Entries Tagged as 'Recipes'

5 Quick Kitchen Tips

My friends and I were sharing baking and cooking tips over the weekend so I thought I would share five of my favorite tips with you.

When baking muffins or scones with berries or chocolate chips coat them in a little bit of flour before adding them to your batter so they don’t fall to the [...]

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Category: In the Kitchen · Recipes

Affordable Recipe: Lentil Soup

This is one of my favorite meals because it is healthy and full of fiber. I can easily feed 5-6 people for about $25 with this inexpensive recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 5-6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 finely chopped carrots
3 finely chopped celery ribs
1/2 finely chopped medium white onion
3 finely chopped [...]

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Category: Recipes

Carrot Cupcakes for Spring

This is one of my favorite springtime recipes. I made these cupcakes for a potluck brunch a few weeks ago and they were a hit. I’m sure they’ll be a sensation at your next gathering too.
Servings: 24
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Cupcakes:
3 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 + 1/4 [...]

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Affordable Recipe - Chicken and Dumplings

I’m constantly being asked for my chicken and dumplings recipe, so I decided to post it for everyone to enjoy. This dish is healthy, hearty and very affordable. It usually cost me $20-25 to prepare.
I have put the ingredients into two categories - ‘From the Store’ and ‘From the Kitchen’.
‘From the Store’ ingredients are [...]

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Category: Recipes