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Category Archives: Foodie Fridays
Foodie Friday’s – Stuffed Bell Peppers
I haven’t been cooking much the last couple of weeks, so I was ready to get back in the kitchen. This recipe was fun to make. There is something therapeutic for me in prepping the veggies and cooking them all … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort foods, Stuffed Bell Peppers, the art of cooking, The Cozy Cook
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Foodie Fridays – A Significant Supper
Today is Good Friday. It is the day we as Christians remember Jesus and the willing sacrifice He made for us on the cross. But before He was arrested He sat down with those closest to Him and served them … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Easter, Foodie Fridays, Holidays, Spiritual Intimacy
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Good Friday, The Last Supper, The Table is Set
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Foodie Fridays – The Master’s Famous Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches
Tom and I love playing golf together. Our parents played together, and we have carried on the tradition. Most Sunday afternoons you can find us watching it on TV and this weekend is the Sunday of all Sundays to watch. … Continue reading
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Tagged Foodie Fridays, Intentional Hospitality, Peach Ice Cream sandwiches, The Master’s Tournament
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Foodie Fridays – Chicken Fried Chicken
Comfort. It’s part of my word for this year, #comfortandjoy2025. This has been one of those weeks I would rather avoid. But I’ve learned in the last few years that hard times produce good fruit. That is, if we are … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Lobster Stock and Bisque
Tom and I enjoy watching cooking competitions and shows on TV. I have learned some valuable things for my growth in culinary skills. Ha! Typing that sounds so strange. When we got married I didn’t know how to cook, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Alton Brown, Andrew Zimmern, Foodie Fridays, Lobster bisque, Lobster stock, recipes
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Foodie Fridays – Stuffed Potatoes Supreme
This week we traveled to GA to be with our granddaughter for her 11th birthday. As tradition would have it, her dinner was prepared according to her taste. She has always had a mature palette—how many 6 year olds love … Continue reading
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Foodie Fridays – Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
There are some recipes I’ve had so long I don’t remember where I found it. This recipe is one of them. It is comfort food for our family, and hopefully for your’s too. First, buy a good quality ham—we buy … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort food, family favorites, Foodie Fridays, recipes, scalloped potatoes and ham
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Foodie Fridays – Classic French Toast
I am not the only one who loves to cook in our home. Tom has his specialties that are his alone to make—French Toast being one of them. The day Tom proposed to me he took me out for breakfast. … Continue reading
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Tagged food traditions, French Toast, Recipe
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Foodie Fridays – Creamy Tomato Soup
Confession: My love for cooking started as a challenge. When our daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease we had to rethink every favorite family recipe. This led me to find new recipes too, from those suffering with the same limitations. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged 3-cheese grilled cheese, celiac, Coconut Aminos, creamy tomato soup, recipes, Soy Allergy, substitutes
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Foodie Fridays – Lemon Blueberry Scones
I fell in love with scones when Starbucks first featured their pumpkin scones in the fall. As I often do, I decided to try them at home and see if they were better. The difference between “made across the country, … Continue reading
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Tagged baking tips for scones, lemon blueberry scones, Sally’s Baking Addiction
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Foodie Fridays – Shaved Beef Stir Fry
The Super Bowl food this year was a huge hit. I made Philly Cheesesteaks in anticipation of the Eagles win over the Chiefs. They succeeded too…40-22, in case you missed it. We were still sad that our food of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Foodie Fridays, my husband cooks, recipes, Shaved Beef Stir Fry
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Foodie Fridays – Fried Eggplant
This is a dish my husband introduced to me when we were first married. I had never heard of eggplant much less learned to love it. If you find yourself in the same place, you are about to find a … Continue reading
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Tagged Farmers Market, Fried Eggplant, Super Bowl Appetizers
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Foodie Fridays – Triple Cherry Pie
We have a tradition in our family. Rather than celebrate birthdays with cake, I bake birthday pie. This week we had our daughter and grandchildren here and it happened to fall on our grandson’s 15th birthday. He was asked what … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday pie, Celebrations, family traditions, recipes, triple cherry pie
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Foodie Fridays – Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes
Sometimes you happen upon a recipe that is so easy and delicious. We had this at our daughter’s during the holidays and as I watched her throw it together, I didn’t think it would be incredible. I am surprised to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandra cooks.com, Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Bake
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Foodie Fridays – Chicken Parmesan GF
I am not gluten sensitive, but our daughter has celiac disease. This has caused me to try GF recipes from time to time in order to still cook for her when she visits. She mentioned to me that she made … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicken Parmesan, Foodie Fridays, Marinara sauce, recipes
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Foodie Fridays – Holiday Food in Photos
We are on the road home—full of good food and great memories. Happy New Year! We are grateful for you all. Tom and Debi ❤️❤️
Foodie Fridays – Sauerbraten
This Christmas we traveled to Tennessee to visit our son and daughter-in-love and four grandkiddos. Imagine our excitement to hear Jason was making us Sauerbraten and Braised Cabbage with Apples and Bacon for our Christmas feast? Tom’s Dad is German … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Turkey Carcass Soup
The name of this recipe isn’t appetizing. However, this is what the soup entails, so I kept it for clarity purposes. I imagine most of you threw away what was left of your Thanksgiving turkey. I encourage you to file … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Holidays, thanksgiving
Tagged cooking together in marriage, Foodie Fridays, Gonna Want Seconds, recipes, Turkey Carcass Soup
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Foodie Fridays – Irish Oats
I can’t remember when I discovered the difference between Quaker Oats and Irish Oats, but I’ve never looked back. If you’re like me and don’t care for the texture of regular oatmeal, you’re going to love Irish Oats, also known … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Egg Bites
If you’ve been to Starbucks, you may have ordered their egg bites. A great choice for a GF breakfast or snack. This week we are at our daughter’s home in GA. I wasn’t surprised to see that we had both … Continue reading
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Tagged Copycat recipes, Foodie Fridays, Starbucks Egg Bites
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