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    Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

    feature gluten free oatmeal cookies

    When those who have their feet under your table have food allergies, you look for new options. Enter, these gluten free oatmeal cookies. Or maybe I should call them gluten free chocolate chip cookies. Either works! Years of slimy oatmeal breakfasts as a child, forced by my dear mother, created a need for new uses for oats. I’m a lover of those chocolate oatmeal no bake cookies like the ones at our class reunion. My recipe for meat loaf always includes oatmeal for a binding agent. So, oats in various types are a pantry staple. Can I be honest for…

  • refrigerated rotisserie chicken broth
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    Rotisserie Chicken Broth

    I don’t know about you, but I am admitting my guilt of tossing the rotisserie chicken skin and carcass instead of using it to make a great rotisserie chicken broth. Are you guilty of this, too? Seriously. More often than…

  • chicken and rice casserole baked
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    Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    There are times when it’s cold outside and a simple casserole works for dinner. My husband loves rice …and when there’s chicken to be cooked and all the ingredients in the pantry? This chicken and rice casserole ticks all the…

  • scoop of white beans and ham
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    Southern White Beans and Ham

    Are you a lover of southern white beans and ham? Growing up, there was always a pot of them made during the winter months. Restaurants here locally serve white beans and ham with fish, hushpuppies and other sides. Free. Just…

  • Glazed chicken wings with ranch dip
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    Super Bowl Glazed Chicken Wings

    Are you a wings fan? Maybe you are like us and reserve chicken wings for game days or Super Bowl celebrations. They truly are a favorite Super Bowl appetizer, aren’t they? I found a recipe and pulled my pepper jelly…

  • winter cookies and tea
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    Favorite New Year’s Eve Appetizers

    I’m not sure if you are entertaining on New Year’s Eve or joining others…but, here are a few of my FAVORITE New Year’s appetizers! Make them for those gathered with feet under your table…or take them along for gatherings elsewhere.…

  • pan of croissant breakfast sandwiches
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    The BEST Breakfast Sandwiches

    I don’t know about you…but, having a great breakfast when guests are staying makes life better. The recipe today makes the BEST breakfast sandwiches that we love. This recipe was a hit for Christmas morning brunch. But, truly? New Year’s,…