Going To Town When we are Up North in Watersmeet, we plan our days and outings around necessary errands we have to run. We planned on Wednesday to go to Eagle River, Wisconsin which is about 3o minutes from our house. Eagle River is where the Ace Hardware is, Tractor Supply as well as some grocery stores and other “city” type places we do not have in Watersmeet. The reason for going to Eagle River was because we were out of dog food. Our plan for the day was as follows: Go to Tractor Supply and get dog food and…
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Continue ReadingAir Fryer Crab Rangoons These air fryer crab rangoons take a little bit of work. The beauty of this recipe is that it yields a large portion. The extras can be frozen and taken out of the freezer to air fry when you have a craving. They cook up in about ten minutes in your air fryer. This makes them perfect for snacking or for a quick appetizer. Be Prepared With Having Your Ingredients Ready When making this recipe for air fryer crab rangoon it is best to have all of your ingredients prepped. This makes it easier to assemble…
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Continue ReadingSalami and Cheddar Beach Snacks Inspiration For years I taught pre school for the Chicago Park District. There was a Grandmother who used to make these for every classroom party. They were so simple, so delicious, didn’t cost a lot of money to make and people went crazy for them. I was meeting a bunch of friends at the beach and I needed to bring a snack and I remembered these mini sandwiches that Grandma made. I whipped up a batch and they turned out to be the BEST thing to eat at the beach, or while swimming. These Salami…
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Continue ReadingA Simple French Onion Soup Anyone Can Make When I say anyone, I mean anyone. Over the years I have come to realize that French Onion soup is a recipe many people are afraid to make at home. Therefore, they save this indulgence for when they go out to eat. The basic broth for this soup is actually rather simple. It seems to me that they fear of making this recipe at home comes from the cheesy topping this soup is served with. usually this cheesy topping is a toasted piece of French Bread floated on top. The bread and…
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Continue ReadingMeet The Ultimate Picnic Sandwich I watched a cooking show on the food network with my mother where they were making a sandwich similar to this. I love a salty sweet combination. The Ultimate Picnic Sandwich has all the components I love. Great crunch, salty, thinly sliced prosciutto, sweet cantaloupe and peppery arugula. The Ultimate Picnic Sandwich is a great recipe for Summer because it is light, yet filling. It is also very easy to make. There is a full, printable recipe for this sandwich at the end of this post. Few, But Specific Ingredients This recipe requires few ingredients,…
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Continue ReadingA Family Tradition These best ever meatballs are a long time family tradition. This is a recipe best made on a Sunday when you can leisurely lounge around the house. You will need to make time to “stir the sauce”. If time is not on your side, this recipe can also be modified for the crock pot so that you can set it and forget it. These best ever meatballs can also be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking for a quick freezer meal on busy days. What makes this recipe different? This recipe is different because you…
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Continue ReadingNo Cooking = A Great Summer Meal I love this No Cook Tomato Pasta recipe for many reasons. One, it is absolutely delicious and has all the flavors of Summer. Two, this recipe literally calls for you to dice up your tomatoes, toss them with a few ingredients and leave them on your counter all day to marinate. The tomatoes plus the salt you will use creates a delicious liquid that will soak into your warm pasta. No cook tomato pasta is great for Summer. Fresh Is Best When It Comes To No Cook Tomato Pasta & Is Great For…
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Continue ReadingThe Best Grilled Side Dish These grilled potatoes are the perfect side dish to any grilled protein. They also make a complete meal if you’re looking for a delicious vegetarian meal. What makes these potatoes special is that they can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave, air fryer or toaster oven. The simple flavors make an easy Summer recipe that the whole family will love. The Super Secret Chef’s Trick The trick to these potatoes is making sure you make deep cuts without cutting all the way through the potato. The way to do this is…
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