10 Egg-ceptional Egg Salad Recipes

  So you boiled a ton of eggs to decorate for Easter & now that the holiday is over you don’t eggs-actly know what to do with them all! Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We scoured the web for 10 of the most egg-ceptional egg salad recipes around.                     Old-Fashioned Egg Salad – Wishes and Dishes         Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad – Will Cook for Smiles                      Easy Dill Egg Salad – Mom…

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Fårikål–Lamb and Cabbage Stew–Traditional Norwegian Cuisine

  Fårikål (pronounced ‘for e cul’ in English) is Norway’s national dish. It literally translates to ‘Sheep in cabbage’ and is a traditional Norwegian cuisine consisting of layered pieces of lamb or mutton (usually bone-in),  peppercorns, a small amount of flour, and cabbage. It is cooked for several hours over the stove top & served alongside whole boiled potatoes.   It’s an incredibly flavorful stew that’s super simple to make and is usually enjoyed during the…

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Super Easy Crockpot Golden Chicken Stock

Golden Chicken Stock

  I used to be pretty bad at cooking too much food at one time, or buying too many fruits & veggies & then not eating them before they spoiled. I try to lead by example when it comes to my children so within the past couple of years I’ve made a conscious effort to waste less, and eat healthier.    This chicken stock recipe is super easy because after you’ve removed as much meat off…

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Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles and Pickled Peppers

      This summer my family has had the great privilege of working in the pioneer garden at Troy Historic Village. The kids have been learning all about different vegetables, how to grow the old fashioned way, a lot of patience (don’t want to step on the plants while weeding!), and they’ve especially been learning to serve the community for the greater good. These past couple of weeks we’ve had a huge abundance of…

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Ten Minute Zesty Corn and Tomato Salad

zesty corn salad

    This Zesty Corn & Tomato Salad is so simple and tasty. I first had this at one of the casinos in downtown Detroit years ago. It was so memorable I added it to my own menu. You’ll never have to hunt for the recipe because it’s so easy to remember. There are only 4 ingredients!   Zesty Corn & Tomato Salad  2 cups corn  2 cups (or 1 pint) fresh cut-up grape or…

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Get the Kids Involved – Celebrate the Magic in Mealtime with @RaguSauce Baked Mostaccioli

      One of my fondest memories as a child is of learning how to cook with my family. I remember standing there watching my Grandpa cut up vegetables, explaining everything as he went, hoping beyond hope that he would ask me to help! Later when I a little bit older and able to come up with recipes on my own my Grandpa was my taste tester. He never complained! As much as I…

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@BirdsEye SteamFresh Protein Blends Southwest Turkey Burger with Avocado Ranch Dressing

      This past weekend I had planned a fun little barbecue/picnic with my family at the park but alas it was not in the cards, as the weather decided not to cooperate. We didn’t let that stop us though, we had a picnic indoors and I let my 7 year old, Vincent, help me prepare everything.  He’s really into cooking these days. I have encouraged him as much as possible by allowing him…

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