A Pinch of Joy

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Quick and easy

Butter Fluff Cookies

I liked this recipe for Butter Fluff Cookies because it includes butter and cream cheese and tastes like a rich,fluffy cloud.   It is also quick and easy and you can vary it in so many ways.  Like this:   Variation 1 – 3: Rolled in red sanding sugar before baking, green and red sprinkles mixed […]

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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Crisps

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Crisps are quick, easy and quite straightforward to make.  You’ll be glad you made these! Tips for less experienced bakers:  Let the butter soften until room temperature by letting it set on the counter for 30-60 minutes ahead of time. Cutting the stick of butter into slices will help it warm faster.  […]

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Savory Sweet Potatoes

Rich, creamy mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They are so quick and easy , you’ll want to enjoy them throughout the year.  Sweet potatoes are as nutritious as they are delicious. They contain fewer calories and are higher in fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C than their white […]

Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing

Cobb salads are a favorite in our house!  They usually make an appearance once a week like clockwork, especially in summer.  Crisp Romaine lettuce topped with a variety of healthy protein and drizzled with your choice of creamy Ranch Dressing.  Cobb Salad fits deliciously into both Keto and Low Carb ways of eating. They are […]

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Cod Fish with Garlic Herb Butter

Fish is not a big staple in the Great Plains where the buffalo roam and cattle graze.  So it’s not the first thing a Cornhusker thinks of when it it is time to prepare dinner.  However, it is part of a healthy diet, especially if you are striving for better heart health and general health […]

Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna Is a loose rendition of the standard baked version.  They both have all the elements of meat, cheese, tomato sauce and pasta in common.   Baked lasagna has big ruffly noodles layered with sauce, meat, then cheese and repeat.  Skillet lasagna stirs meat, sauce and noodles in the pan, then tops with cheese when […]