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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten Free

Posted on September 20, 2017 by HelenFern

What could be better in this cool fall weather than some warm pumpkin cookies and milk?  These are gluten free, but you can use regular baking flour as well. Click here for directions to cooking the pumpkin (fresh is always … Continue reading →

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Low fat!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by HelenFern

I love spinach and artichoke dip, but I really want to stay on a healthy eating plan.  I decided to give it a try using as little fat as possible.  What I came up with was pretty darned good too!! … Continue reading →

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Lox & Avocado Toast – Breakfast on the Run

Posted on January 11, 2017 by HelenFern

Lox aren’t just for cream cheese and bagels! How about adding it to toast with avocado? A healthy breakfast on the run or as a part of a great brunch!   And it’s SUPER simple!

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Fried Pickles – National Pickle Day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by HelenFern

Fried Pickles – I tried this southern favorite for the first time and fell in love with the snack.  After some experimentation, I came up with this really good recipe – that was eaten really fast!  I’ll be doubling it … Continue reading →

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Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels

Posted on October 13, 2016 by HelenFern

Looking for a warm and easy sandwich? Here is one that takes little effort and tastes delicious!

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 8, 2016 by HelenFern

You’ve made your Savory Roasted Pumpkin, lots of pumpkin breads and cookies, even a few Jack-o-Lanterns.  And you have seeds.  LOTS of seeds.  Last time you cooked them they were tough and didn’t taste very good.  But they can be … Continue reading →

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Pub Food – Easy Pickled Eggs

Posted on July 19, 2016 by HelenFern

I love pub food – and this is one of my favorites.  My husband and I used to visit a place in Long Beach, California, have a schooner of beer and a pickled egg. Here is an incredibly easy way … Continue reading →

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Shamrock Toasts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by HelenFern

St. Patrick’s day is tomorrow! – so what can you make for a quick breakfast on a weekday that everyone will love AND that is festive?  How about A little cheese – a lot of avocado – and you can eat … Continue reading →

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Crispy Jalapeno Bites

Posted on August 25, 2015 by HelenFern

Looking for an appetizer that’s a little different?  Try these little bites of spicy jalapeno peppers.  I have a bunch on my bush and didn’t know what to do with them all, so I experimented and this is what I … Continue reading →

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With Six (ingredients) You Get Eggroll

Posted on May 28, 2015 by HelenFern

OK – it’s eight ingredients if you count the wrappers, but that didn’t fit the title.  (For all the young folks, there was a classic movie in 1968 with that title). But, going with the lazy theme, I don’t like a … Continue reading →

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