Jen Elizabeth's Journals

I'm an ordinary mom on a crazy, messy, thrilling spiritual journey

Guiltless Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Squares with Raspberries

Guiltless Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Squares with Raspberries

What causes a seemingly ordinary, commonplace experience  to live on and become legend –  told and then repeated again and again, slightly altered, lightly exaggerated – when family gathers? Here is one from my family:  When we were young, my cousin Kristin and I were invited on 4-day vacation to Canada with our grandparents.  Our parents gave each of us a small stipend of cash to spend on souvenirs and…

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How to Make Creamy Soup the Healthy Way: Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup

How to Make Creamy Soup the Healthy Way: Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup

How strange has the weather been lately where you live? After all the stories I’ve heard in the news, I’m wondering if …
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Roasted Strawberry Fruit Dip with Dark Chocolate

Roasted Strawberry Fruit Dip with Dark Chocolate

Confession: my chocolate addiction is getting out of control.  The long, cold nights of winter (and the few hours of daylight) have made it …
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‘Sick-of-Chicken’ Cure: Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple

‘Sick-of-Chicken’ Cure: Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this refrain recently in your household: “chicken for dinner again?” Whether the complaint is coming from a …
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Several years ago, my husband Chris and I were fortunate enough to travel to Italy for our honeymoon. This is the southern coast of …
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Salmon, Spinach, and Potatoes with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Salmon, Spinach, and Potatoes with Lemon-Caper Sauce

It seems like everyone is talking about omega-3’s these days. I knew it had really gone mainstream when I saw a commercial the …
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Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Potato, Cauliflower, Cheddar and Chive Crust

Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Potato, Cauliflower, Cheddar and Chive Crust

Here are the things I love about this dish: It’s pretty sneaky and sly, and you’ll find out why in a minute …
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Next Week’s Scrumptious Pumpkin Menu As Decided By You…

Next Week’s Scrumptious Pumpkin Menu As Decided By You…

It wasn’t even close.  The baked salmon and shepherd’s pie are the clear winners.  So look for those recipes next week… Thank …
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