Chris' Recipes

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Ranch Salad Dressing

I was having the kids and Bill’s folks over for dinner the other night and though I usually make my dressing with Buttermilk, this day I was out of it and decided to create this simple and delicious dressing with just a few extra ingredients that I had on hand.  Both my daughter Michelle & […]

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Easy Chicken and Peppers

This is dish prepared with ingredients that I typically have on hand, that includes outstanding flavor that is so easy to make!  Savory tender sautéed chicken and sweet colorful mixed peppers are all of Bill’s favorites.  I know it’s going to be just delicious while he doesn’t realize I didn’t have to work too hard […]

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Roasted Onions and Potato Halves

These are simple and delicious sides that I encourage you to give a try!  We just love the sweet, slow roasted goodness of the onions!  I store the extra in the fridge to use within other dishes, so prepare as many as you would like.  The potatoes get a nice crispy golden brown bottom with […]

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Fresh Basil Pesto

The Italians have birthright to this savory green sauce called Pesto, that is generally made with bits of basil, fresh garlic, salt & pepper, Parmesan cheese, Pine nuts and olive oil Download free coloring pages.  I find Pine nuts in bulk at Costco. During the summer months, while my fresh Basil is in season, I […]

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Light Basic Egg Pasta for KitchenAid

Recently, I shared my kitchen with Laura for a wonderful dinner!  She and I each prepared various parts of our meal in advance and then bumped elbows assembling and putting all of the dishes together.  We had a great time!  I prepared the fresh pasta earlier in the day and she was to make the […]

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