make-ahead

Autumn Harvest Lasagna

I know.  I know.  It’s been a year since I posted.  Not exactly “living full-time.”  But here’s the deal: I kept forgetting to take pictures of stuff.  I’m terrible at remembering that. Plenty has happened over that year though.  I moved to a new state and bought a new house…

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Try this crustless quiche for a fantastic make-ahead meal!

crustless quiche spinach mushroom cheddar

The one thing I told myself I’d never do on this blog is weight loss/fitness posts.  Hell, I don’t even allow ads for those kinds of sites!  So anyway, I’m not going to get into the benefits of one diet over another or anything like that.  You do you.  But…

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Ukrops-Inspired Redskin Potato Salad

redskin potato salad ukrops copycat

I’m sure it’s getting pretty darn repetitive to hear about how I’m moving soon.  I know, I know.  It’s been months!  Just move already!  It’s looking more and more like the move is happening soon, so hopefully you wont have to hear about this much longer!  I have a tentative…

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Rich and Savory French Onion Dip Cups

Avoid double-dipping! Bake French onion dip in mini-muffin pie crust cups.

I’m sure this comes as a shock to you, but I’m not a big sports fan.  I know, right?  How can this super-nerdy chick who is working on PhD in bioorganic chemistry while crafting, soapmaking, and baking NOT be a giant fan of all the sports?!!  Anyway, I saw some…

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Ridiculously Quick and Easy Mint Chip Fudge

mint chip fudge sweetened condensed milk white chocolate chips easy fast quick

If it’s not obvious by now, I really like 5-minute fudge recipes.  I’ve done the whole “real” fudge thing, but these chocolate chip-based fudges are usually creamier and you can’t beat the ease of preparation.  Pretty much all of my recipes are a variation on the ratios in this caramel-pecan…

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