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Recipe: Lemon Vanilla Layer Cake

February 21, 2017

A light, simple cake to usher in spring on the last of these cloudy, winter days. Enjoy!

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Recipe: Baba Ganoush

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

January 13, 2017

Baba Ganoush is a delicious eggplant dish that originated in Lebanon. It's super easy to make and tastes phenomenal. I love it extra because it's full of fiber!

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Apple, Brie and Prosciutto in bowl

Apple, Brie and Prosciutto AppetizerThis is a delicious appetizer that you can serve to your guests. Very easy to make.

Chili Cheddar Nachos on a plate

Chili Cheddar NachosThis recipe is quick and easy. It is great to serve as a snack at a get together or you can even as a main meal. You can add the toppings of your choice.

Healthy Green Juice

Healthy Green JuiceI use a magic bullet to make this green juice! Effortless, green and very healthy to drink!

stuffing baked in dish

Homemade Apple Cranberry StuffingThis recipe I have been using for years when I cook a roast pork tenderloin for a Sunday dinner for my family. That is their favorite meal! :) This is mouthwatering.

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Homemade Chunky Applesauce in pan

Homemade Chunky ApplesauceI just love chunky applesauce. I always make my own. It is so easy, and it tastes so much better. I use only MacIntosh apples. You can actually use no sugar, because they are so sweet. Here is my easy recipe.

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bowl of pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella

Orecchiette with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and PestoIf you need a quick & light dinner - this is for you!

bowlful of colorful filling

Fresh Veggie FillingLook at the vibrant colors of the filling. Perfect to eat in wraps, sandwiches, tacos, pita bread, bagels or just by itself! Very healthy and guaranteed to be delicious!

cup of citrus smoothie

Citrus SmoothieIt is more affordable to make your own smoothies from home!

Pan Fried Tilapia with green onion and ginger chunks on plate

Pan Fried TilapiaIf you need a quick dinner, tilapia requires no prep at all. It is lightly seasoned & you have dinner in less than 5 minutes literally!

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pudding on top of bananas and wafers in containers

Banana Pudding Wafer SurpriseI used to teach an after school cooking class for kids. I thought I would share a simple recipe for a child to make. This recipe can be adapted very easily. Gluten free? Use gluten free wafers and pudding. Milk allergy?

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Bengal Fish Curry in pan

Bengal Fish CurryThis is a simple yet tasty dish which goes well with steamed rice or fried rice. "Bengal Fish Curry" is an Indian dish from the state of West Bengal, which is eastern part of India.

Omelet covered with salsa on plate

Four Egg OmeletThis is a great omelet to share with somebody. You can use whatever veggies, meat or cheeses you prefer, and adjust it to suit your taste. It is a great way to start any day.

Frittata LoafThis is a staple in my house at any time of day: easily prepared, quickly re-heated (by the slice), excellent on toast and equally famous for freeze-ability (if I end up with more than one loaf pan): high in protein, low in fat, wonderfully versatile (depending on the vegetables on hand) and a great opportunity to experiment with herbs and spices.

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Chicken wrap on plate

Healthy Rotisserie Chicken WrapsThese are healthy wraps featuring Costco's Rotisserie Chicken as the protein ingredient, and the filling is your option. These wraps are perfect to bring to school, work or to eat at home with the family! Easy to eat and for everyone to enjoy.

Stuffed Red Peppers on plate

Stuffed Red PeppersYou can use whatever color peppers you prefer. I use red because I like the sweetness of them. This is a great meal by itself or served with a side salad. You can adjust the ground beef and rice amounts to your liking. It can also be made using ground pork, turkey, chicken, sausage or a combination of meats.

Beef Stew in bowl

Beef StewCooking beef in a healthy way with more veggies. This is one of favorite recipes from my papa. It's yummy, and you can have a happy tummy. Try it!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs in pot

Easy Sweet and Sour MeatballsYou can make your own meatballs or use frozen. Make little meatballs for appetizers, or larger ones for dinner. I make these in the crockpot for 4-5 hours. You can also simmer on the stovetop for 2 hours.

plate with cut tamagoyaki and asparagus

Japanese TamagoyakiTamagoyaki is a traditional egg dish from Japan. It's basically a slightly sweet rolled up omelette. You can eat it with rice or on its own. The lovely part about it is the layers it creates in the rolling process. You will love this soft and scrumptious comforting treat!

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MTuna Salad

Affordable Tuna SaladThis is an effortless and affordable tuna salad you can eat by itself, or as a sandwich.

