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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

You may be wondering, why take the time to create your own pumpkin spice mix when it’s easier (and possibly cheaper if you don’t already have the spices) to just pick up one at the market. One word: taste. Trust me, I tried various commercial brands and...

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Roasted Apples, Butternuts ‘n Onions

Roasted Apples, Butternuts ‘n Onions

Come fall, I absolutely cannot wait to pair apples and butternut squash together in baked dishes and love dreaming up new combinations that showcase this flavorful duo. In this simple dish, apples and butternuts “come out to play” with the more savory onion which...

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Roast Chicken with Apples ‘n Vegetables

Roast Chicken with Apples ‘n Vegetables

Don’t you just think that a perfectly roasted chicken is considered one of those ultimate comfort food dishes? With its ease of preparation and earthy aromatic scent wafting through your house, you’ll wonder why you don’t think about roasting a chicken more often.

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Parmesan Crunch-Top Potatoes

Parmesan Crunch-Top Potatoes

Everyone loves digging into a large bowl of just out-of-the oven roasted potatoes which is standard fare on many weeknight and holiday tables. But my version kicks this beloved dish up several notches with the addition of a variety of chopped garden-fresh herbs and freshly grated...

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