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Is It Spring Yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 20:36:00 +0000

Is it Spring yet? Are we there yet? Did anybody catch what the groundhog said? I am so ready for Spring, warmer weather, a bit of sunshine (though I don't mind the rain) and being able to boot my boys outdoors! We are all suffering from cabin fever and just about to drive each crazy.

While I figure out how not to pull my hair out, here are a few new recipes I found on the internet that I am very excited to try out. Enjoy!

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Heart Disease Awareness Month!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:47:00 +0000

Smoked Salmon Chowder

Braised Short Rib Soft Tacos

No Bake Nutella Granola Bars

February is American Heart Disease Awareness Month! Are you at risk for heart disease? There are many local health resources and groups who participate in Heart Disease Awareness Month, which you can participate with or contribute to. Or visit American Heart Disease's site for more information.

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Sweets For Your Sweetie!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:31:00 +0000

Valentine's Day Bark

Valentine's Day S'mores

Valentine's Day Gumdrops

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake

If your sweetie has a sweet tooth like mine does, this post is perfect for Valentine's Day. I've found four tasty desserts for just about any sweets and treats lover. These are just to get you started with inspiration for how you can make Valentine's Day extra sweet for your special someone!

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Game Day Recipe Roundup!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:40:00 +0000

Philly Cheese Steak Queso Dip

White Chocolate Reese’s Brownies

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Mini Reese’s Blondies

Creamy BLT Dip

Whether you love watching the big game, or just enjoy entertaining hungry super bowl fans, I've got some delicious dishes that will make you the winner - no matter who actually wins the super bowl. Enjoy this game day roundup and give at least one of these touchdown tasty recipes a try!

Watch the game, have the fun, eat the food.

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Savory Soup and Some Chili

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Sweet Potato Sausage Soup

According to Epicurious.com this Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is a savory blend of garlic, paprika and a few other spices you'll like. The recipe calls for Linguica, a Portuguese pork sausage, but a Spanish Chorizo or other rich flavorful sausage would work just as well. I dare you not to like this heart soup!

Chili Mac

When you are short on time (or patience) this Chili Mac will do the trick, and just might become a favorite in your house, like it did mine. It's quick, easy and only requires five ingredients. The blogger who shared it adapted the delicious dish from a Weight Watchers recipe of all things. It's amazing what yummy dinners you can create fast, with just a few simple ingredients.

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Slow Cooker Recipes To Love

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:28:00 +0000

Honey Garlic Chicken

With the New Year behind us, it seems every where I look around the internet, everyone is making resolutions, setting goals and looking for a way to improve their lives in 2014. I'm not big on resolutions, but I have set a few manageable goals for this year. Some are personal. And some are more family oriented. Under both categories I have the word "simplify."

I want to simplify my life, my family time and my home. That means acquiring new skills in home making and the kitchen. I have owned a slower cooker (aka crock pot) for a few years now and periodically pull it out. But I am amazed at how many food bloggers practically live out of their crock pots...or at least constantly feed their families out of them.

I decided increasing my practice and use of slow cookers definitely supported my "simplify" goal in many ways: reduce meal preparation time in the evenings, reduce stress over what's for dinner, and increase adoration from the family at my mad cooking skills. I found tons of slow cooker resources, blogs and free recipes online to get me started. And I am sharing two of my best finds with you here.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

The Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken from Repeat Crafter Me, and featured at Old Fashioned Living, is my new favorite by far. It's simple, delicious and goes with just about any veggie or rice dish I can think of. Very versatile.

My other find is the Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos from Love From The Oven. This will be my go-to crock pot recipe and here's why: It's easy to prepare, my family LOVES tacos and the recipe is so versatile. I can easily substitute shredded beef or pulled pork in for the chicken and get the same delicious result! Plus, I can pair this with tortillas, pita bread, lettuce wraps, served over rice or pasta, or even rolled up enchilada style.

So that wraps up my New Year's goal to simplify and my new favorite slow cooker recipes (free by the way). What are your goals for 2014? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

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I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for following our blog and for continuing to support and use the free recipes at Alicia's Recipes.

We know you have so many options for how you spend your time online, especially when it comes to free recipe sites. We are so glad you keep coming back for more!

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Happy Holiday Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:59:00 +0000

Homemade Caramels

Homemade goodies and holiday candies make wonderful neighbor gifts and treats to share at the office, shops, schools, church and around town!

Caramel Pecan Fudge

Here are just a few of my favorites - fudge, truffles and brownies are always a nice place to start!

Chocolate Coffee Truffles

I also love to make holiday goodies to give as gifts because they are delicious, thoughtful and frugal!

Butter Cream Brownies

Spread a little holiday cheer with your homemade creations and tasty treats - I promise you'll love the results!

Amish Caramel Corn

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Nifty November Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:35:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Spicy Apple Crepes

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving morning breakfast recipes!

Apple Rice Pudding

Add some delicious berry jam to the pumpkin bread - it's amazing!

