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Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats are so delightfully low maintenance. Simply stir together a few pantry ingredients and allow it to chill overnight. And...

Julie Barnes
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Pancakes
Similar to my Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, this spin on Buckwheat Pancakes combines shredded apples, apple butter, and cinnamon for...

Julie Barnes
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Chocolate Panettone French Toast Bake
Any leftover Christmas Panettone? I had some in the pantry that we just never got around to enjoying. So I thought I might turn it into...

Julie Barnes
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
When it's snowing, even in Texas, you know it's time for soup! The cold weather had me craving something thick and creamy. So I tried my...

Julie Barnes
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Veggie Chili
While my in-laws were in town over the holidays, I was in need of a quick, vegetarian recipe for dinner. Enter Veggie Chili. It's warm,...

Julie Barnes
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Chocolate Torte
Not quite hitting the blog in time for Christmas, but I suppose I am getting this recipe to you just in time to dash your New Year's...

Julie Barnes
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Citrus Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Merry Christmas! We're celebrating with a Citrus Gingerbread Bundt Cake. How about you? A little something festive and spiced to serve...

Julie Barnes
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Chewy Sugar Cookies
If you're still looking for a little something for Santa, might I suggest a batch of Chewy Sugar Cookies? In a world where I have oodles...

Julie Barnes
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Chicken Corn Chowder
Each Thanksgiving, I always make Corn Pudding. If you haven't tried it yet, you really should. The recipe combines corn, bacon and...

Julie Barnes
Dec 5, 20233 min read
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Mango Black Bean Salad
I don't know about you...but after several days of Thanksgiving leftovers, I'm in need of something light and fresh. So we're enjoying a...

Julie Barnes
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
Basque Cheesecake seems to be the "in vogue" cheesecake these days. And I'm not upset about it! A, it's super tasty, and B, it's super...

Julie Barnes
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes
If you've been following me, you know I love, love, love Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes. They're so very delicate and fluffy. Just a...

Julie Barnes
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Marble Loaf
While not always a fan of the combination of pumpkin and chocolate, I've since seen the error of my ways! Pumpkin Marble Loaf swirls...

Julie Barnes
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Banana Nut Protein Muffins
Something about the combination of sweet bananas and buttery walnuts really just gets me. Particularly when baked into a muffin. Even...

Julie Barnes
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Chicken 'n' Biscuits
I'm continuing to craft a number of low maintenance kind of recipes. I'm constantly trying to find meals that require very little prep...

Julie Barnes
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Okay so strawberries aren't exactly on theme for the Fall season. But I had a decent number of strawberries on the verge of getting...

Julie Barnes
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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No Muss, No Fuss Pumpkin Pie
My tried and true Pumpkin Pie recipe is an absolute winner. The bit of cream cheese makes for the most luscious pumpkin pie filling. And...

Julie Barnes
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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Autumn Cobb Salad
I often serve a lot of entree salads during the Summer months. But as the Summer heat tends to extend well into Fall around here, I like...

Julie Barnes
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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Monster Munch
Our cul-de-sac is throwing a little block party this weekend. Because I can't resist playing Hostess, I've, of course, made a little...

Julie Barnes
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Peanut Butter Drops
Question. Are hatch marks required to call it a peanut butter cookie? My husband seems to think so. As a result, I'm not allow to call...

Julie Barnes
Oct 21, 20231 min read
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