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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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Pumpkin Cornbread
I love cornbread. But it's a hit or a miss sometimes, often being a bit too dry and crumbly for my liking. Pumpkin Cornbread, the other...

Julie Barnes
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Tofu Stir Fry
While my mom was in town helping me with the girls, she whipped up a quick stir fry for dinner one evening. And I thought to myself, damn...

Julie Barnes
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Pasta Fagioli
My Nana was a pretty good home cook. Nothing fancy. Nothing adventurous. Just straight up good food. She was Italian - therefore...

Julie Barnes
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Turkey Meatballs
We love spaghetti and meatballs. And who wouldn't? They're nostalgic, comforting and delicious. And when made with lean turkey, they make...

Julie Barnes
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Greek Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Greek Chickpea Quinoa Salad has recently earned its place in my regular recipe rotation. Unlike most salads that leave you hungry, this...

Julie Barnes
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Potato Egg Bites
Ordinarily, come Saturday morning, I'd whip up a fun family breakfast... maybe a stack of pancakes or a skillet full of eggs. And while...

Julie Barnes
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini
I've been working on a number of "no-chop" recipe. You know... dishes you can just throw together in a pan without having had to use a...

Julie Barnes
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
With a new baby at home, my body is in constant tug of war with itself... to eat or sleep? Sleep or eat? Overnight Oat are helping me...

Julie Barnes
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookies
I love a good Oatmeal Cookie. But I couldn't quite decide on Chocolate Chips or Raisins for the mix-ins... so I added both. And I'm not...

Julie Barnes
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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