Amy T.

Thankful Moments

I remember the first time I heard Oprah talking about gratitude. I thought it was interesting, and sort of profound, that something as simple as showing an appreciation for the people and things in your life could actually transform your life. I've

Posted Nov 16 2009, 04:29 PM by Amy T. with 1 comment(s)

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Family Favorite Recipes

Do you prepare a family favorite dish so often that you hardly need to look at the recipe when making it? Chicken with Florentine Sauce is this kind of recipe for me. Making it is like getting together with an old friend--it's an easy recipe to make

Posted Nov 03 2009, 04:34 PM by Amy T. with no comments

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Easy As (Apple) Pie!

Apples are one of my favorite fall comfort foods. Even though they're available all year long, the apples this time of year just seem to taste better. I think it's because they remind me of the season. Every year, I always look forward to my first

Posted Oct 19 2009, 05:04 PM by Amy T. with 5 comment(s)

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"Dynamite" Creamy White Chili

When I flipped my calendar to October, it dawned on me that I have been blogging for a year! I can't believe it! Looking back at this "delicious" journey - it has been an interesting one at that - I've realized that I have made quite

Posted Oct 13 2009, 10:51 AM by Amy T. with 8 comment(s)

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Let's Talk Chicken!

Ok, let's talk chicken! Chicken in my house ranks up there as a staple food just like ketchup, mustard and mayo. There is hardly a week that chicken isn't on my grocery list, especially as it's so affordable. When chicken is on sale I usually

Posted Sep 29 2009, 09:40 AM by Amy T. with no comments

Filed under: Cooking, penny savers, Simple & Delicious, fresh, produce, chicken, sandwiches, The Ultimate Chicken Cookbook

End-of-the-Season Tomatoes

"I thought you may be able to use some end-of-the-season tomatoes, so I brought them with me," said my mother-in-law. When she came into my house, she not only had "some" tomatoes, but a small pail full! I thought, "What could

Posted Sep 23 2009, 12:48 PM by Amy T. with 4 comment(s)

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Fantastic Fish Tacos

San Diego, with the beautiful ocean and sandy beaches, plus the most awesome weather ranging from a mild 77 to 80 degrees, makes it a hard place to beat when I was thinking about where to go on my next vacation. Kurt and I just go back from a week vacation

Posted Aug 24 2009, 12:24 PM by Amy T. with 1 comment(s)

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Fresh Fruit + On Sale = Desserts

This past week my cousin and her family came to visit from Bismarck, North Dakota. In honor of their visit my cousin Lisa decided to throw a family get together at her house. I offered to bring desserts. At first I thought I would buy them as I had to

Posted Aug 04 2009, 10:54 PM by Amy T. with no comments

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Picking Raspberries

It was a beautiful, balmy 80 degree July day with not a cloud in the sky. I stood in the middle of my father-in-law's raspberry bushes fully clothed dressed in a long-sleeve shirt, socks, tennis shoes and full-length jeans with a belt around my waist

Posted Jul 24 2009, 07:47 AM by Amy T. with 5 comment(s)

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Tasty! Provolone Burgers Recipe

In celebration of July being Beef Month in Wisconsin and of true summer fare, it's high time I share one of my favorite burgers. Provolone burgers are moist, juicy and very flavorful...everything a great burger should be! I stumbled upon this recipe

Posted Jul 06 2009, 09:08 AM by Amy T. with 1 comment(s)

Firecracker Salmon

Salmon is a huge "power food" right now in the food world with its many health benefits. According to the American Dietetic Association , salmon is a rich source for omega-3 fats, which can reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack, stroke and

Posted Jun 15 2009, 11:16 AM by Amy T. with 8 comment(s)

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Homemade Guacamole Recipe

When Kurt and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for our honeymoon we found a cute restaurant called Pipi's Restaurant and Bar. It was the perfect Mexican restaurant; the food was delicious and we were serenaded by a mariachi band that roamed through

Posted Jun 08 2009, 08:57 AM by Amy T. with 12 comment(s)

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Calgary Stampede Ribs Recipe

"C'mon over and I'll make ribs!" I put out this invitation to our neighbors, and it began my hunt for the best ribs recipe in town! My criteria: I wanted the meat to fall from the bones, and the sauce to be so good that my guests wouldn't

Posted Jun 02 2009, 10:21 PM by Amy T. with 2 comment(s)

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Signs of Summer!

Last week, I received my first graduation announcement signaling that school is almost out and summertime is almost here. Finally! The season of the freshest herbs and the most abundant, colorful produce is right around the corner; it's like a culinary

Posted May 11 2009, 09:51 AM by Amy T. with no comments

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Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

Pizza! Pizza! This ranks right up there as probably the best pizza I have ever made! Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza has been flagged in my recipe file for quite sometime. Finally, I just had to try it and see if the recipe tastes as good as it looks in

Posted Apr 27 2009, 05:54 PM by Amy T. with 12 comment(s)

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