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Becky’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

I hope you’ll enjoy this chocolate chip cookie recipe and create some wonderful memories with your family and friends. I’m sure you’ll get their seal of approval after the first bite.

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Pink Harold

Hi and happy spring! We made it through the cold and gray winter here in Kentuckiana. As all of the beautiful flowers start to bloom, filling our lives with color, I thought it would be fun to share a recipe that I like to make around Easter each year. It’s a creamy fruit salad that my family has lovingly named “Pink Harold".

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Sin Bars

If you have a sinful sweet tooth and love peanut butter and chocolate, then do I have the recipe for you!! A super simple recipe for a quick, homemade dessert.

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Heirloom Tomato Galette

Take yourself over to your local Farmer’s Market - pick up some heirloom tomatoes and make yourself a delicious, rustic galette!

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Summer Strawberry Pie

Nothing announces the arrival of summer quite like a generous slice of fresh strawberry pie piled high with a mountain of fresh whipped cream. Here in Kentuckiana, strawberries are really in season starting in late June. Its always a fun time to go to the local family farm and go strawberry picking…

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Creamy Olive Nut Spread

Many years ago I discovered this recipe at an evening of playing Bunco. Remember Bunco?! On this particular night, someone made tea sandwiches with the most delicious spread and I immediately fell in love. The combination of the creamy, salty, and nutty taste is the perfect trio of flavors. If you’ve never had it, give it a try!

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Sally’s Brownies

For quite some time, I’ve heard about Sally’s brownies from my son-in-law. Sally is his coworker at United Airlines Corporate Office in Chicago. Among her other talents, Sally has earned the title of official brownie maker for their office, and also for her family and friends. Whenever there’s an occasion at the office for any celebration, Sally makes her famous brownies.

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Kentucky Pig Pen Cake

Happy Spring Y'all! I have been making this version of a pig pen cake for at least 40 years, after a neighbor shared this recipe with me in the 80’s. This cake is served cold, so it’s light and refreshing on a warm spring or summer day.

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Asian Ramen Salad

One of my favorite vegetarian salads is this Asian Ramen Salad. I love the crunch of the Napa Cabbage combined with the toasted sunflower seeds, sliced almonds and Ramen Noodles.

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Caliente Corn Dip

I have to tell you friends, not all corn dip is created equally. This recipe is a combination of all the best parts of several recipes, plus a little bit of my own spin.

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Southern Decadent Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is a great way to celebrate Fat Tuesday and your sweet tooth - making this recipe seems too easy to be true! It starts with a cake mix and with the addition of a few more ingredients, it’s all mixed and baked in one 9"x13" pan. Couldn’t be easier and the chocolate frosting just adds another layer of decadence. Once you have tried this, let me know how much you enjoy it. I believe you will be making this again and again! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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Super Bowl Super Sliders

These party sandwiches are best served warm, when the cheese is gooey and the buns are buttery and toasty. Treat yourself and your guests to these for your Super Bowl celebration. TOUCHDOWN!

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Aloha Angel Food Cake

If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth while watching your waistline, this is the prescription for you. There are literally only two ingredients you’ll need: a box of Betty Crocker Angel Food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple. That’s it!!

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Amaretto Celebration Punch

As we approach the last days of 2020, I thought it would be appropriate to end with a celebration drink! This recipe makes a lovely, icy cocktail with orange juice, lemonade, tea and Amaretto. I recommend topping off with a lemon-lime soda or ginger-ale and garnishing with sliced fruit and maraschino cherries. Drop in the straw and you’re all set to party!

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