Throwback Thursday {Tantalizing Sides}

Looking to kick family meal-time up a notch? Try one of these tantalizing side dishes to keep table time fresh and inviting. Sauteed Parmesan Pesto Spinach   Herb Roasted Turnips and Balsamic Vinegar     Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese “Coins”   Honey-Fennel Roasted Carrots   Roasted Brussels Sprouts wth Pancetta, Cranberries, and Pecans

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More than Marshmallows ~ 11 Ways to Make Sweet Potatoes

Most Arkansas tables will have sweet potatoes in the spread for holiday meals. Their uniquely sweet flavor rounds off your meal with style. But, did you know that sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse? This versatile veggie is packed with good things. One cup of cooked sweet potato contains: 7 grams of fiber 4 grams […]

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Broiled Asparagus with Whipped Goat Cheese

I remember first discovering roasted or broiled asparagus. After years of enjoying it steamed with a little butter, I bit the bullet and oven-roasted it instead. The world was never the same. Let’s stop here and talk about roasted asparagus for a moment. It’s nutty, buttery in flavor all on its own, perfectly tender and […]

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“Kitchen Sink” Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice

It’s hard enough being a mom with run-of-the-mill picky eater children. My husband is, too (and is flirting with diabetes). One child has impulsivity issues that can be traced back to wheat intake. It all makes planning five to seven meals a week a serious challenge. In trying to reduce simple starches in our diets, […]

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Bacon-Wrapped Red Potatoes

You could win a Deluxe Gift Box from Petit Jean Meats. The gift box will have your very own package of bacon included and a couple other great prizes. Go enter and win! But first, check out this simple, delicious recipe for Bacon Wrapped Red Potatoes.

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Hot and Sweet Drumsticks

I decided to give this recipe for Hot and Sweet Drumsticks a whirl. I was a little skeptical about the apricot preserves and I had to make a quick trip to the store to pick up a jar, but boy was it worth it. I don’t know what kind of magic is in that little jar of apricot preserves but I’m not asking any questions. These drumsticks were fantastic, sweet with a spicy kick. I highly recommend them.

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