Author Archives: Jennifer

And the gender is….

Drumroll….ta-da! Yeah, we couldn’t really tell from that either.  But…Here are some more shots from the ultrasound – he was moving around quite a bit so our technician had to kind of chase him! Everything looked great at our 20-week … Continue reading

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Pepper-Jelly Glazed Carrots

It’s always nice to see a recipe for a new side dish, and especially for a vegetable other than potatoes.  I try to incorporate a variety of vegetables into our meals but sometimes get stuck in a rotation among a … Continue reading

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Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars

We love any and all things salted caramel.  Add graham crackers and the potential for chocolate to that, and I was sold.  These Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars were a fun dessert to make and a great one to share.  Take the … Continue reading

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Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits

Next on the November Sweet as Pie list was this recipe for Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits.  I made this hearty meal on a Sunday evening since it did require a little bit of simmering time (more so than … Continue reading

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Crispy Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

This Crispy Chicken-Broccoli Casserole was one of my picks for the November Sweet as Pie menu.  For whatever reason, I was just kind of craving a chicken-broccoli-cheese dish and this casserole fit the bill.  Here’s how it came together (the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2013

We were excited to host our first Thanksgiving meal at our house this year.  My parents, brother, and grandmother made the trip over for the holiday weekend.  The highlight of the day was, of course, our annual fried turkey.  This … Continue reading

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We Went to Dallas

In mid-November, we packed our bags, dropped Watson off to be boarded, and caught a flight to Dallas so Phillip could attend a cardiology conference over a long weekend.  I was excited to tag along and explore the city with … Continue reading

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Turkey, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna

Admittedly, I was not looking forward to this recipe for Turkey, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna.  With the no-boil noodles, ground turkey, and turkey pepperoni, it was bound to be a healthier lasagna option but not at all like I’m used … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

I’m kind of hit or miss on pumpkin flavored things.  I’ve never jumped on the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte bandwagon and I never make pumpkin pie or order pumpkin milkshakes.  I appreciate the fall spice profile but only enjoy it … Continue reading

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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

The last selection for the October Sweet as Pie menu was this Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup.  I’d actually made this one before, so I knew it would be a hit at our house.  Easy enough to make on a weeknight, … Continue reading

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