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Let’s Talk About the Stock Exchange
Let’s talk about the stock exchange. No, not the one with company abbreviations, but exchanging the stocks or bouillon cubes in your kitchen cabinets. It’s…
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Quick Meal Prep with Left Overs
I like to prepare healthy meals in advance the weeks I’m in office. With a bit of planning, or even after a holiday turkey, you…
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Homemade Meatballs
My family owned an Italian (American) restaurant when I was born. So it’s no surprise my comfort foods include spaghetti, red sauce, and of course…
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Thanksgiving 2025 and beyond
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time, albeit an opportunity to spend time with friends and loved ones. Personally, I love to host and cook a…
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Smoked Dry Brined Turkey
I love to smoke a turkey any time of the year. I usually buy an extra frozen turkey or two when on sale at Thanksgiving…
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Two Potato Bake
This recipe from my childhood is captured from a local elementary school recipe book fundraiser. I love to make this side dish, but it does…
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Caramel Apple Pie
This is one of the few desserts I get requested to make, often. While a staple on the Thanksgiving dessert table, I’ve also made for…
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Easy Butternut Squash Soup
A recent add to my Thanksgiving tradition, this simple soup comes together easily in the Instant Pot and can satisfy any vegetarian or vegan. The…
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Split Pea Soup
I love to make split pea soup, especially after a holiday ham as there’s always leftovers. I keep a bag or two of split peas…
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Chicken & Rice Soup
A delicious dish great any time of the year. Whether a chilly winter day, or a rainy summer evening, something about a warm bowl of…







Thanks, Karen! Send any recipe ideas my way anytime 🙂