Recipe: Thai-Inspired Chicken & Noodles

Recipe: Thai-Inspired Chicken & Noodles

This is one of the boy's recent picks for cookery adventures. And I admit, I was a bit skeptical. I've had Thai dishes before where the peanut sauce was overwhelming, and thus not enjoyable (for me). Happily, that is not the case with this dish. I'm not sure whether...

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Recipe: Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe: Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Yes, that's right - a long overdue recipe post! Try to contain your shock and glee. 🙂 The boy and I are back on the cooking-new-things bandwagon. This is based on a recipe we found in a Better Homes & Garden slow cooker book. It originally called for a different mix...

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Recipe: Date Balls

Recipe: Date Balls

  You didn't think I could let the holidays go by without sharing a holiday recipe, did you? 🙂 This is a recipe that my mom got way back in the day when my dad was stationed in Germany. There was a cookie swap with neighbors/friends/fellow military families, and...

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Recipe: Beefed Up Ramen

Recipe: Beefed Up Ramen

  Another recipe that doesn't really yield pretty pictures, but I promise it's yummy. Like most 20-somethings I know, one of the items that can generally be found in our pantry is Ramen noodles. Usually beef flavor, occasionally chicken. And while I enjoy a good...

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Recipe Guest Post: Caramel Apples

Recipe Guest Post: Caramel Apples

Today I'm turning over the blog to one of my wonderful sponsors this month, Kassi! Her and her sister blog over at Truly Lovely, and today she's sharing a perfect-for-fall treat. Read on, and then go say hi over at her place or on Twitter!   Hi there! I'm Kassi...

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Recipe: Alfredo Chicken & Biscuits

Recipe: Alfredo Chicken & Biscuits

This originally appeared as a guest post over on Confessions of a Semi-Domesicated Mama. This an easy and tasty recipe sure to please kids and grown-ups alike. Bonus: it's equally as good as warmed-up leftovers. Alfredo Chicken & Biscuits   Ingredients 2 c. cubed...

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Recipe: Picante Chicken Tacos

Recipe: Picante Chicken Tacos

I got this recipe from my sister (yes, the same brilliant one who introduced me to the wonder of sweet potato casserole). It might be the easiest thing I've made with my slow cooker yet. This taco filling is TASTY and will make your house/kitchen smell amazing for the...

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Recipe Guest Post: Puff Balls

Recipe Guest Post: Puff Balls

Today's tasty post comes to you from one of my fabulous sponsors, Amber! She blogs over at My Three Bittles, and you can also find her on Twitter. Be sure to go say hi after checking out her post below!   Today I'm gonna share with you a favorite of ours, PUFF...

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Recipe: Brown Chicken Curry

Recipe: Brown Chicken Curry

This is one of my absolute, all-time favorite meals. I always clean my plate (and am sometimes tempted to lick it clean), and leftovers disappear in a hurry over the next day or so. I used to have to go to an Asian market to find this curry sauce mix, but then my...

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Recipe: Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

Recipe: Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

Today's post is brought to you by Keely, a fellow Better Bloggers Network member and baker extraordinaire. I can't wait to try these! Hello, lovely Dragonflight Dreams readers! Thanks for having me here. I usually blog over at Hairbows and Butter. I'm a baker, a lover...

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Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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