Banana Raisin Cupcakes on plate

Banana Raisin CupcakesI have a lot banana recipes this Valentine's season. We have just harvested plenty of bananas in different varieties. Now I am making a very simple cupcake using green bananas. I found green bananas to be best used in these cakes because of its strong and inviting aroma.

cheese muffin on plate

Super Tasty Cheese MuffinsGreat for a snack or as a substitute for pasta, potatoes or rice at dinner. Easy to make, too! These muffins freeze well, as long as they are packed carefully so they don't get crushed.

Seafood Pasta on a Budget

Seafood Pasta on a BudgetIf you are like me you love seafood. I can't afford the one meal I adore which is crab legs. They cost $12.99 a pound and I won't buy them.

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Cannellini Bean Sauté on dinner plate

Cannellini Bean SautéSo easy, fast, delicious, and very inexpensive, too. A nice change of pace when you are tired of potatoes, rice and pasta. It's ready in a matter of minutes.

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bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle SoupMy first attempt at cooking chicken noodle soup in a crock pot. For next time, I would tweak some of the ingredients to add more or less. I will make a note of which ones. Overall healthy and easy to make without making a mess!

Bowl of Kashmiri Harissa

Kashmiri HarissaHarrisa is special non vegetarian dish that is prepared by heating meat with uncooked rice continuously for hours until the meet grinds in the form of paste.

Choco Macaroni Dessert on plate

Choco Macaroni DessertSweet valentine dessert for everyone! Make this recipe for your special someone. Easy to prepare at home, it makes your tummy full and satisfies a taste for chocolates!

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caramel on spoon

Homemade CaramelCaramel is so good that it can be paired with anything. Put it in your ice cream, cookies, bread or even your coffee or chocolate drink. This recipe will make either a chewy or hard candy caramel.

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Cut Hot Dog Roll

Hot Dog RollsThis is a super fun and yummy variation on the traditional hot dog. All you need is a pack of pre-made pizza dough and a pack of hot dogs. Serve with ketchup, mustard and relish to dunk in.

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cooked muffins on tray

Banana Pineapple Spice MuffinsI always found banana muffins to be rather bland. I like them to be spiced up and moist, so I put crushed pineapple in them. They come out amazing, and everyone loves my banana muffins. They have become my signature muffin!

chicken Paprikas on plate with macaroni and mixed vegetables

Slow Cooker Chicken PaprikashLet your slow cooker do the cooking for you! I didn't have boneless chicken thighs, so I used bone-in thighs with the skin pulled off.

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cooked soup mix taters on baking pan

Soup Mix TatersA simple fun recipe that only requiring 3 ingredients, a bag and an oven.

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heart shaped, red cookies on plate

Valentine Banoffee CookiesI have just learned a new recipe. And since happy hearts day is coming, I added a fancy idea for my banoffee cookies. It's a perfect treat for kids this Valentine's Day.

cut samosa on plate

Simple SamosasSamosas are savoury, aromatic, delicious pastries from India. This how to make them in a flash using pre-made dough. These are a huge hit in my house!

posted cupcakes with sprinkles

Sweet Potato Chocolate FrostingJust two ingredients make a delicious frosting that will get one more vegetable into your family, while tasting absolutely decadent! No butter and no added sugar. Just in time for Valentines day too!

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salmon and spices in pan

Yummy SalmonHere you will find a great 30 minute meal using canned salmon. Great for one of those cans you may have forgotten about. Use one can for two people. This makes a nutritious meal.

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chicken on plate with onions on top

Smothered Chicken and GravyThis was a delicious meal, and very economical. You probably already have the ingredients. I doubled the recipe so I could have extra for during the week.

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bowl of healthy bean soup

Healthy Bean SoupWe were snowed in today, so I made this soup to warm us up after shoveling. The original recipe required soaking the dried beans, and adding ingredients partway through the cooking. The slow cooker allowed me to put all the ingredients in, and go about my day. The soup is delicious, and the house smells divine! Leftovers freeze well for future busy days.

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Fruity Valentine Gelatin

Fruity Valentine GelatinIt's a fruity dessert for Valentine's Day! Not just for boyfriends and girlfriends but because I am a mom, for the whole family. I especially made this recipe for my two kids.

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chicken breast, potatoes and broccoli on plate

Orange Zest Chicken BreastsFew ingredients, little prep time, quick cooking time and so tasty. This is a great dinner for a busy day.

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A waffle sandwich made with peanut butter and bananas.

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich WaffleUsing your favorite bread and nut spread, your waffle iron can toast a yummy sandwich. I have also made grilled cheese sandwich waffles and cut them into squares and served as an appetizer with a pickle on top.

baked Tortang Talong in bowl

Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelette)An eggplant omelette is called "tortang talong" in my local language. It is basically cooked eggplant and egg served at breakfast time. Here's my twisted version of the tortang talong.

