wraps.  It is so easy to make, and not very expensive.  The can of Tahini will be the most, but it will last you.  I have been able to make at least 6 batches, and I still have a little left.  I got this recipe from...

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Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps and Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Ok, I'll be honest.  I tried making sweet potato fries four times before I got it right. Every time they came out limp...and who likes limp fries?  So, I began searching for any tips I could find...and I found the solution! Cornstarch.  But be careful to only use a little bit.  On my third attempt at these suckers, I...

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Tutorial: Photo Canvas

I love the look of canvas prints.  The only downfall is the price.  So I began looking for an alternative way to get the same look for a lot less.  I came across The Sassy Pepper blog, and loved what she came up with! Materials: Pre-stretched canvas Paper cutter or scissorsDecorative paper PhotoTwo Paint Brushes Mod...

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Sorry to brag...

...but I have the most incredible husband. Ever.  When I stop and think about him, his character, and how he treats others, I become in awe of the man I married. If you know Matthew, you know he has a servant's heart.  He loves people and goes out of his way to bless them.  He does this at work when caring for patients, he...

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