Is It Spring Yet?

Waffles With Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce

Olive Garden Copycat Alfredo Sauce

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Is it Spring yet? Are we there yet? Did anybody catch what the groundhog said? I am so ready for Spring, warmer weather, a bit of sunshine (though I don't mind the rain) and being able to boot my boys outdoors! We are all suffering from cabin fever and just about to drive each crazy. 

While I figure out how not to pull my hair out, here are a few new recipes I found on the internet that I am very excited to try out. Enjoy!

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Heart Disease Awareness Month!

Smoked Salmon Chowder

Braised Short Rib Soft Tacos

No Bake Nutella Granola Bars

February is American Heart Disease Awareness Month!  Are you at risk for heart disease? There are many local health resources and groups who participate in Heart Disease Awareness Month, which you can participate with or contribute to. Or visit American Heart Disease's site for more information.

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Sweets For Your Sweetie!

Valentine's Day Bark

Valentine's Day S'mores

Valentine's Day Gumdrops

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake

If your sweetie has a sweet tooth like mine does, this post is perfect for Valentine's Day. I've found four tasty desserts for just about any sweets and treats lover. These are just to get you started with inspiration for how you can make Valentine's Day extra sweet for your special someone!

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Game Day Recipe Roundup!

Philly Cheese Steak Queso Dip

White Chocolate Reese’s Brownies

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Mini Reese’s Blondies

Creamy BLT Dip

Whether you love watching the big game, or just enjoy entertaining hungry super bowl fans, I've got some delicious dishes that will make you the winner - no matter who actually wins the super bowl. Enjoy this game day roundup and give at least one of these touchdown tasty recipes a try!

Watch the game, have the fun, eat the food.

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Savory Soup and Some Chili

Sweet Potato Sausage Soup

According to Epicurious.com this Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is a savory blend of garlic, paprika and a few other spices you'll like. The recipe calls for Linguica, a Portuguese pork sausage, but a Spanish Chorizo or other rich flavorful sausage would work just as well. I dare you not to like this heart soup!

Chili Mac

When you are short on time (or patience) this Chili Mac will do the trick, and just might become a favorite in your house, like it did mine. It's quick, easy and only requires five ingredients. The blogger who shared it adapted the delicious dish from a Weight Watchers recipe of all things. It's amazing what yummy dinners you can create fast, with just a few simple ingredients. 

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Slow Cooker Recipes To Love

Honey Garlic Chicken

With the New Year behind us, it seems every where I look around the internet, everyone is making resolutions, setting goals and looking for a way to improve their lives in 2014. I'm not big on resolutions, but I have set a few manageable goals for this year. Some are personal. And some are more family oriented. Under both categories I have the word "simplify."

I want to simplify my life, my family time and my home. That means acquiring new skills in home making and the kitchen. I have owned a slower cooker (aka crock pot) for a few years now and periodically pull it out. But I am amazed at how many food bloggers practically live out of their crock pots...or at least constantly feed their families out of them.

I decided increasing my practice and use of slow cookers definitely supported my "simplify" goal in many ways: reduce meal preparation time in the evenings, reduce stress over what's for dinner, and increase adoration from the family at my mad cooking skills. I found tons of slow cooker resources, blogs and free recipes online to get me started. And I am sharing two of my best finds with you here.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

The Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken from Repeat Crafter Me, and featured at Old Fashioned Living, is my new favorite by far. It's simple, delicious and goes with just about any veggie or rice dish I can think of. Very versatile.

My other find is the Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos from Love From The Oven. This will be my go-to crock pot recipe and here's why: It's easy to prepare, my family LOVES tacos and the recipe is so versatile. I can easily substitute shredded beef or pulled pork in for the chicken and get the same delicious result! Plus, I can pair this with tortillas, pita bread, lettuce wraps, served over rice or pasta, or even rolled up enchilada style.

So that wraps up my New Year's goal to simplify and my new favorite slow cooker recipes (free by the way). What are your goals for 2014? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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Happy New Year!

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I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for following our blog and for continuing to support and use the free recipes at Alicia's Recipes. 

We know you have so many options for how you spend your time online, especially when it comes to free recipe sites. We are so glad you keep coming back for more!

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