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February 14, 2018

I came up with these frittatas because I love egg breakfasts and adore tacos, but don't have much time to hang around to make both. These are so delicious, guilt-free, and gluten-free. I love to make a batch and keep them in the fridge. They're perfect for days you are on the run.

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February 10, 2018

This is the perfect dessert combination cake and cheesecake with Asian flavors. Just in time for Chinese New Year coming up next week.

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Anything Goes Chicken Dinner plate
Anything Goes Chicken DinnerI'll tell you the story how this chicken dinner came about 40 years ago, when we rented a motorhome. Before the trip, I froze all the meats we were going to bring along so they'd last a few days longer in the RV's refrigerator and freezer.

 
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finished dinner on plate
Pressure Cooker Apple and Beef Short RibsThere is nothing more comforting to me in the colder months than a hearty, sweet and savoury meat. These ribs will fall apart when you touch them with your fork. The vegetables and apple will meld with the sauces of the meat and turn into a luxurious sauce! I love being able to throw a bunch of things in the pressure cooker and come away with something super fancy. You will love these short ribs.

 
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Beef Stir Fry with Roasted Broccoli
Beef Stir Fry with Roasted BroccoliA simple meal to whip up and a much healthier alternative than the take out version.

 
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Granny's Finnish Pannukakku
Granny's Finnish PannukakkuThis a breakfast desert that was always available when visiting Granny.

 
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Spinach Artichoke Frittata
Spinach Artichoke FrittataThis delicious recipe can be served for breakfast or anytime. It's full of healthy nutrients to keep you satisfied for hours! I will bake two and cut up then freeze one to take out individually some mornings!

 
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes on baking sheet
Roasted Sweet PotatoesRoasted sweet potatoes are easy to make, a healthier alternative to fried potatoes and most importantly, quite tasty! These baked sweet potatoes make the perfect side for your burger, steak, sandwich, or just as a snack.

 
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Applesauce in jar
Thrifty ApplesauceWe have an apple tree that gives a lot of fruit. We don't use pesticides. Our organic beauties can start going brown more quickly once bruised. They may look ugly, but they still taste magnificent. With a little cutting and microwaving, you can have delicious applesauce in minutes.

 
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Easy Baked Chicken
Easy Baked ChickenThis is a delicious and effortless way of baking chicken. Sprinkle with your favorite blends of spices and bake at 450°F. This recipe works well for parties, since you can bake a lot in your oven. There is little prep time and it's healthy.

 
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Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs
Instant Pot Porcupine MeatballsThe pieces of rice resemble porcupine quills. This dish is fast to make, and because you are using an electric pressure cooker, doesn't have to be watched.

 
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baked Peach Raspberry Pie
Peach Raspberry PieCostco now sells pie crusts in bulk. These crusts come in handy especially when you want to make a quick pie as dessert for after dinner. You just combine some ingredients for the filling and you have yourself an effortless pie!

 
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Vietnamese Pandan Honeycomb cake cut on plate
Vietnamese Pandan Honeycomb CakeThis is a delicious sweet, chewy pandan flavored tapioca cake with coconut milk. To have a successful cake, you have to follow the instructions closely. I love making this cake from scratch at home because I do not add any food coloring. The hue is naturally from the pandan leaves.

 
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Tofu & Carrots on bed of quinoa
Tofu & Carrots in Black Bean SauceThis recipe is easy to whip up lunch or dinner with just a few ingredients. A balance of protein and vegetables with a flavorful black bean garlic sauce, that we like to mix with quinoa.

 
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meat and veggies cooked in bowl
Hot PotWhen going out to eat hot pot, it could easily be $15-30 per person, but you can easily prepare hot pot at home for less. What I love about hot pot is that it is very customizable to your liking. You can add anything in the broth from meats, vegetables, seafood or noodles.

 
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A glass of potato and beet juice.
Potato and Beet JuiceThis is a specialized health juice that helps the liver, kidneys, and general metabolic health. Care must be taken to use new potatoes that have no eyes, or as few eyes as possible.

