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When I cookout, it's always a crowd.  And over the years of hosting big meals, I've learned that ME enjoying the event also matters, and how relaxed and happy I am sets the tone for the event.  No one likes a frantic and stressed host.

So I've created a handful of tried and true recipes that everyone loves, are inexpensive and easy to make, that I can whip out in no time.  The ingredients are simple, so t

For our family, I'm keeping it simple and starting Taco Rice in the slow cooker in the morning.  Then, after work and homeschool, I'll make my canned tomato Pico de Gallo and Black Bean Salsa.  I'm going to try the Cilantro Lime Ranch dressing (my sister Claudia's family recipe).  It's going to be delicious (and easy!).

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Hi blog friends!

I'm so excited to share a huge project that I've been working on with you today!

As many that have been here a while know, I spend much of my time cooking meals for our family.  We live in rural Alaska with very limited restaurant options, and our family is home-based (work from home with homeschooled kids), so this adds up to 2-3 meals every day ... for more 15 years now!

Well, I finally found the time, and gathered up all my recipes, and t