Recipes
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Chicken Lasagna
A few days ago, a good friend texted me asking for a chicken lasagna recipe. I had to laugh because… I didn’t have one! Traditional lasagna is always tomato-based in our house, but she wanted something with chicken and a white sauce. The catch? My husband is not an Alfredo fan at all—he finds it…
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Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta
Having time to prepare meals in advance can transform your weeknight dinners. If you’re like me and work full time, life really starts after your workday is over. There’s always something to take care of, whether it’s laundry, cleaning, or other tasks. I typically choose containers that can accommodate two servings because I don’t like…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
I frequently use ACV (apple cider vinegar) in recipes, for cleaning, and in healing mixtures. If you have priced it out recently, its expensive and many may not be able to afford it, which is a shame, it has so many amazing properties and uses. I’ve been intending to make my own ACV for a…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
A few years back, a friend mentioned that her husband was creating vanilla extract from scratch. I was intrigued, puzzled, and amazed. I had no clue that making extracts at home was possible. After some research, I discovered how simple it was to create. It’s not fast, but certainly easy. The initial piece of advice…
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Homemade Pumpkin Puree
I must admit that I haven’t given much thought to processing my own pumpkin for pies and bars over the years, but as I get older and try to do things from a homemade perspective, this task doesn’t seem that daunting. Time-consuming, yes, but rarely is anything truly good quick. In our area, there’s a…