Amish Pumpkin Bread

Or stick with this easy bacon melt to save time and keep things simple!

Bacon Melt

Though technically not breakfast, the pumpkin pie squares could be devoured with coffee in the morning!

Pumpkin Pie Squares

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Grateful for Comfort Food!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:35:00 +0000

I am grateful for so many things! My gratefulness always bubbles up exponentially as we get closer to Thanksgiving Day and precious family time. But sometimes, especially this time of year, I am most grateful for good old comfort food!

It's chilly outdoors (and getting colder) and I really want to cuddle up under a blanket with some apple cider and eat my way through a myriad of comfort dishes! What's your favorite comfort food? Try one of our faves too!

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Buttermilk Rolls

All-In-One Quiche

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

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Fab Fall Treats

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:54:00 +0000

Amish Caramel Corn

Pumpkin Cookies With Caramel Icing

Amish Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Apple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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5 Awesome Autumn Eats

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:04:00 +0000

Johnny Cake Cornbread

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October Fest Recipe Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:44:00 +0000

Boston Market Meatloaf

Buttermilk Baked Chicken

Baked Pork Chops

Barbecue Beef Casserole

Lasagna Bread

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Touchdown Tailgate Recipes For Game Day

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:31:00 +0000

Bacon Melt

Need some tasty ideas for Game Day? How about a few free recipes perfect for tailgating? We have plenty of touchdown worthy ideas to get you started! Here are just a few to inspire your next fan day feast!

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Fall Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:14:00 +0000

Things are really starting to cool down outside (here in the northwestern states)! I am sharing some fall favorites to get you and your kitchen in the harvest cooking mood. Fresh homemade doughnuts, hot and spicy chili and real fried chicken are just a few of my many favorite fall recipes. Get those kitchens warmed up and ready for...cold weather.

These are ideas are just to get you started cooking and baking delicious recipes perfect for chilly mornings and crisp evenings!

Homemade Sugar Glazed Doughnuts

Chili

Breakfast Cookies

Real Simple Fried Chicken

Lasagna Bread

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Apples, Orchards and Harvest Time

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:11:00 +0000

With harvest time here and orchards heavy with gorgeous fruit, I thought I'd offer up an apple recipe round-up for those of you who are fond of Big Red (or Big Green). Here in western Idaho, we are blessed to be surrounded by some fabulous apple orchards, as well as other fruit orchards and wineries. Plus with Washington as a next door neighbor, it's really hard to avoid the tangy sweet round goodness in the supermarket.

As an aside: Do you live near an orchard, fruit stand or farmer's market? If so, I highly recommend visiting one of these places to pick up a crate full of crunchy red or green fun and then go home and make something delicious out them! Don't forget to send a juicy snack with your kids to gift their teachers with school starting again.

Apple Rice Pudding

Apple Pie w/ Candied Crust

Apple Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple Salad

Apple Crisp

And one extra recipe just for fun...

Spiced Applesauce

2 lbs tart cooking apples
1/2 - 2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Wash, core, and peel apples then cut into quarters. In medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add the apples and return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally

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Jammin' Fruity Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:24:00 +0000

Do you can? Put up preserves? In my family it's a time-honored tradition to make jams, jellies, preserves, syrups and pie filling with all sorts of fruits. (We can veggies too but that's for another post!) My great grandmother and grandmother taught my mother [and me] to can and preserve and someday I hope to teach my future daughters-in-law how to do it too, if they don't already know how.

Canning is not only a practical way to store up your family's favorite fruits for winter use, but it's also a fun way to connect or re-connect with friends and extended family. There's nothing quite like sweating together over a boiling pot of jam to help bond peeps together. Get some friends or relatives together and save the fruit for later in the form of jams and jellies, using some of our simple free fruity recipes.

Oh and I threw in the blackberry smoothie recipe to help you cool off after a day of canning - enjoy!

Apple Jelly

Blueberry Jam

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam

Blackberry Smoothie

Date Jam

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More Summer Snacks!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:16:00 +0000

With long summer days and warm nights, it seems like the phrase "I want a snack please!" is a never ending, ever repeating sing-song loop playing in my head and in my kitchen! I'm sure they pause sometimes. I'm sure my little boys don't say it over and over and over again. But it sure feels like it.

In honor of snack attacks and cookie monsters everywhere (and in the spirit of being kind to other mommies like me) here's a short list of just a few of the yummy recipes to try from Alicia's.

Black & White Cookies

With the time that's left in your summer, try some of our recipes and let us know which is your family's favorite! We'd love to hear from you.

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Healthy Kid-Friendly Snacks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:06:00 +0000

Homemade Granola

Shuttling the kids to and from day camps, appointments, ball games and other activities in the summer gets hectic. With just a few minutes of prep-work at home, you can prepare tasty snacks containing less salt, fat and sugar.

No worries - we can help you avoid the temptation to stop and grab greasy or calorie-heavy treats. With a little planning and prep time on your part, your kids will enjoy healthy yummy snacks on the go, at home, outside or anywhere this summer!

