Fix-It and Forget-It

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We have been reading our cookbooks whenever we can these days to find fun, festive dishes for our holiday gatherings that don’t require a lot of effort but still look and taste fabulous.

This recipe fits our needs and goes beyond our expectations. Not only does it taste great and look appetizing, it also gives us meat and one side dish in the same pot. All you need to add is something green, and your meal is complete and looks lovely.

You can impress your guests but still spend time with them when they arrive. This recipe makes entertaining easy.
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Peach season is over. I am always sad at that moment. Beginning in late August, I keep checking with our local orchard about how many more pickings they’ll have. Last week I got the news—and I called our daughters right away.

“Hurry and get to Kauffman’s. They’ve picked their last peaches!” I believe were my exact words.

And so here we are, with the weather turning cool and October coming quickly. Fresh peaches are over, but I’m still wishing for them.

We found this recipe the other day and it was the perfect solution for me. It satisfies my peach craving, and it gives me something warm to drink now that the chill is clearly here to stay.
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Fresh nutmeg is a great spice.

Really.

You can use it in dishes like French toast or a cobbler. Or you can simply sprinkle it over ice cream for a delicious treat.
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