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Egg Sandwiches

egg sandwich lead

KISS: Keep it simple stupid. Some days need to be simple. Sometimes I don’t even tell you about the easy go-to meals my family enjoys just because they seem too obvious. But, this is truly one of my favorites. And usually, I have all of the necessary items right in my refrigerator. In fact, …click to continue Egg Sandwiches

Sweet Potatoes with Greens

Garam Masala Sweet Potatoes Lead

Sometimes Linda Maturey, not necessity, is the mother of invention. Recently she was in my kitchen sampling a sweet potato dish which contained Garam Masala. The savory and fragrant tones of the spice mix were causing her to envision the recipe as something grander than just sweet potatoes. And though very simple, …click to continue Sweet Potatoes with Greens

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Avert your eyes if you must…I’m busting out the Velveeta for a second or two. I’ve made a lot of macaroni and cheese in my day. I love macaroni and cheese. Obviously, my kids are fans. I have been known to break down and buy the box now and again, too, …click to continue Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Chocolate Pudding Pie (a.k.a. My First Pie)

Yes, it is throw-down time again. Here we will separate the wheat from the chaff and find out if you are really a “foodie”. If you consider yourself to be a high brow food connoisseur of any sort, some of my throw-down recipes will horrify you and you will run away. The rest of …click to continue Chocolate Pudding Pie (a.k.a. My First Pie)

Katie Cake a.k.a. Dump Cake

Katie's Cake

Throwdown!

What is a throwdown, you ask? It is a recipe that goes together in a snap, often using major shortcuts, and still allows you to serve a fresh baked (cooked) meal to your people. I have tried to avoid this for the most part because I think “from scratch” cooking is easier than …click to continue Katie Cake a.k.a. Dump Cake