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Delightful Desserts For Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 17:40:00 +0000

What's more delightful than a fresh fruity dessert to help celebrate summer? Whether you need a new recipe to take to a summer barbecue or something delicious to share with friends coming over - you are sure to find something you enjoy making from our growing list of desserts and fruity fair.

I've collected a small sample of possible recipes for you to create and drool over! So get your summer fun started with a new dish for the next picnic, potluck or barbecue you are headed to. And enjoy that warm weather!

Strawberry Filled Crepes

Banana Split Pie

Apple Pie w/ Candied Crust

Banana Pudding Cake

Baked Vanilla Custard

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Patriotic Preparations!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:40:00 +0000

Are you planning a patriotic party in honor of the 4th of July? Let us help! We've got tons of delicious recipes perfect for grilling, potluck, picnic and backyard yummy fun for Summer. Browse through our recipe categories over at Alicia's main site and build your own patriotic menu plan!

If you want to keep things super simple, I've collected a few of my favorite Summer recipes that are straight forward and easy to incorporate into a menu plan, whether you're feeding the family, hosting a small gathering or going all out with a barbecue bash!

BBQ Beef Short Ribs

This is a great recipe for BBQ ribs and a definite crowd-pleaser.

Spicy Grilled Chicken w/ Baja Black Beans

Filled with feisty grilled flavor, our Spicy Grilled Chicken paired with Baja Black Beans is great for a fiesta themed party.

Corn Dogs

Got little kids coming to your barbecue? Give them a treat with our homemade corn dogs recipe!

Flag Cake

Celebrate Independence Day with a flag cake filled with yummy fruit and little marshmallows - this is another kid favorite.

Patriotic Cake Balls

If you really want to go all out, try our Patriotic Cake Balls. I promise they'll earn dynamite reviews!

Head over to Alicia's Recipes to find many more delicious recipes perfect for your patriotic celebration, or any occasion this Summer! Connect with us on Facebook for more recipes shared from other food blogs and follow us on Pinterest for more foodie inspiration!

Tasty Baked Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:35:00 +0000

I love to bake! Usually it's something sweet and crazy with carbs - which is not conducive to managing your figure or overall health. (I admit I'm a bit of a dessert addict.) So to cure my craving for baking, I've collected a few tasty baked recipes that don't all include the words "cookie" or "cake" in the title.

If you love to bake and want to try some yummy new recipes, that are also perfect for the warm spring weather, I think you'll enjoy these! If not, head over to our main site to dig through our recipe gold mine for more baked goodness!

Baked Stuffed Eggplant

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Memorial Day Desserts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:00 +0000

Memorial Day and its three-day weekend mark a special time to remember service men and women and our passed loved ones. It also marks the beginning of Summer (here in the Northern Hemisphere) and warmer weather. That means you may be getting some yummy invitations to backyard grilling parties, picnics or potlucks outdoors.

I've collected some delicious desserts that are fun, festive and easy to prepare in case you are attending a barbecue, planning a picnic or just staying home and relaxing with family and friends.

Blueberry Oat Muffins

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend by spending time with friends, family and good food. With one of our desserts to hand, sharing and eating will be a treat. Enjoy.

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Foodie Gifts and Recipes Too!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:44:00 +0000

With Mother's Day just a few days away, most of us will be scurrying to find a gift or method to honor our sweet moms! Do you have a mom or mother-in-law who loves to cook or is a kitchen connoisseur? We've got a fun and functional new article about thoughtful gifts for the chefs or foodies in your life, over at Alicia's.

Five Gifts For Foodies

But don't stop with gifts for the kitchen gadget junkie. Add some yummy recipes to go with!

Curry Chicken and Rice

Fruity Rice Pilaf

Black & White Cookies

Mediterranean Vegetables

If you are searching for the perfect gift or recipe for your mom, favorite foodie or chef, be sure to head over to Alicia's Recipes to read our new article or browse through many more delicious dishes. Connect with us on Facebook for more recipes shared from other food blogs and follow us on Pinterest for more foodie inspiration!

Chicken Delights for Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:44:00 +0000

With Spring finally showing up at our house, the grill is calling. And many hamburger patties and steaks will find themselves cast upon it's racks! But until the temperature outside moves up a few more notches toward 75 degrees, I'm going to fix as much chicken and casseroles as possible.

I gathered a few delicious chicken recipes and side dishes I thought you might enjoy adding to your menu. There will be plenty of time to celebrate Spring and Summer by grilling...later!

Chile Lime Chicken

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Barbecue Chicken

Cheesy Ham & Potato Bake

Chicken & Dumplings

So if you are feeling like chicken for dinner this week, or next, try one of our tasty recipes. Or head over to Alicia's Recipes to browse through many more delicious dishes. Connect with us on Facebook for more recipes shared from other food blogs and follow us on Pinterest for more foodie inspiration!