 
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Pickled Bean Sprouts in jar
Pickled Bean SproutsThis is a dish that accompanies braised pork belly or braised catfish, especially during Chinese/Vietnamese New Year. But you can eat this on any occasion too. Goes great with braised meats/poultry.

 
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Lentil Stew with Fried Mint Sauce in bowl
Lentil Stew with Fried Mint Sauce"Adasi" is a Persian lentil stew that is very hearty and comforting. It contains lentils and cinnamon, both which are proven to stabilize blood sugar. I like to make a huge batch of this because it keeps well and is traditionally eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

 
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One Bowl Cinnamon Banana Muffins
One Bowl Cinnamon Banana MuffinsA great way to use up bananas that are getting too spotty. This muffin is moist and delicious. They freeze well.

 
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Marshmallow Popcorn Hearts on plate
Marshmallow Popcorn HeartsThis is a take on marshmallow popcorn balls. They're made with pink mini marshmallows and shaped into hearts. They are crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. This is a fun recipe for all ages!

 
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Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella SaladThis is an easy salad to prepare and one of my personal favorites! It is very refreshing, simple, with beautiful presentation.

 
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bowl of Spicy Ginger Lime Soup
Spicy Ginger Lime SoupMy house is currently full of sniffles and coughs and this soup is coming to the rescue! It's so easy to do, I make this one while I'm sick, too. The chili is a natural decongestant, the ginger relieves pain, and the lime relieves respiratory issues... and that's just the start! Give this spicy little comfort a try!

 
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Truffle Salt Fries in bowl
Truffle Salt FriesTruffle salt fries are my favorite especially topped with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Once in a while, I used to splurge on truffle salt fries as an appetizer when I dine out and it was expensive (anywhere from $6 to $10).

 
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Corn Tomato Salsa on taco
Corn Tomato SalsaThis is a quick and healthy salsa to pair perfectly with your fish tacos. To make this a fast and easy lunch or dinner, I opt to use frozen fish sticks instead and follow the packaging for your preference to reheat. Then, top off with this salsa, fresh avocado slices and sour cream. You can also add more toppings if you wish too like cabbage, cheese, hot sauce, etc.

 
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Homemade Vegetable Bouillon in cup
Homemade Vegetable BouillonFresh vegetables sometimes get soft or soggy before we use them, right? Spinach always does and bell peppers often do. Even celery gets limp after a while, particularly for those of us who buy it by the bunch. What to do so as not to waste hard-earned money? Freeze those veggies.

 
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baked muffins in tin
Chocolate Chip Banana MuffinsAn easy way to use up 3 bananas and get a nice dessert, are these quick and easy chocolate chip banana muffins!

 
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baked ice cream bread in cups
Ice Cream BreadThis is super simple and within an hour they are done. Just two ingredients that you would never think of to make bread but it works!

 
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Roasted Delicata Squash on salad with cheese in bowl
Roasted Delicata Squash SaladI am motivated to trying to eat healthier so I try to come up with different ways to eat salad. I usually base my salads from the vegetables that are on sale for the week at my local grocery store.

 
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Italian Sausage and Pea Pasta Salad
Italian Sausage and Pea Pasta SaladI love making this dish because it is extremely simple. You can add other vegetables too like corn, carrots, etc. This recipe features just orecchiette, peas and sausage. You can make this into two different ways; tossed in olive oil or tossed with sun dried tomato pesto.

 
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Blueberry Muffins on wire rack
Quick and Easy Blueberry MuffinsOne bowl and one measuring cup to dirty! I got my frozen blueberries and baking powder at Dollar Tree. I did substitute Truvia blend for the sugar, used whole wheat flour and whey from yogurt making for the milk.

 
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Red Pepper Valentine Boats
Red Pepper Valentine BoatsThis recipe is common in some countries, but where I live it is an unusual food. This is my first time trying a stuffed bell pepper recipe. I call it valentine boat as the red peppers look like hearts and at the same time a boat.

 
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Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
Cranberry Pumpkin MuffinsStill taking advantage of great sales on cranberries and canned pumpkin. This is another delicious recipe that can be frozen. It makes 24 muffins. I made some changes, which I will include in parentheses.

