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Sheet Pan Leftover Stew Meat and Veggies

I love buying stew meat from Costco. I have a family of 7 and Costco pretty consistently has the cheapest stew meat.  The packages are pretty big, usually at least 5 pounds. This leaves plenty of leftovers even with a family my size especially is anyone decided that night they don’t like stew beef. So… Continue reading Sheet Pan Leftover Stew Meat and Veggies

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Breadless Monte Cristo

Spiral ham is one of my daughters favorite meals. This time of year I love to buy a few while they are on sale. My favorite way to cook is to simply toss in the slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours on low. Just like with my turkey I try to get every bit… Continue reading Breadless Monte Cristo

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Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming and that means it’s time to make and turkey. Now the question is… so you go for the premium turkey or the bargain? As someone who has cooked dozens of turkey dinners I am pretty confident I can answer that question.  However it’s less of a definite this or that but more… Continue reading Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey

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Sheet Pan Leftover Turkey and Green Beans

This week has been one for the books. Sick kids since Saturday. Routine was something to just think about and laugh this week. Tonight dinner was not looking good. My husband was out picking up our older daughter. The toddler didn’t nap so was in chaos mode. As dinnertime approached I regretted my declaration that… Continue reading Sheet Pan Leftover Turkey and Green Beans

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What To Do With All Those Leftovers?

Whether you cook a turkey once a year or you go a little crazy like me and buy a few more turkeys than you care to admit one thing in true. Cooking a whole turkey usually results in lots of Leftovers! I’m starting a series with a pretty straightforward title… What to do with all… Continue reading What To Do With All Those Leftovers?

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Still Learning

Sometimes I look back at myself and wonder how I’m that same person in the mirror.  Some days I see glimpses. Some days I feel like myself. Some days I don’t feel like i could be any further. My body looks and feels different.  My soul looks and feels different.  I am physically in the… Continue reading Still Learning

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Almost No Touch Turkey

It’s November which means it’s officially turkey season! Every year I get quite jazzed about this yummy source of protein going on sale. This obsession of mine has been going on at least 10 years and I can say I’ve gotten pretty confident in my almost no touch method. This works really well regardless of… Continue reading Almost No Touch Turkey