Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

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My Mom cooked from scratch long before it became trendy to do so. I always liked when she made homemade pudding and there is a definite flavor difference you just can't get from any boxed pudding mix. With a little variation, this traditional vanilla pudding base can become just about any flavor you desire.

My Mom cooked from scratch long before it became trendy to do so. I always liked when she made homemade pudding and there is a definite flavor difference you just can’t get from any boxed pudding mix. With a little variation, this traditional vanilla pudding base can become just about any flavor you desire.

Chewy Gooey Layered Turtle Brownies

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Gooey Layered Turtle Brownies are perfect anytime but even more so for your sweet honey bunches this Valentine’s Day. Modeled after the “Killer Brownies” from a bakery in Ohio, these brownies are rich, decadent, and filled with caramel, chocolate, and pecans.

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Poached Cod with Tomatoes and Saffron

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Poached Cod with tomatoes and saffron 4 650

My favorite fish varieties are grouper, haddock, salmon, trout, and cod. All of these fish are very versatile and are easily adaptable for many recipes like this Poached Cod with Tomatoes and Saffron because the mild fish flavor is still able to shine through the delicious broth. Typically we serve this dish with steamed rice to soak up all that fabulous broth – if you’re watching your carbs, cauliflower “rice” makes a great alternative, too. What I like about this recipe is its versatility. If you do not care for a certain ingredient, simply omit it or replace it with something you enjoy.

Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This simple salad is my hands down favorite. Spring, summer, fall, winter – we eat this salad all year ’round. Of course, there’s no better way than with fresh herbs and vegetables fresh from my garden topped with a homemade vinaigrette. With the winters being pretty mild in South Carolina, I’m already looking forward to planting my seedlings to get my garden going early this year.
This salad uses just a few simple ingredients which also makes it quick and easy to prepare – a trait that’s at the top of my list for any recipe. Beautiful red and orange (or yellow) cherry tomatoes, cool, crunchy cucumbers, fresh basil, and red onions combine with tangy goat cheese to create the perfect balance.