Recipes by Missy Horton
Beef & BroccoliMy mom’s family hailed from Croatia. My Dad’s family came over from Poland and Russia. So it stands to reason that some of my favorite meals growing up would be Eastern European in origin, right? Logical. Practical. Sane.But no. One of the meals I requested most as a kid was Beef & Broccoli. And for a Croatian woman, my mom… |
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Cinnamon Apple Cider JellyWe love jams and jellies at our house and because we are surrounded by great berries where we live and great tree fruits across the mountains, we have ample opportunity to make LOTS of homemade jam. Seriously, I think I'm up to 60+ jars now. My minions love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (still!) and we tend to give a lot away… |
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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Caramel FrostingThe calendar tells me it's just about fall. In the Pacific Northwest however, we are being blessed with a beautiful, warm late summer that just about speaks perfection to me. Sunshine, warm breezes....SUNSHINE! I'm so enjoying it while it's here because, alas, fall and winter will truly descend upon us soon and the grey rains will… |
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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Bell PeppersPagesRoasted Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Bell PeppersWe love the sweet, tangy goodness of balsamic vinegar around here. So when I saw a recipe that included chicken, peppers, and balsamic vinegar, I knew we had to give it a shot. I adapted this from a Cooking Light recipe, which means it rates fairly high on the healthy scale as… |
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Olga's Kitchen Flatbread!!!PagesOlga's Kitchen Flatbread!!!Of the many things I miss about living in the midwest, certain foods definitely make my top ten list. This is one of them. Olga's is a restaurant that started in Michigan and has found its way throughout the midwest. They are famous for their flatbread filled sandwiches. We are huge fans of Olga's… |
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Chocolate Almond Monster CookiesPagesChocolate Almond Monster CookiesI'm baaaackkk! It's been a crazy, fun, adventure filled year; but I miss being able to share great recipes that I've come across. So, I'm back....and hopefully for good. I've been wanting to return to blogland for some time now, but I have to admit that the thought holding me back was finding… |
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Coconut Crab CakesThis delectable appetizer is a variation of an old Pampered Chef recipe. Oh. My. Goodness. I have to tell you...I'm not a big crab fan, but these are tasty little guys! They've come to be one of the most requested appetizers in my house and for good reason. They have a little kick to them thanks to the addition of the cayenne… |
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Blueberry Buckle and a GiveawayPagesBlueberry Buckle...and a Giveaway!!It's really looking like winter in the Pacific Northwest around here now. The wind starts blowing; the rain starts spitting; the skies take on more shades of grey than I knew even existed. It's on those days that I need a little pick me up; something that reminds me of the warm, lovely summer… |
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Chocolate Peanut Butter PizzaWhen I was in the sixth grade, the mom of a classmate brought this in for a special snack one day. (Yes, I grew up in a time when sixth graders weren't too cool for a "special snack". Yay for us!) Anyway, from the first bite, I became addicted and I've been making it ever since. I'm pretty sure this is like cookie crack, so I feel… |
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Apple Cheddar Turkey MeatballsPagesApple Cheddar Turkey MeatballsHappy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends! :)Although I'm not quite ready to roast the big bird yet, I felt like making a Thanksgiving-ish dinner in honor of Thanksgiving in Canada. These meatballs were a perfect choice!We've been making these for some time now...ever since I found them here… |
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