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There are only four ingredients in this banana bread. That’s right, only four! This is what I am talking about, because I love that home cooked smell that wafts throughout the house when I make banana bread. It takes me back, and makes me smile. I think if everyone knew how easy it was to make, they’d be buying up those older, cheaper bananas at the store. It’s our duty to spread the word. Then spread some real butter on this banana bread while it’s still hot and moist.

When I whipped this up in five minutes flat and popped it in the oven to bake I felt like the pied piper of my family. They all came around and were drawn by the smell. When it was done, we ate it hot with butter. It’s also good cold, in the morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Betty Crocker.

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Quick Tip: Add chocolate, walnuts or whatever your heart desires to this recipe.

I was looking for something simple to bring to a gathering of friends this week. I wanted it to be cold because it’s hot enough outside. I wanted it to be pretty and look like I spent more time on it than I really did. Finally, I wanted it to be delicious. These Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels were perfect! I love all the colors and they can be easily switched up to throw in various veggies, or maybe use different seasonings. That makes them extra versatile which is fun!

I love potatoes, and this dish was one that my nana made, then my mom made, and often! Getting the right recipe for ham and scalloped potatoes is important. While it’s a simple recipe it can always be missing that certain something. I get my ham already chopped from the lunch meat section of the grocery. Then I use my mandolin slicer for the potatoes. You get a good layering of the two and there’s some in each bite. This recipe is so simple that it’s almost unfair how flavorful it is!

There are few casseroles that my family approves of more than those that feature chicken, broccoli and rice. My daughter actually loves to sit and eat bowls of plain rice. So if I say that something has rice in it my picky eater is eager to chow down. I did a quick search online for casseroles with rice and this winner popped up. I was excited to try it out and see if she’d be happy with it.

Tuna salad is a favorite in the house. It’s cold, creamy, and perfect whether it’s resting in a bed of fresh greens or spread on some hearty slices of bread. My husband likes to top his with a little more mayo, lettuce and some pickles. I do the same but add tomato and I use sweet pickles. You can even heat it up under the broiler in the oven with cheese on top – delicious! Whatever way you like to fix it up, you can do so.

Watergate was a big deal, but Nixon has nothing to do with how delicious this Watergate Salad is. It throws together many of my favorites including pistachio pudding, pineapple and marshmallows. It may have been conjured up in the 70’s but it’s a mainstay in American households forever. You may have even seen it offered in the deli of your local grocer. I can tell you one thing, that version has nothing on this homemade one.

So, I never thought of putting my breakfast meat with my french toast until I had a McGriddle from McDonald’s. I know, the place is not the best but they do have a great morning menu. Anyway, I decided to bite the bullet and in the end I thought, “Wow this combo is actually pretty good!” It made me start wondering what else would go together in a surprising manner… then I found this recipe, and I said yes please!