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by Kelly J. Larson Dedicated to my Mandarin speaking family members, each who would shout “Jiao!” to this three-ingredient salad (spring lettuce mix, green onions and Cuties citrus oranges), here’s a sweet, crunchy crowd pleaser that is made up of three parts. Cuties Citrus Salad 11 ounces spring mix salad greens 1 bunch of green […]

by Kelly J. Larson This colorful Green Peas and Bacon Salad, hearty and satisfying — with bacon, eggs and cheese, pairs nicely with almost anything, plus can be made a day or two in advance. Green Peas and Bacon Salad 6 slices bacon (reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease for dressing) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon […]

by Kelly J. Larson I’m an American girl who’s in love with a Dutch cookie. Gevulde Koeken are my favorite sweet memories from my time living in The Netherlands from 1984 to 1985. These plump, almond paste filled Dutch cookies are known for their shiny, golden, round shapes, topped with usually one to three almonds, […]

by Kelly J. Larson Salad dressing is the most important part of a salad or rice bowl or anything that is brought together with a dressing, in my opinion. There’s nothing more magical on a salad than freshly homemade dressing. My crew and I enjoy all the cuisine that Chick Fil-A has to offer including […]

by Kelly J. Larson Bar cookies have become my latest craze. Recently a friend requested chocolate chip cookie bars with chocolate frosting for her daughter’s birthday. These chocolate chip cookie bars are perfect to me, simply cut up and eaten without the frosting, but we all have our own indulgences, right? My idea of a […]

by Kelly J. Larson MINNEAPOLIS — After months of sorrow and sadness, there is light ahead for this young Minnesota family. A widow at 29, Jennifer Stacey Hanks, who has been combatting a seemingly unbearable journey as single mother of identical twin boys, walked the stage in Provo, Utah, at Brigham Young University’s graduation. Hanks […]

by Kelly J. Larson Sugar Cookie bars with sprinkles are buttery, soft and party-ready with tinted cream cheese frosting topped with colorful sprinkles. Ideal for making in advance, these sugar cookie bars are the perfect cross between cupcakes and roll-out sugar cookies. Bake ahead a few days before your event, then store them in the […]

by Kelly J. Larson My 15-year-old daughter attends an early morning seminary class before high school, with two amazing teachers who alternate each week providing New Testament instruction and inspiration on a daily basis. In addition to this spiritual feeding, one of her teachers served the teenagers her family’s traditional Christmas Morning Casserole for breakfast […]

by Kelly J. Larson Like anything, freshly made is almost always better than from a jar at the grocery store. I made this tangy and tart lemon curd for the first time and will probably never buy it off the shelves again — it’s so good homemade and much less expensive. I plan to add […]

by Kelly J. Larson It’s one month before Saint Patrick’s Day when I typically make corned beef and cabbage for dinner at least once. The anticipation for our March 17 dynamic duo grows as the shift in decor turns from red to green. A few days ago, my jaw dropped when I saw a Traeger […]