Tuna Pan Bagna

I was pretty sure the kids would turn up their noses at this tonight, but they loved it! I think this may become a summer-time staple around here.
Makes 4 servings
1 16-inch-long loaf French bread (though I used a round loaf of homemade bread)
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 6-ounce [...]

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Crispy Zucchini Coins

I’m one of the lucky ones – my children are pretty good about eating their veggies. (Better than their Momma really!) But I think even picky eaters would gobble up these crispy zucchini coins.
zucchini, cut into thin cirlces
egg white, beaten
Italian seasoned bread crumbs mixed with a little parmesan cheese 
Dip the zucchini slices first into the egg whites [...]

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Easy breakfast bars

Just tried this recipe yesterday, and it could not be easier! The kids loved the bars, and they are so much cheaper (and healthier) than the ones you buy prepackage.
2 cups rolled oats
2 eggs, beatten
brown sugar, optional
Mix the rolled oats and beaten eggs until well combined. Stir in a little sugar if you like (and [...]

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Shrimp & Grits

When R. and I first started dating, one of his friends was grilling me on my “Southerness” – or apparent lack there of. To folks in Alabama I was every bit the Yankee, despite having grown up in southwest Virginia. Her questions verifying the fact that I was in no way Southern all centered around [...]

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