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Simple & Easy Broccolini- Mom Got Food

  Ever have a craving that you just couldn’t shake? Ever make an entire meal out of one vegetable? What if I told you I had a recipe to satisfy both? Last week I was shopping in a local store that has amazing produce…both in quality and freshness. It probably doesn’t hurt that how it … Read more

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recipe: how to make herb butter

As frost is about to hit here in the northeast and the lastย treasures of the garden are picked,ย one question comes to mind;ย what to do with all the garden herbs enjoyed through the summer? One of the easiest and tastiestย solutions is to make herb butter! This recipe is soย simple that you will want to make it … Read more

Welcome To Eat Picks!

I am so excited to welcome you to my new site, a place created to share my passion for all things food, travel and photos! I developed a love of food way back when…actually, it was a love for baking, thanks toย my father, whoย was-and still is-ย the cook and a good one at that. Baking helped … Read more

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Save Money with Homemade Granola

What I like about this granola recipe is that it is a great base for any flavor combination your heart desires. I tend to make with dried apricots and yellow raisins because that is what my kids like the best. The last batch I made included dried cherries, cranberries and blueberries PLUS the apricots and … Read more

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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting

  After a very busy week, a day in the kitchen was needed to relax and create something sweet. As the taste buds were craving chocolate and I had very ripe bananas, I decided to makeย chocolate bananaย cupcakes, a taste reminiscentย of a February visit to Georgetown Cupcakesย in Washington, DC.ย ย It would also allow the opportunity to try … Read more

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The Best Smoothie You Will Ever Have

photo: www.momgotblog.com   One of the goals made after the New Year arrived was to incorporate more raw fruits and veggies inย my diet. One way I found to accomplish that was to have a smoothieย for a snack or sometimes even a meal. If having a smoothie as a meal, I tend to make for breakfast … Read more

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Super Easy Chicken Barley Soup

There is nothing better on a cold blustery day than to have a warm bowl of delicious soup, wouldn’t you agree? Well, maybe it could be better if you added the fact that you also were fighting a nasty cold. Then it would be doubly better. This week, not one, not two but three of … Read more

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Crockpot Chicken Chili Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Chili is a true family favorite meal! You can make this in a Crockpot or on the stove and still have a warm bowl of juicy chicken, white beans, green chilies, and sweet corn in every spoonful.  This chicken crockpot meal is so easy and delicious you’ll love having it as part of … Read more

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3 Berry Oatmeal- Mom Got Food

  Did you know that one of the top resolutions folks make for the New Year is to eat better? I’m no exception. I decided that this year, I amย making sure my diet is better.ย Our family doesn’t really eat bad on a normal day- we don’t drink soda that often, we always have veggies and … Read more

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Stuffing & Sides

We are in our third Saturday sharing recipes and I don’t know about you, but I am now starving for next week’s Thanksgiving meal! I can’t wait to entertain family and gather together for a wonderful holiday. Today we are talking stuffing, dressing, filling, or whatever you may call it. All describe the same thing, … Read more

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Homemade Apple Pie, Apple Crisp Recipe & More

This week we are talking Apples Pie & Crisp. Be sure to check the bottom of this post for some helpful Kitchen Tips! Welcome back for more recipes from Kelly’s Kitchen! Last week kicked off our month of Saturday recipes to share for the upcoming holiday (or any time). I hope you tried the Pumpkin … Read more

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Pear Pistachio Pizza Appetizer

Fall is the perfect time of year to welcome the cooler temperatures and enjoy cozy evenings. There are nights that my husband and I just do not feel like cooking and instead, have a dinner made up of appetizers. Simple finger foods with a glass of wine or a hearty beer and we are completely … Read more