Quick and Easy - Knuckle Salad

Salmon and grits combine to make a hearty dip or spread for any occasion

Fish and Grits Spread

01/02/201501/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 0 Comments

Pro tips for spreads and dips, and a recipe for a tasty Southern spread made from salmon and grits

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The Skillet Heard ‘Round the World (ish)

05/01/201401/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 1 Comment brussels sprouts, diabetic, fish, mushrooms, pescetarian, vegetables

The recipe, and the story behind the recipe, for the yummy Fish ‘n Veggie Skillet

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Postre de Gingersnaps

12/17/201312/17/2013 Kristina Ackerman 3 Comments cream cheese, frozen

A charming 15-minute icebox dessert, layering ginger cookies and cream cheese

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Grilled Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

09/06/201301/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 0 Comments apple

As the time for grilling spills over into the time for ripe, plump apples, we’re taking advantage of the overlap with this yummy grilled snack.

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Thought You Should Know (TYSK): No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

07/15/201301/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 2 Comments chocolate, peanut butter

This recipe may be as old as time itself, but damned if it doesn’t taste just like a Reese’s cup.

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Doesn’t matter, had salad

05/09/201301/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 2 Comments citrus, salad dressing, thai

Our neighbors must lead busy lives, because every time I stand at our kitchen window and stare at their house—which

Desserts and Sweets Healthy Kids Quick and Easy Recipes Seasonal Spring Summertime

Yogurt and Blueberry Paletas

04/25/201301/24/2017 Monica Caretto 1 Comment lemon

Guest blogger Monica Caretto shares a wonderfully simple recipe for these lemon-blueberry yogurt pops.

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Ginger tea cures what “ales” you

12/27/201207/26/2018 Kristina Ackerman 54 Comments budget, gifts, printables

Treat your cold (and other ailments) by making tasty ginger tea in just a few easy steps. Then download some sweet labels for your bottle!

Fall Inspiration Quick and Easy Recipes Rice and Pasta Veggies and Sides

Emergency Harvest Grains

11/20/201201/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 5 Comments potluck, Thanksgiving

If you’re ever in urgent need of a quick side dish, consider this simple but elegant autumn salad, thrown together with minimal preparation.

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Desperately seeking slaw

08/06/201201/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 3 Comments asian, chicken, cookout, spicy, summer

I estimate that I’m on the receiving end of no more than 15% of the akwardness I typically encounter. The other 85% is all me.

Chocolate-covered mocha cappuccino wafer sandwiches

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Make Way for Wafers

07/28/201201/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 3 Comments chocolate, cookies, lemon

I like wafers. I like Kit-Kats and Keebler Fudge Sticks and even the little boring generic ones that just have

Oreo brownie cups and peanut butter pretzel brownie bars

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Booty Brownies

06/05/201201/24/2017 Kristina Ackerman 2 Comments baking, chocolate, peanut butter

Booty like sunken treasure…not the other thing.

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