Join Us on a 4 Week Adventure ~ Where to Eat in South Dakota (Week #2)

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Our 4 week adventure takes us through Sioux Falls, Badlands National Park, Rapid City, Custer State Park, Hot Springs and Deadwod.  This week, on our trip through South Dakota, we will be focusing on which restaurants to eat at. Phillips Avenue Diner 121 S. Phillips Avenue Sioux Falls (605) 335-4977 phillipsavenuediner.com Sioux Falls is likely your first [...]

Andouille Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup #recipe

Andouille Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup

Andouille sausage is a spicy sausage that I learned to love on trips to Louisiana.  Its smoky heat is the prefect the base to my Andouille sausage and sweet potato soup.  One pound of Andouille is going to flavor this whole pot of soup, it’s some strong stuff, but by relying on that rich flavor [...]

Watermelon Cake

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Every summer I look forward to the big, red, juicy watermelon that come from Texas.  It’s a summer staple that I love to eat and feed to my kids. Last summer I shared with you the three tier fruit cake made with real fruit. This summer I decided on another watermelon cake but this time it is real cake [...]

Easy Turkey Chili ~ #BreakUpWithBeef #Giveaway

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Easy Turkey Chili Here is an easy turkey chili recipe, I make a double recipe and freeze it for an even quicker meal on busy nights.   4.5 from 30 reviews Print Easy Turkey Chili   Ingredients 1 pound Maple Leaf Prime Grounds Turkey 1-2 tsp coconut oil 1 onion chopped 1 cup tomato juice [...]

Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

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Four years ago, when my son was 4, he mentioned to my husband that he wanted to “take care” of Mom, for Mother’s Day.  That meant letting me sleep in and being treated to breakfast in bed.  He was so proud of himself when he came in with Daddy, to bring me pancakes, bacon and [...]

Brandt Family French Toast Dippers #Sunmaidrecipe

Brandt Family French Toast Dippers

Brandt Family French Toast Dippers   We were sent coupons for Sun-Maid Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread and asked to make an original family recipe using the Sun-Maid bread.  Since our family loves breakfast for any meal of the day, we decided to create our own french toast dippers. Print Brandt Family French Toast Dippers #Sunmaidrecipe Recipe [...]

Bacon Lovers Stuffed Potatoes Recipe

Bacon Stuffed Potatoes

Bacon is a hot topic these days ~ I’ve popped over to the #neverwastebacon hashtag a few times and there is always someone talking about it. My husband wanted to make some bacon stuffed potatoes the other day so he quickly ran out to get the new Maple Leaf Bacon Portions™ for his recipe…he said [...]

Owl Cake

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This week we are featuring an Owl Cake! Owl Cake Sometimes I have no idea what kind of cake I want to make. Then there’s times when I have so many ideas it’s hard to choose just one. The great thing about cake is that you can take inspiration from just about anywhere.  Fabric, scrapbook [...]

Warm Quinoa & Almond Breakfast

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As some of you may know, I am on a 15 day Candida Cleanse. This morning when I was making my breakfast I thought I should share the recipe with you. The hardest part of this Candida Cleanse for me is coming up with things to eat, so I thought I would share my recipe [...]

Spicy Chicken Taco Salad

Spicy Chicken Taco Salad

5.0 from 3 reviews Print Spicy Chicken Taco Salad Author: Jeanine Friesen – The Baking Beauties Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4   All components of this salad can be prepared ahead of time. If you are making it in advance, add the chips, chicken, and salad dressing immediately before serving. Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to [...]