Choco Peanut-Butter Bars on plate

Choco Peanut-Butter BarsI don't know what this recipe is actually called, but I think this would be perfect for you to share the sweetness of your love this Valentine's Day.

cooked cornbread on paper towel

Southern Fried CornbreadI have been making this cornbread for many years and my family loves it. It is very simple to make.

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Cut piece of the fruity pudding

Fruity PuddingI never knew how to make pudding until my sister-in-law gave me several packs of pudding mix from Germany. I had wondered how to cook it, but never really knew how, since the package directions are written in German. I didn't have the time to google search recipes, so I tried my best to make use of the pudding mix in my own way.

bowl of soup

Macaroni Egg SoupFor the rainy season, making your favorite soup is heaven! Make your tummy happy with this thrifty meal.

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bowl of spread and bread with spread

Homemade Cheese SpreadWhen you're out of cheese spread and you really wanted that creamy, milky goodness in your sandwich, here's a two ingredient recipe for you to make a homemade cheese spread or dip. It's so easy that even your kids can make it.

Mango Torshi in jar

Mango Torshi (Mango Pickles)Torshi is a Persian pickle very similar to chutney. Torshis go very well with any food, especially meats, stews and rice dishes. This mango torshi is sweet and savory. It goes well with everything. I even put it in my sandwiches.

Chicken, potato and broccoli on plate

Quick Mushroom Chicken BakeThis was an outstanding dinner. I used a cast iron skillet, so I didn't have to transfer the food from a pan to a baking dish. I will write the recipe as written and note where I substituted.

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Orange muffin on plate

Designer Orange MuffinsI love recipes that are flexible, and this one has so many options. The muffins freeze well, and you have a quick breakfast that is healthy and inexpensive.

decorated chocolate spoons attached to cup

Delicious Hot Cocoa with Chocolate SpoonsThis recipe is great during these cold winter months for a special gift, Valentine or even nice party favors! Homemade, delicious hot cocoa recipe and wonderfully fancy dipped spoons makes it a really special treat.

Dinner on plate.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Sesame ChickenA super, easy crockpot recipe that makes moist and delicious chicken that tastes great!

cut potatoes and milk in the pot

Stovetop Simmered PotatoesHere I used Idaho potatoes without their skins, for a quick creamy potato dish. I am going to top mine with ranch dressing as well.

Fruit Salad with Maple Lime Dressing - pouring dressing on fruit

Fruit Salad with Maple Lime DressingI love making this fruit salad. Its so colourful and has so many different flavours. The maple lime dressing gives it a vibrant zest but also helps keep the fruit fresh longer. The dried cranberries give it an elegant bite that reminds you of the winter season. Use a variety of your favorite fruits, as they will all go well with the maple lime.

a muffin on plate

Healthy Blueberry MuffinsI've been making muffins so I can have a quick, nutritious breakfast on a workday morning. I made some substitutions in the recipe to use ingredients I had in the house. This is a keeper!

Cut piece of pineapple dessert

Light and Fluffy Pineapple DessertWhen you taste this fluffy dessert, you will be amazed at the delightful flavor. It looks so rich, but is light and easy for after a dinner. It contains jello, whipped cream cheese, Cool Whip and pineapple. You will love how it looks and tastes.

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Chicken Spinach Pasta Toss on plate

Chicken Spinach Pasta TossI found this recipe online and then doctored it up with lots of garlic, basil and seasonings. That's the way I like it! It is so yummy and a very easy recipe!

Corned beef with potato on plate

Corned Beef with PotatoIt's a healthy morning breakfast for your family, easy to prepare, and thrifty to your pocket.

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Decorated cake

Two Ingredient Cake IcingWe were taught to make a simple icing way back in high school. I forgot how to actually make it and I forgot some of the ingredients but I tried to make one with only two ingredients that I can remember. It still tastes very good and the best thing is that it doesn't cost much. And the consistency is still achieved. Here's how I made it.

Bottom Round Roast with Onion Gravy on plate

Bottom Round Roast with Onion GravyThe addition of vinegar would have ordinarily turned me off, but this recipe had many rave reviews that I printed it out a few months ago. The meat and the onions were on sale, so I made it tonight. It was a big hit and I will be making it again. It was easy and cooked itself while I did work around the house.

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Pork & Veggies in Sweet Sauce

Pork & Veggies in Sweet SauceI was supposed to show how to make Thai fried rice, but then it was too late when I realized I didn't have all the ingredients for it. I had already cooked my pork so I continued with a different recipe.

Cheese treat on plate.

