Do you remember the Seinfeld epidsode that made Mulligatawny soup so familiar? Haha, I do, it was one of my favorites! When the weather turns chilly what sounds really good to you? Hot tea, hot chocolate and hot soup come to mind. We’ve had some spectacular soups the past few years. I love to make soup, but I’m not (or rather, I wasn’t) a big soup eater. I am now, especially these blended soups with so much flavor, especially when drizzled with an herb oil and sprinkled with pepitas and other delicious acoutroments! (This first try I didn’t drizzle or sprinkle, I wanted the full flavor to figure out what to drizzle/sprinkle. This recipe is out of this world good…

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Who among us has been fortunate enough to have their fill of turkey over the past few days? Are you looking for something lighter, healthier but still soooo tasty? This recipe is out of this world good. It’s from a healthy magazine (don’t let that scare you – it’s divine!), and is a recipe I’ve made. Link below along with a few changes I made. This is dinner tonight… #heatswelltoo

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Ok… so this image gives me a reason to make this pie again this year! I need to take a GOOD photo of it. Last time, I remembered to take the photo on Day 2 right before we were getting ready to take a bite. #goodgrief! I don’t make sweets often, so when I do we’re very excited about it – obviously! A few special desserts, none are difficult but they ARE amazing!

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It’s so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Where has the time gone? We’re having a quiet Thanksgiving at home, but If you’re wondering how to do Thanksgiving, read on for some helpful tips and recipes. You’ll end up with a complete Thanksgiving day meal that will leave everyone with a smile on their face!

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Good things come in small packages, right? You may think of a pound cake and picture a bundt pan sized cake. This wonderful small cake is baked in an 8″ loaf pan. It slices like a dream, has wonderful texture and flavor. My husband is a cake lover and this made him very happy. What a great dessert to bake for Thanksgiving or Christmas. If you have any leftover, it freezes great!

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Out of this world (OOTW) – this is a quick recipe that will taste like was made by your Italian grandmother. This marinara is perfection by itself on piping hot pasta or served along with meatballs (recipe link for these as well). I was shocked how few ingredients there are and how it comes together in no time. Stunningly simply. What’s better than that?

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As a kid the best part about Halloween, other than dressing up, was carving a pumpkin. Nowadays, the best part of Halloween are the pumpkin seeds. So full of flavor and like nothing you can buy in the store. My dad always roasted the seeds and they were a special treat. So don’t toss the guts of your pumpkin, it couldn’t be easier and is a fun tradition that has great health benefits!

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I’ve had meatballs on my mind… A friend told me about a nearby restaurant that served their meatballs in a marinara sauce, and she would order that and a big salad to go. We tried it and it was delightful. We had it a few times and it was great. Then I ran across another meatball recipe (I appear to be addicted to recipes) and while reading the complexity of it, I thought back to my simple recipe. Quick and delicious. So I tried them in sauce with a big salad and a little bread to soak up the marinade. Whoa!

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Sometimes we all get weary from trying to think up what to make for dinner. Something different, something fun – something quick! Well, this hits all those marks and then some and with a special ingredient it goes #overthetop These are so easy to prepare, if you have the toppings prepped you’ll be eating in no time! #winwin #ahealthysplurge

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Who doesn’t love blueberry cobbler? This dessert is so fabulous (and full of antioxidants, right?!) – you can make it in one bowl (win win) and it makes the house smell fabulous! Another bonus is that you can use fresh or frozen fruit (I used all blueberries) – they were frozen, and with a few tips it can turn out beautifully. With tropical storm Idalia on its way – I had some nervous energy to burn off, so I thought I would perfect what I thought was a pretty perfect recipe. This is better! Quick too!

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You know how sometimes the simplest things in life are the tastiest? This is a good case in point of a “recipe” that can be suited to your tastebuds and a (to be hailed) combo of ingredients turns out the most lovely, quick, summertime “dinner” (or lunch). With only a quick pop under the broiler this is a great meal to make on those sticky hot days. One that can be assembled early on, thrown together and enjoyed beyond belief! #quickandeasytoo

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A cold, crunchy salad with fresh ingredients bursting with flavor and the delightful twang of the PRO (pickled red onions) – Could there be anything better on a very warm day? The first time I made this it was slim pickins’ with the peach slices as one of the peaches didn’t make it home from the store without turning a horrible color and croaking right in front of my eyes. $3.44 for 2 peaches. #wow This time the peach was perfection!

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Deviled Eggs. They’re so versatile, I’ve made them a variety of different ways – and I’m sharing the regular deviled egg recipe plus a few variations. All are delicious. Use large or extra large eggs (directions for both below), whip it up early in the day, make enough to last several days and you’ll be set.

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Have you ever had picked red onions? If your answer is no, you’re missing out! I am seriously in love with them, they’re so tasty on everything you top them with, salads, sandwiches, cucumbers, hamburgers, and so much more! They’re quick and easy to make – Keep them in the fridge and you’ll elevate a ho hum dish in seconds!

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