 
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Flourless PB Chocolate Chunk Protein Muffins piled on board
Flourless PB Chocolate Protein MuffinsSometimes the best type of gluten free food is one that doesn't even contain gluten free flour. Sure, it's nice to not have to pay for pricey gluten free flour, but sometimes I like to remove flours all together. When I make these muffins, people have no idea there's not a drop of flour in them.

 
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Lentil and Bean Quinoa Salad in bowl
Lentil and Bean Quinoa SaladA very healthy side dish that can be left in the fridge and eaten throughout the week. We usually get 10 bowls.

 
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Healthy Oatmeal Pudding in bowl
Healthy Oatmeal PuddingI created this recipe when looking to add healthy fiber to my diet. Using oats instead of rice. I really prefer the final product plus it's a great way to use your left-over oatmeal and to get kids to eat healthier!

 
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Ricotta Frittata on plate
Ricotta FrittataThis egg based recipe is great for breakfast, dinner or even as appetizers! Simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

 
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Sour Cream Chip Muffins on rack
Sour Cream Chip MuffinsA great recipe from Taste of Home. I read the comments and substituted whole wheat pastry flour, yogurt for the sour cream, and oil for the butter.

 
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Turkey Meatballs with Pasta in bowl
Turkey Meatballs with PastaThis is an inexpensive, delicious and healthier alternative (turkey) to feed a group of people. We used 2 packs of Jennie-O Ground Turkey and made 25 meatballs of a generous size, but you can totally make smaller meatballs (half the size) to make at least minimum 50 meatballs!

 
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Cinnamon Donut Chips - chips on a plate
Cinnamon Donut ChipsOh, how I love when the day's fresh donuts get boxed up and put back out on the store floor for 25 cents a piece. You can make these scrumptious donut chips by drying them out, slicing them thin, and popping them in the oven.

 
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Skillet Pizza
Skillet PizzaNo need to go out for pizza when you can make this at home. The varieties are endless.

 
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Pretzel Cookies on plate
Butterscotch Chocolate Pretzel CookiesI get frustrated when I'm at the bottom of the pretzel bag and all that's left are little broken pieces. Here I've used the bits inside a sweet cookie, topped with sea salt. The cookie itself is soft and chewy, and the pretzels give it a lovely crunchy texture. The salt offsets the sweet from the butterscotch and chocolate chips, making this a wonderful all-in-one treat!

 
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Personalized Valentine's Pretzel Hearts
Personalized Valentine's Pretzel HeartsOne of my nieces calls pretzels "love hearts" because of their shape, so this one is for her. An easy, yummy way to turn large pretzels into Valentine's with some candy melts and sprinkles. I used the red and white sprinkles from Christmas after removing all the green ones. Thrifty all the way!

 
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baked Berry Muffins
Quick Berry MuffinsThis is a quick, healthier alternative muffins, that is kid approved! Perfect portion size to have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, too.

 
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Fried Eggplant Slices on plate
Fried Eggplant SlicesI never really tried eggplants, so a great way to introduce eggplants to the family is by frying them! You can never go wrong with fried. This was an inexpensive snack/side dish. You can cut the slices into smaller pieces if you have more people to feed but it was just easier to fry in slices.

 
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Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout Soup
Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout SoupThis is one of my favourite soups for the winter months. When I have a cold, it really clears up my sinuses. The bean sprouts are full of vitamins and fiber, and make a fantastic replacement for noodles.

 
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Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins
Cranberry Sweet Potato MuffinsI took advantage of great holiday sales on both cranberries and sweet potatoes to make these excellent muffins. I made some substitutions, and will write the recipe both as written and my version. This is a recipe that freezes well and is so good and easy to make. My thrift store mini-chopper made chopping the cranberries so easy and fast.

 
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A pitcher of fruity sangria.
Fruit SangriaI made this for a summer party just after harvesting my cherry tree. Many people loved it but some thought it was too sour. You may want to consider increasing the sugar if you like it sweet. It is a strong and fruity flavor so be sure to adjust the ratios to best suit your tastes.

