.     These  little potatoes are some of the best twice baked potatoes that I have had or made.  The garlicky zucchini combined with the heat from the pepper jack cheese make these potatoes a real treat. Another great thing about these is that they can be made days ahead of time.  I baked
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.   This is a wonderfully refreshing drink.  The jalapeños add a light kick that is delightful.  Add a little vodka and you will have a great cocktail. What You Need: 1 Jalapeno 2 Cups Strawberries 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Can Frozen Lemonade What To Do: Slice the jalapeño and 1/2 cup of the strawberries.
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.     What You Need: 2 Cups Chopped Red Cabbage 2 Peeled and Chopped Carrots 1 Cup Chopped Broccoli 1/2 Cup Chopped Raddishes 1 Cup Cooked Chicken Your Favorite Salad Dressing Slat and Pepper What You Need: Make sure all the vegetables are chopped into bit sized pieces.  Place all the ingredients in a
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.     What You Need 3 Cups Angle Hair Pasta 1 Cubed Avocado 6 Slices Cooked Bacon 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil 1 Lemon 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese What You Need: Break the pasta into fourths and cook according to the package directions.  Squeeze the lemon over the warm pasta and sprinkle with half the
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.     Although it sounds strange, eggs and rice are yummy.  My family likes this meal so much that whenever we get rice bowls, we pick up extra just so we can make this later in the week. This is a fast and hearty meal that is quick to put together with little mess
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.     This is a great portable breakfast.  To help speed up the process I sometimes cook the eggs in the microwave and just throw the bread in the toaster.  It is not as yummy without the buttered bread, but it is still gooey and warm .  Most weekends I cook bacon and store
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.   The one major trick I have to make getting breakfast on the table is to prep the day or days before.  I always cook the entire package of sausage or bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge for weekday use.  This way I can make almost any type of breakfast
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.     I love quesadillas!  What a great way to start the day. Warm, cheesy, and delish!  What’s great about this how fast it can come together.  Sometimes I cook the egg in the microwave, this can even be done the night before, which makes putting this together even more quickly.  I always cook
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.     The great thing about twice baked potatoes is that they can be frozen! I have a LOT of tricks for making these ahead of time.  It takes some planning but, in the long run, saves a lot of time.  My tricks:  Bake the potatoes days before you need them and make bake
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.   I love this sandwich for how easy it is to throw together and how yummy it is.  I always have hard boiled eggs on hand so that really helps make this a quick lunch to throw together.  I recently read that letting hard boiled eggs sit for a few days after boiling makes
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.   This would be a great appetizer to serve with a spanish type meal.  All the parts can be made ahead of time and them it only takes minutes to put it together. What You Need: 1 Package Chorizo 1/2 lb. Ground Turkey 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion French Bread Olive Oil Garlic Clove Shredded
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.     I had the plan for dinner, Steak with potatoes and green beans.  I got the steaks seasoned, the potatoes started in the microwave, and then discovered I didn’t have any green beans.  I usually buy frozen green beans, but not today. I like frozen green beans because they still have that crunch
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.     This is the easies way to get great potatoes on the plate for dinner quickly.  Using the microwave to get the potatoes started makes this a quick side dish to throw together.  Make sure not to overcook the potatoes in the microwave.  They should just cooked almost underdone.  They will finish cooking
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.   This is such an easy snack to throw together.  I think it would be perfect as an appetizer of a side dish.  Dip them in ranch I am sure any child, big or small, would be delighted to have them. I decided to finely chop the zucchini because I hate cleaning the cheese
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.   This is a great and easy way to add flavor to any steak and it couldn’t be simpler.  Simple add crushed garlic, fresh herbs, to some olive oil.  Once the steaks are done cooking lay them in the oil, cover, and let them rest for 10 minutes. What You Need: Steak Salt and
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.   This meal has a few great make ahead tricks that I like to use.  First, I sometimes cook the pasta the day or days before hand.  This can be tricky, the pasta does tend to want to stick together. To help prevent this I slightly undercook the pasta and then rinse and dry
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.   These are so easy!  They are made up from goat cheese and cream cheese and then rolled in bacon, an herb   (I used basil) and black pepper. What You Need: 1 Cup Goat Cheese 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese 6 Slices Cooked Bacon 3 Tablespoons Fresh Herbs ( Thyme, Basil, Sage) 1 Tablespoon Pepper
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. I just love to entertain! And I love Snacks! These two appetizers are easy to prep ahead and to assemble.  On the left, prosciutto wrapped around mozzarella with a basil leaf and an oven dried tomato. On the right, I found a pesto chicken sausage at the store and added an oven dried tomato to it.
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.   What I love about wraps is how easy they are to put together  and take with you.  I made these wraps for a boat party we were having.  I was able to put them together the night before, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge until the next
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.   At first glance this recipe looks like it has a lot of steps, and it does. The nice thing is that each step can be done ahead of time.I cooked the sausage and peppers on morning when I was making breakfast.  I did, of course, add some of them to our scrambled eggs.For
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