Nutella Decadence

I’m prone to get into “food ruts,” and it’s a wonderful thing. Take breakfast for instance. Since the late nineties I’ve started approximately ninety-five percent of my mornings with a bagel (preferably an “everything” bagel). In recent years, …

Black Beans and Rice

Here’s an easy take on a classic combination.

Ingredients

• 1 14oz can of chicken broth
• 1 cup of Jasmine rice
• 1 can of black beans
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 lime, sliced

Preparation

1. Cook the Jasmine

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Four Veggie Pizza

While we were flying back from San Diego last week, Beth found this recipe in a magazine. Since that time, we’ve already made this pizza twice, and we both agree it is the best homemade pizza we’ve had in a …

Burrito Pie

This is one of our favorite easy and quick dishes. Think burrito meets pie, and that just about sums up this dish. It’s great right out of the oven, and the leftovers taste great warmed in the microwave.

Ingredients

• 1

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Toll House Cookie Recipe and Vanilla Instant Pudding

I like to call these cookies Super Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies. This recipe combines the traditional toll house cookie recipe and vanilla instant pudding plus a little extra vanilla extract for one great chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4

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French Toast Recipe

This is a simple recipe for french toast. In addition, this recipe includes instructions on the proper technique for dipping your bread as this is a key step in making good french toast.

Ingredients (Serves 2 to 3)

• 6 pieces

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Hashbrown Casserole

This hashbrown casserole recipe is a nice addition to any cookbook.

Ingredients

• 1 2-pound bag Southern-style frozen hashbrown potatoes
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can cream of celery soup (98% fat-free)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

This Mexican chicken casserole features a great “south of the border” taste. As listed, it serves 8, takes 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake.

Ingredients

• 4 boned chicken breasts (whole breast), boiled
• 1 can mushroom soup
• 1

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Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

This is a very cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe for all of you cheese lovers out there!

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut

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