 
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Mapo Tofu with quinoa
Mapo TofuThis is an easy meal to whip up for lunch or dinner. We commonly eat quinoa tossed with some garbanzo beans and this mapo tofu. This recipe is full of proteins and affordable.

 
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Cranberry Brie Walnut Cups on plate
Cranberry Brie Walnut CupsThis recipe is my effort in getting rid of the last of all the cranberry sauce that piled up in my house from all the holiday and new year dinners. These caramelized cups are so easy to make and taste absolutely elegant. When the brie and walnuts heat up together, they make a soft center with a delicious crispy topping you will go crazy for. Give this a try!

 
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baked muffins
Easy Cranberry Orange MuffinsYou can make this easy recipe in muffin form or as a dessert loaf. I made these to serve during a holiday party and the loaf for my guest to take home.

 
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A pot of soup ingredients before being pressure cooked.
Chicken Vegetable Soup (Instant Pot)The pressure cooker makes this chicken soup quick and easy. The simple but nourishing ingredients, like lemon and garlic, should help to soothe the worst winter cold.

 
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Rolled crescent rolls with jam and brie in the middle.
Raspberry Brie PastriesA local restaurant has homemade croissants that they serve with brie and jam and they inspired me to make this version with refrigerated crescent rolls. I brought these to a weekend brunch. Everyone loved them.

 
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Baked Bagel
Quick Homemade BagelsThis is a bagel recipe that is made with just five ingredients. If you check your bag of bagels at home, there are lots of ingredients and some that you cannot even pronounce.

 
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Black Bean Veggie Burger in bun with tomato and lettuce
Black Bean Veggie BurgersA while back my family decided to eat a less meat and more beans for health reasons. I realized that the veggie burgers in the freezer section were too expensive for something I could probably learn to make at home, so I did a little research and came across this awesome recipe online! I toned down the spice so that the veggies and garlic could come through as well. Feel free to tweak the spices or add hot sauce to taste.

 
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A bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup with basil as a garnish.
Roasted Tomato SoupThis recipe uses roasted tomato and zucchini to impart a deeper flavor to this basic marinara sauce. The vegetables could also be grilled instead of roasted in the oven.

 
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A fresh Vietnamese salad in a bowl.
Vietnamese SaladThis recipe reminds me of all the wonderful herbs and when I visited Da Nang. It's so fresh and light and bursting with flavors. It's perfect on hot summer days but I enjoy it year round.

 
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Homemade Hamburger Buns/Rolls
Homemade Buns and RollsThis recipe makes hamburger buns that are as soft as the ones you can find in the store, but more flavorful. I like to make a large batch, and freeze what I don't use in a day. I doubled the original recipe for this post.

 
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Chocolate Chip Cookies on plate
Mom's Best Chocolate Chip CookiesThese cookies are so good it's hard to find words to describe them! They're not too gooey, not to crisp, not too sweet... just right. My mother tweaked the recipe from a Martha Stewart magazine, adding a tablespoon of vanilla and playing with the measurements until it was both practical and perfect! I like to save making them for a cold winter day, and to eat a couple while they're still warm from the oven. But they taste great any time!

 
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Indian Summer Cornbread on plate
Indian Summer CornbreadThis is the best corn bread recipe I've made. It comes from an old cookbook published by the Northern Cherokee Nation. I grew up eating it with a drizzle of honey, but it's equally good served warm with butter!

 
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Multigrain Muffins cooling on rack
Multigrain MuffinsI adapted this recipe from the original, which was published in Tate's Bake Shop Cookbook. They're a good for you kind of hearty with a soft texture; full of molasses, raisins and oats. This recipe makes a dozen jumbo muffins, or about two dozen standard size muffins.

 
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Honey Lime Salmon with vegetables
Honey Lime Salmon DinnerI made two styles* of baked salmon for dinner this evening with side vegetables and rice for less than $6! What's great about these baked salmon version is that it is completely mess free, easy and healthy.

 
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Sardina Empanadas in bowl ready to eat
Sardina EmpanadasEmpanada is a type of pie filled with meat and vegetables. Usually empanadas are deep fried but my version of it is a simple, and a little cheaper. It's baked and instead of using pie crust I was able to make bread dough without yeast!

