Cooking Tips

No Skillet Skilletini

It’s time to share one of my favorite crock pot recipes again…No Skillet Skilletini. I created this dish after seeing my husband salivate over a commercial showing a pasta dish of sliced Italian sausage, onion and bell peppers. I started making this recipe in a skillet but quickly tried it in crock pot, because I’m [...]

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Quick Tip

Here’s another one of my easy crock pot meals.  If you’re busy and looking for a quick meal to prepare, try this recipe to make delicious BBQ pork sandwiches.  Enjoy…and let me know what you think when you make it! For more of my crock pot recipes check out my “Cooking Tips” on the right [...]

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11 Thanksgiving Turkey Tips

Thanksgiving is almost here….turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, and pies…mmmm, mmmm!  Well, since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, I thought I’d share a few tips on how to ensure your turkey can take center stage on your dinner table for Thanksgiving: 1. Buying a turkey: For frozen turkey, you’ll want to ensure the packaging [...]

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T-Minus 7 Days Until Thanksgiving…Are You Ready?

Uh-oh…Thanksgiving is just 7 days away.  Are you ready?  I love Thanksgiving.  It’s a day of giving thanks for your many blessings…and the one guilt-free day of the year where you can eat as much as you want.  Bring on the pumpkin pie!  But all that scrumptious food doesn’t just magically appear (unless you order [...]

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Let’s Celebrate Kitchen and Bath Month with a Get Simplifized Blog Recap!

Yes, yes! October is Kitchen and Bath month…who knew? Heck, you name it and I’m sure there’s a national “month” or “day” for it. I bet there’s even a national chocolate and ice cream day or month? Wait let me check….holy cow there is! Matter of fact national chocolate day is just before Halloween…how fitting [...]

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Eight Tips to Keep Your Cookbook And Recipe Clutter Under Control

I love to bake. As a matter of fact, in the past week I’ve made peanut butter blondies, cranberry banana walnut bread and an apple crisp (served hot with vanilla ice cream…mmmm). Thank heavens I have family and friends to share my baking bounty with, otherwise my hips would be screaming. I digress… As I [...]

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Shell Shocked: Really Cool Hard Boiled Egg Quick Tips

My family is hitting the road today…we’re finally moving back to Texas! Woo-hoo! Or should I say “Yee-Haw!” We packed a few groceries to make sandwiches while we’re on the road.  I also made some hard boiled eggs for my daughter.  She absolutely loves them and so do I. They’re an easy, no-fuss, healthy snack. [...]

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