The Faithful Foodie

Mango Chutney...

Mango Chutney When I was at the farmer’s market a few weeks ago, there was a display for Ball Canning Company’s “Home Canning Discovery Kit” so I decided to stop and check it out. Basically, it’s a kit that allows you to do small batch canning in a large...

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July 3rd, 2011
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Banana Peanut Butter...

Banana Peanut Butter Bread I love quick breads like this because they’re so fast and easy to make compared to most yeast breads that you have to let rise. All you have to do with quick breads is mix them up, pour them into the pan, bake, and voila, you have a moist and flavorful...

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June 26th, 2011
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Lemon-Raspberry Bars...

Lemon-Raspberry Bars Last weekend I was charged with bringing dessert to my brother’s house for the meal he was making for our mom. Do you ever just get hungry for a certain thing and just have to make it? Well, that’s how I was feeling about something lemon. I have always...

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May 10th, 2011
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Asian Chopped Salad...

Asian Chopped Salad I am hard to please when it comes to salads. Many simply don’t appeal to me but when I spotted this recipe at Kalyn’s Kitchen, I knew I had to try it. It did not disappoint. It is colorful, crunchy, and has that wonderful sesame taste that toasted sesame...

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May 1st, 2011
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Chocolate Peanut But...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte with Peanut Butter Sauce If you are in the mood for decadent, then this dessert is perfect! I took this to the seminary for a fat Tuesday treat before we entered into the season of Lent. As you can see from the picture, I cut it into small pieces because...

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April 13th, 2011
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Cinnamon Sugar Bread...

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Sticks I have a good friend who found out just before Christmas that she is allergic to all dairy products, corn, yeast, and eggs among several other yummy things like chocolate!! She came for a visit and I wanted to fix her food that tasted good and that wouldn’t...

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March 27th, 2011
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Creamy Italian Sausa...

Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything to the blog. I think I’ve been hit by the end-of-the-winter-blahs!!! By the time I get home from work, fix dinner, and take care of a few chores, I’m ready to call it a day...

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March 10th, 2011
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Greens with Peanut S...

Greens with Peanut Sauce I have a friend from Congo who is studying here and in the US. She’s found it difficult to be away from her family and friends. A few of us decided that we would put together a care basket to try to lift her spirits. Well, in my opinion, nothing can...

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February 20th, 2011
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Braised Beef Short R...

Bulk Spicy Italian Sausage Tender, succulent, satisfying, comfort food all describe this fabulously tasty dish. This is perfect for a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner if you have a beef lover in your life! Braising involves slow, moist cooking and the result is meat that falls...

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February 10th, 2011
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Oven Fried Garlic Pa...

Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Well, I’m back after a month long hiatus caused by breaking my arm. Boy, it’s hard to type using only your non-dominant hand. I would get home from work so tired that I couldn’t muster up enough energy to post anything! I sure don’t...

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February 7th, 2011
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