 
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completed salad in bowl
Slaw Beet SaladThis is a healthy and refreshing side salad dish that will complement any dish especially meat. I made this for our holiday Christmas party and it paired very well with prime rib.

 
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Baked Three Cheese Bacon Dip surrounded by chips
Baked Three Cheese Bacon DipThis is a delicious warm dip that uses three kinds of cheese that are very different from one another: cottage, cheddar, and parmesan. The bacon gives it a nice smokiness. This recipe multiplies well and would be great for something like a Super Bowl party. Serve with chips, crackers, or bread.

 
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Blooming Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart Bread ready to eat
Blooming Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart BreadI had quite a bit of ham leftover from our big family dinner and wanted to use it in something new, fun and delicious. This is a huge flower-shaped ham and cheese pull apart bread that's great for parties. A bit of jalapeno is thrown into the mix to give a little kick.

 
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates on plate Appetizer
Goat Cheese Stuffed Date AppetizerThis appetizer was a hit during our holiday party. It was easy to make and a perfect appetizer to eat while socializing. Pops in your mouth and leaves your hands clean while tasting good too!

 
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse in a bowl
Avocado Chocolate Mousse (Vegan)One of the best ways to see if your vegan dessert is successful is to give it to someone who is not vegan, don't tell them it's vegan, and see how they like it. This vegan chocolate mousse got rave reviews from everyone I've given it to. When they realize the star ingredient is avocado, they can't believe it.

 
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baked Chocolate Ricotta Muffins
Chocolate Ricotta MuffinsEvery Christmas I make a lasagne. Every Christmas I have leftover ricotta and look for recipes to use it up. These muffins' are low carb and low sugar. They should be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container. They can be frozen. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. They can be warmed up a few seconds in the microwave.

 
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Japanese Style Watermelon Rind Pickles in bowl
Japanese Style Watermelon Rind PicklesThis is one of my family's longtime "waste not want not" recipes. Don't throw out your watermelon rinds! With a bit of salt, you'll have a beautifully refreshing and crunchy pickle. It goes really well with a warm bowl of rice or noodles.

 
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Honey Baked Ham on dinner plate
Honey Baked HamMy family loves the official golden wrapped Honey Baked Ham that is very famous. Well, I just don't have a golden wrapped Honey Baked budget! This year, I scored a huge ham for under $5 and honey'd it up myself. Here is how to turn a store bought cooked ham into a Honey Baked Ham.

 
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Bone-in Prime Rib Roast on plate
Bone-in Prime Rib RoastPrime rib only needs the simplest seasonings and be cooked to perfection. This is one of my favorite meats because it is so versatile. You can serve your prime rib roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, casserole, bread, or anything you like.

 
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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins baked in muffing tin
Healthy Oatmeal MuffinsHealthy, delicious muffins that have so many variations to them. I will write the recipe as written. Some people replaced all or part of the flour with whole wheat flour. Some added 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Others added nuts, raisins, craisins, berries, apples or bananas. You can have a different muffin every time!

 
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layered small jar of advieh
Persian Spice Mix (Advieh)Many of the recipes I share with my friends or here with you on ThriftyFun use a popular Persian spice mix called Advieh. It's very easy to make and so much cheaper than buying it premixed at the shops. Here, I've put it in a small jar in contrasting layers for a gift. When ready to use, thoroughly mix the spices together. You can modify the amounts of each spice to your liking. I typically like a bit more cinnamon and turmeric in mine!

 
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Almond Baked French Toast ready to eat
Boozy Almond Baked French ToastThis is an easy way to make French toast in the oven using your leftover dinner rolls and eggnog. Prep it the night before, then stick it in the oven in the morning. I had non-alcoholic eggnog on hand so I added a bit of brandy. You could just use alcoholic eggnog. The alcohol burns off when it cooks, but the rich flavour stays. Yum!

 
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cut pan of Black Bean Brownies
Black Bean BrowniesYou can have a healthier alternative brownie. This recipe is kid approved and perfect for both adults and children. A great recipe to make for parties, and school events. A nice dessert treat can be these fresh baked brownies served with vanilla ice cream.

 
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