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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a family favorite salad that eats like a meal. It is creamy and savory, and the addition of the chicken takes it to another level. I usually cook bacon in the oven, spread out on a baking sheet. 

Whole Wheat Blueberry Bars

Whole Wheat Blueberry Bars

These Whole Wheat Blueberry Bars are made almost entirely with whole wheat flour, which is enough to make them almost good for you. They are simple and totally scrumptious. They make a great after school snack, a nice after dinner treat or a nice addition 

Weekly Menu 08.05.18

Weekly Menu 08.05.18

I’m still making Bert cook any chance I get – so we can enjoy summer inside and outside. We have an absolutely fabulous manufacturer of hot dogs (sausages, deli meat, bacon, ham) here in Erieland that makes the perfect hot dogs:  Smith Provisions. They have 

Shredded Chicken Joes

Shredded Chicken Joes

Shredded Chicken Joes are a go-to for summer when the schedule is crazy. Shredded Chicken Joes is a dump meal: everything goes into the pot without being cooked first. Shouldn’t all crock pot meals be like that? Sigh. I mix all the ingredients for the 

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

Rainbow Veggie Skewers are crazy easy and so pretty! They make an awesome addition to any meat dish, but would also be great on top of pasta for a vegetarian meal. Be sure to cut the veggies into about the same size to make sure 

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls

These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls provide a little decadent start to any meal: five normal ingredients combine to make a crowd pleasing appetizer. Our oldest son and his roommate had this for dinner – they just split it between the two of them. It has