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The other day I asked for pictures of worn-out copies of my cookbook for an ugly cookbook contest.  The winner of the contest wins two brand new autographed copies of Family Feasts.  In addition, anyone who votes in this contest and then comments below is also eligible to win a third cookbook. So check...
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I’ve got a cookbook giveaway for y’all today! After hearing from yet another friend whose copy of my cookbook is ripped and stained and all beat-up from use, I’ve decided to do a contest.  Do you have a worn out copy of Family Feasts for $75 a Week? Comment below with a link to...
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Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 I’ve made these lovely chicken strips several times, and all my family loves them.  The recipe comes together quickly, and is so much better than fast-food chicken nuggets that there’s really no comparison.  The coconut breading has a wonderful crispy texture and is delicious dipped in sweet chili...
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If you’ve never made applesauce before, you might fear it is a complicated venture.  I’m here to tell you it is one of the easiest things ever!  I posted an approximate recipe a few years ago, but I decided to revamp the post with more specific details for folk who don’t feel confident in...
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Last week we went to a friend’s house armed with rakes and boxes, and collected several bushels of walnuts that had fallen from a tree in her back yard.  We’ve been drying them in front of the woodstove a box at a time with plans to crack them all in the next week or...
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Adapted from this recipe at Eats Well With Others Serves 8 I made this recipe yesterday in individual ramekins for a really fun presentation.  Doubled, it made 20 adorable little pot pies that bake up in the oven in 10 minutes flat!  Kids will probably only need one, but a hearty eater may want...
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The winner of The Secondhand Wardrobe is Emily of The Sassy Lime. Congrats, Emily! ~~~~~~~~~ Source: foododelmundo.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest ~~~~~ Source: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com via Mary on Pinterest
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A week or so ago I gave away  a cookbook called Maman’s Homesick Pie and mentioned that we had tried and enjoyed a recipe for Cinnamon Date Bars.  Here is the recipe in case you’d like to try it!  They’re a little like fig newtons, but with a much more flaky top.  Yum! Makes...
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Anyone else find it challenging to cook with little ones in the house?   I’m past that stage since my kids are older, but not so far past it that I’ve forgotten the challenge. Recently a Casual Kitchen reader asked how to find time for cooking when working full time and raising a one year...
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