Cheese Lover's TreatI use to make a wicked baked macaroni and cheese, with two kinds of cheese for the macaroni and a third for the topping. On one occasion I baked that and an apple cake based on a carrot cake recipe, that Mama took to a church social. When I picked her up, I asked how the macaroni and cake tasted. She said, "I don't know. It was all gone before I got to taste either".

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Fan fried bananas on plate.

Fan Fried BananaMake a fan shape banana and fry it. You can do it with your kids. It is so easy and delicious!

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mais con yelo in glass

Mais Con YeloHere's another easy, healthy and refreshing desert your kids could enjoy. You can also let them join the process of making this kid friendly icy, milky treat.

vegetables added to broth

Savory Beef StewPerfect for cooking on the stove, in a crock pot or in a dutch oven over a fire. We love to serve it with hot buttery biscuits or corn bread.

Chicken salad sandwich on plate

Chicken Salad SandwichesThe lunchbox dilemma; peanut butter sandwiches, leftovers, or beans every day can get boring. While deli meat seems like the perfect treat, it's quite expensive. Unfortunately, cheap brands can also be costly, that is, in terms of health and environmental impact.

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mayonnaise in bowl

Classic MayonnaiseYou can make your own mayonnaise with simple ingredients from the pantry! I recommend using a hand mixer when you first learn to make this recipe. Once you get a feel for how to create the right consistency, follow the same steps using a blender to save time. Good, homemade mayonnaise lasts at least a week in the refrigerator. Substitute it in any recipe that calls for its store-bought counterpart for enhanced flavor!

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baked muffin on a plate

Pumpkin Spice Ricotta MuffinsThese delicious muffins were a great way for me to use up both the ricotta that I had leftover from making lasagne and my frozen pumpkin purée. They have protein and are low sugar. They freeze well provided that they are tightly wrapped.

Plate with cooked potato, egg, dressing and lettuce

Fireplace Potato SaladFireplace fun time is here. Cold weather doesn't always mean you have to crank the heater. Save some energy by heating the house and making dinner at the same time. If you don't have a fireplace, these steps double for great summertime campfire fun! You will need aluminum foil and newspaper for this preparation.

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Gluten Free Chex Party Mix closeup

Gluten Free Chex Party MixI looked on line for the Original Chex Party Mix recipe. I changed the recipe and cut out the bagel chips and the Wheat Chex because, for me, it has to be gluten free. I used Corn Chex, Rice Chex, pecans, and gluten free pretzels all added together making 12 cups of dry ingredients to go with the other ingredients.

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Drizzle vinegar/oil dressing over squash

Roasted Fall VegetablesThis wonderful sauce makes fall vegetables taste like a gourmet treat. It's easy to make as well.

A plate of crunchy spaghetti with cheese.

Crunchy Spaghetti with CheeseMy kid was craving for something crunchy and cheesy. He used to have real fried potato snack with cheese but at the time, it was really out of our budget. I only had an uncooked pasta in the kitchen, and didn't have the ingredients to make his favorite spaghetti snack.

Homemade Pizza piece

Homemade PizzaThis is a family favorite in our house. Not only is it very tasty but it is tailor made for each member of the house, and it is great family bonding time putting it together.

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Gluten-Free Meatballs meatballs on plate with rice and broccoli

Gluten-Free MeatballsI don't have a gluten allergy, but these meatballs sounded so good, I decided to try them. They were delicious! If you have someone on a gluten-free diet, this one is for you.

Colorful Puto Cheese in bowl

Puto CheesePuto looks more like a muffin. It is a Filipino snack that is traditionally made of rice. It is fluffy, soft and sweet.

Gluten Free Potato Cakes Browned potato cakes on plate.

Gluten Free Potato CakesWhen you have leftover creamed potatoes, there are many ways to prepare them for another meal and this is one of them. Hot potato cakes fried in bacon drippings. Delicious!

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Thrifty Leftover Pork Meal on baking sheet

Thrifty Leftover Pork MealWe had a lot of leftovers from the New Year's Eve celebration. I had small cuts of uncooked pork meat, half of a ball of cheese (queso de bola) and a burger. I also have a banana heart my father broiled for dinner. So I put them all together to create a heavy meal for my partner. Hubby and I always enjoy my leftover innovations, so here's the recipe.

Ham and Green Split Pea Soup in bowl.

Ham and Green Split Pea SoupAh, this is my favorite soup. After Christmas dinner, I take that ham bone with still a lot of meat on it, pop it into a large freezer bag, and into the freezer it goes! I always make my Ham & Green Split Pea Soup for New Year's eve & day meals. It is such a good hearty soup with some dinner rolls or hot bread.

Creamy Fruta ready to serve

Creamy FrutaA yummy dessert made with milk, graham crackers with fruit, jello and cheese on top.

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