Crystal Maleski
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Wedding recipe a gift that's kept on givingMay 05, 2016 6:18 am - When my husband and I got married, we received a wonderful gift which included a beautiful painted ceramic serving bowl, a set of serving utensils, a good bottle of oliv...
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Crispy baked chicken gets a DIY makeoverApr 09, 2016 4:39 am - Growing up my Mom used to make a crispy chicken that was shaken in a bag with spices that came in a box and then baked. I make a homemade version for my kids that I like...
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Baked hot wings a snack for all seasonsMar 12, 2016 6:49 am - Whether we're watching a Bowl Game, a football game or March Madness, half of the fun of watching is having some good snacks. My kids love wings but they can be expensiv...
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Blueberry Crisp: an easy last-minute dessert recipeFeb 08, 2016 5:17 am - With four teenagers, I've found it helps to have a few ingredients in the house for friends who come over unexpectedly. One thing I almost always have in the house is a ...
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Slow-cooker split pea soup has never been easierNov 07, 2015 5:21 am - Making soup in the slow cooker can be a bit tricky. Many soups taste better and have a better consistency if there is some evaporation of the liquid, which normally happ...
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Make dinner easy: Spaghetti and meatballs are a Halloween family traditionOct 09, 2015 6:22 am - Since I was first married, I have carried on my mother-in-law's tradition of serving spaghetti and meatballs on Halloween. My recipe isn't the same as hers, but our kids...
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Make dinner easy: Cooking on the fly with what's on handSep 18, 2015 6:24 am - As much as I like to plan out a week of menus in advance, sometimes I need to find a quick dinner from ingredients I have in the house. One staple in my freezer is a ba...
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What's not to like about breakfast for dinner?Aug 14, 2015 6:22 am - When I was growing up, I had an Aunt and Uncle that used to have “backward dinner” nights. We would start with dessert and finish with a salad. As a kid I thought this ...
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Fresh peaches make crisp even sweeterAug 10, 2015 8:50 pm - I think I appreciate farmers markets and locally grown fruits and veggies even more because summer is so short in Illinois. Last summer I found some amazing sweet, fresh...
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How to make chopped salad in advanceJun 13, 2015 7:41 am - With four kids and a pool, we host a lot of summer parties. Although there are a lot of local restaurants that I could easily order a takeout chopped salad to serve, I'v...