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Tropical Dream Dessert Bars

Amanda Formaro — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:43:26 +0000

If you like sweet fruity desserts, you’ll want to try these. They are made with tropical fruits and topped with orange zested confectioners’ glaze. Great for a luau party or a summer barbecue, one is probably enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. But, if you have more, I’ll never tell. I made these with dried apricots, crushed pineapple and orange Read More »

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White Sangria for National Moscato Day with Gallo Family Vineyards

Amanda Formaro — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:28:51 +0000

It’s only been in the last 5 years or so that I’ve started enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings. Like most people who drink wine, I have a preference. While dry wines are nice for some, I’m partial to sweet and fruity wines. That would explain my adoration for beautiful sangria! May 9th marks the second annual National Read More »

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Dio, My Foodie Bucket List and a $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

Amanda Formaro — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:05:08 +0000

This post brought to you by dio. All opinions are 100% mine. One of these days I’ll start crossing countries off of my bucket list. There are several places I want to visit, and especially want to eat the foods native to those countries! I want to show you a new site called dio. It’s a cool new creative and Read More »

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Gooey Garlic Cheese Rolls

Amanda Formaro — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:35:45 +0000

Cheese is glorious, as is bread. So marrying the two seems so natural doesn’t it? These rolls should be served warm, fresh from the oven, so that you can really enjoy their ooey-gooeyness. So yes, it will require a little timing on your part, but they’re worth it, believe me! I originally came across this recipe on Pinterest. That led Read More »

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Time Saver Carrot Cupcakes

Amanda Formaro — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:14:22 +0000

I love making cake from scratch, but occasionally I’m just pressed for time and turn to the ever dependable box of cake mix. This carrot cake is a combination of the two. You can go out and buy a box of carrot cake mix. Simple. Or you can doctor up a spice cake mix with your own fresh ingredients, like Read More »

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Slow Cooker Oriental Pork Roast

Amanda Formaro — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:52:16 +0000

It doesn’t have to be wintertime for me to use my slow cooker; this slow cooker pork roast is a perfect example of that. I think I tend to use it more often in the cold weather, but it’s perfect for warmer days too as we tend to be a lot busier then. Think about that. During the winter your Read More »

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No Bake Dessert: Peanut Butter Bars

Amanda Formaro — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:12:20 +0000

No bake desserts are always a big hit around here. Especially when we are in a hurry or need something quick, like when your teenager says they signed you up for a dessert that they need that day! Ahem. Peanut butter bars are always popular with everyone, especially my kids. So when you combine peanut butter and chocolate and it’s Read More »

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Lemon Bars with Sweet Sour Cream Topping

Amanda Formaro — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:49:21 +0000

Do you love the tang of lemon countered by the sweetness of sugar? These fabulous lemon bars are not only beautiful, they taste marvelous and have the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated zest are the secret to the success of these bars. It’s no secret that I love lemon flavored desserts. I’ve been Read More »

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191 Recipes: 12 Free eCookbooks

Amanda Formaro — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:35:34 +0000

Recipes. Why are we so obsessed with finding recipes? Because food is what sustains us. Because in order to survive, we must eat. But it’s not just that, is it? It’s much more than that. It’s about finding that recipe that your grandma used to make, or making meals that your picky preschooler will like, or the quest for finding Read More »

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Kraft Fresh Take $100 Giveaway!

Amanda Formaro — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:18:34 +0000

If you haven’t already noticed, I’m on Pinterest. You know, that visual time-suck that most of us are addicted to? Well, as you can see from the photo above, I’ve put together a board inspired by two of my favorite things: bacon and cheese! See, I participated in a little experiment with Kraft over the last month and created some Read More »

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