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Cooking with ChristyB!

Those that know me are probably wondering why on earth I, of all people, would start a cooking blog.

My original intent was to become more organized by creating a weekly dinner menu for my family as a way to force myself to cook.

In turn, this blog was created as a way to force myself to keep up with my weekly dinner menus so I wouldn't let down my tens of readers by not posting. It's a vicious cycle.

I never claimed to be a very good cook though I do enjoy giving it the 'ol college try. My family says I cook "Cajun" (as in BURNT). I simply don't have the patience to hang around the kitchen while something is cooking and I routinely forget to set the timer which often results in "blackened" dishes.

With the creation of my weekly dinner menus, I have found a new passion for cooking. I don’t dread cooking meals (at least not every night). I by no means create any of the recipes shared on this blog. I simply enjoy researching new recipes and sharing them with my readers along with my main passion, photography, by photographing images of the final product.

I hope you enjoy reading about my cooking adventures. Maybe my dinner menus will encourage you to be more creative with your family’s dinner meals.

 Here’s to making a mess in the kitchen!

 

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Tag Archives: bread

Beer Bread

Nothing beats the Tastefully Simple Beer Bread, but at $5.49 a box, it’s worth giving the homemade version a try. I first learned of this beer bread recipe from a family friend when I was younger. I think this is the one and only thing she knew how to cook. We were...

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Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Even the most inept cook can make this yummy recipe. I know, I did it!
It will literally take you 5 minutes to throw together. Just don’t burn it and you’re good to go.

Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
*Recipe from MommysKitchen.net
(2) 7.5 oz can refrigerator biscuits
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon...

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The Best Coffee Cake. Ever.

Every Sunday morning the smell of homemade breakfast floated through the air when I was a child. Unfortunately for my kids, the smell of homemade breakfast usually only floats through the air in our house when we are having breakfast for dinner. Or, when they can con their dad into cooking them breakfast....

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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Back in May I planted a sweet cherry tomato plant. This is the first year I’ve tried cherry tomatoes in addition to the big boy tomatoes that I use for delicious BLTs (without the L, of course). It’s only recently that I would even EAT a tomato. Now, I’m craving them.
My single cherry tomato plant has...

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

“I’m back in the saddle again.”
After taking an extra long break from cooking, I’ve got my mojo back. I fell off the proverbial horse but got right back on. I’m back to torturing my family with my cooking concoctions. They probably wouldn’t admit to it, but I don’t think this...

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Parmesan Knots

For me, dinner just isn’t complete without good bread. I would never be successful at a carb. diet because I don’t think I could give up my love affair with bread. Actually, I don’t think I would be successful at any diet, for that matter. This recipe for Parmesan Knots is so...

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Bruschetta

If you are a procrastinator like me you’re probably still looking for something to take to your New Year’s Eve parties tonight. Might I suggest a little appetizer of Bruschetta? It’s nearly fool-proof (which is why I had success with it) and it’s very simple to make.

Bruschetta
*Recipe is a combination of several found online
1 French...

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