An American Housewife Author Profile

Chocolate Chip Cookie Creme Sandwiches

Why make regular chocolate chip cookies when you take it one step further and the result is two chocolate chip cookies sandwiched together with a marshmallow creme filling. Quick and easy and oh so good.
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Sugar Free and Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes

A healthier alternative to the normal chocolate cupcake! For Diabetics, gluten issues or just trying to cut out sugar and cut down on carbs, this little treat let's you know you are missing nothing by cutting out the sugar and flour. Each bite is full of protein, but not the sugar and carbs. Yo…
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Spinach Salad with Craisins and Feta

How can a dish so simple be so beautiful and so healthy? A light lunch or dinner made perfect with this spinach salad bursting with surprise flavor from dried fruit and a splash of balsamic dressing.
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Vegetable Squares

Full of vegetables but so light and delicious even picky eaters will ask for seconds. A thin crust, a mouth watering layer of seasoned cream cheese and topped with your choice of bright, nutritious and colorful vegetables. Serve as an appetizer, lunch or even a light dinner on a warm evening.
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Mexican Lasagna

No lasagna noodles needed in this delicious any day meal! A secret ingredient takes the place of the pasta and it's even better! Make this with chicken, beef or even turkey. A quick and easy recipe to whip up that is a sure to become a family favorite of everyone who tries it.
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Simple Salmon Loaf

Meatless Fridays? Celebrating Lent? A great and easy Salmon Loaf that is delicious when made with leftover grilled salmon but can be in the oven within 5 minutes using affordable canned salmon too.
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Creamy Herb and Shrimp Soup

Spring is right around the corner and so are fresh herbs growing in a container on the windowsill or in the garden. A light and delicious soup that uses parsley, sage, thyme, and dill, and pairs them with shrimp. A nice dish for a light supper or even to add to your Easter menu.
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Cranberry Mango Salsa

I made this salsa up while brainstorming ways to use leftover whole cranberry sauce. A versatile sweet yet spicy salsa that goes effortlessly from tortilla chips to grilled chicken and beyond. Mango's give it the hint of sweetness, cranberries give color and an updated spin to the flavor, while …
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Homemade Chocolate Truffles

A sweet treat for someone you love or 'just because'; smooth, velvety, chocolate truffles. Homemade simple but store bought elegance.
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Valentine's Day Cut Out Cookies

Making decorated holiday cookies started out innocent enough as a young Mom with one child. Before I knew it, it was a family tradition for every holiday of the year. Cookies are not only a delicious way to celebrate, but a great family-fun project and a terrific outlet for creativity. These ba…
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