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Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven
Chicken Vegetable Casserole
I’m always looking for ways of using leftover chicken, and this is a delicious faux pot pie. Chicken and vegetables are layered in a pan and baking mix is poured on top. Easy to make, and a big hit with … Continue reading
Chicken, Spinach, & Artichoke Casserole
I’m always on the hunt for an easy weeknight recipe for using up leftover chicken, and this fits the bill. Chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts – prep time is 15 minutes. While it’s baking, set the table and make a tossed … Continue reading
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Tagged artichokes, casseroles, chicken, easy dinners, spinach
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Orecchiette w/ Broccoli Rabe & Goat Cheese
The name orecchiette comes from the Italian orecchia meaning ‘ear’, and –etta, meaning ‘small’. I like to think of them as miniature bowls that hold the creamy goat cheese and garlicky broccoli rabe in this dish.Rave reviews for this dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged broccoli rabe, goat cheese, meatless dinners, pasta dishes, what to make for dinner
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Easy Chicken Casserole
Leftover chicken + egg noodles = comfort food on the fly! It took me fifteen minutes to put this together, twenty in the oven, and dinner was served. While it’s baking, toss a salad to serve on the side. Quick … Continue reading
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Tagged casseroles, comfort food, egg noodles, leftover chicken
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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
On a rainy Sunday afternoon, these molasses cookies are the cookies to have next to you when you’re camped out on the sofa watching old movies. These cookies are soft, the texture is more cake-like than a crisp cookie. They’re … Continue reading
Hummingbird Cake
Despite its name, no hummingbirds were harmed in the making of this cake! A Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern cake recipe with bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with a cream cheese frosting. It got rave reviews at our house … Continue reading
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Tagged bananas, birthday cakes, coconut, cream cheese frosting, pineapple, the boy
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Tomato Gravy with Onion & Butter
This recipe originated with Marcella Hazan, I’ve been reading about it on various food blogs for years. All you need are three ingredients, a can of San Marzano tomatoes, an onion, and butter to make an amazing gravy. Simmer time … Continue reading
Tortellini
The fellas went to the movies on Saturday, which I took as a perfect opportunity to make tortellini. I have to say, it was a labor intensive process, but at the end of the afternoon, I had a nice sized … Continue reading
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Tagged making pasta, ricotta, tortellini, what to make for dinner
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Chocolate Banana Bread
Overripe bananas + freezing temperatures = baking something to keep warm! It was chilly last week, with the thermometer dipping into single digits for a couple of days. The cat abandoned his favorite napping spot on the sofa in favor … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, banana bread, chocolate, chocolate chips, quick breads
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