09 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in chicken & turkey, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin
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avocado, brown rice, cheese, chicken, corn, pinto beans, spinach, tomatoes
Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl.
I went to Pet Smart during lunch to replenish Lilah’s food. Pet Smart is very close to Pier One. I was smack in the middle of Healthy Lunch Bowl Week. They sell really pretty bowls. Continue reading »
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05 Friday Sep 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook
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The things you dream of while laying in bed waiting for the first dog to stir. Naan Flatbread is so versatile and delicious. My favorite way to use it is as pizza crust. Just add your favorite toppings and bake. On this morning we turned naan into Bacon, Egg & Cheese Flatbread Pizza. Got two thumbs up for this one. Felt a bit guilty accepting praises when it took little to no effort but I got over that ;) Continue reading »
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02 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in appetizers, eat out of the fridge/pantry, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, seafood
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Spicy Shrimp & Spinach Quesadilla. Sometimes you have a dish at a restaurant that needs to be recreated. Typically it’s because that dish becomes engrained on your taste buds…..in a good way. Continue reading »
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07 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in love to cook, pasta, seafood
For the past few days I have been pondering what to make for Sunday dinner. On Friday we declared it would be Seafood Lasagna. As I prepared to head to the grocery store on Sunday morning, there was an abrupt change of plans. “You know what, pick up a Ribeye for dinner. That would be a lot easier than the lasagna.” As you wish. Hmmp. Since when has easy been my reason for cooking? I surprised them with Seafood Lasagna Roll-Ups as an appetizer. Continue reading »
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30 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook
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I declared I would share a different Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe each day for the entire month of April, also known as National Grilled Cheese Month. While we had a good amount in the archives we’ve had to put on our creative recipe hats to fill out our offering. What a month!! Are you ready? Recipe links are below each photo. Enjoy!!
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18 Tuesday Feb 2014
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bacon, cheese, chili, potato, sour cream
Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}.
I love this combination so much that I got up bright and early one morning with the sole intention of making a pot of chili…so that I could picture it on top of this Perfectly Baked Potato. Continue reading »
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24 Sunday Nov 2013
We’ll all be looking for ways to use up some leftover roast turkey (or chicken). Why look further than classic Turkey Divan. Creamy sauce poured over roasted turkey and steamed broccoli then baked to into amazing. It’s a comfort food classic and when it’s time for another Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week, you’ll be glad to have this recipe on hand.
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18 Monday Nov 2013
Posted in love to cook, salads
We had a good old fashioned Lunch Counter Style Chef’s Salad for dinner last night. It had been years since I’ve had one. Once the salad revolution transformed how we view salads, some of the old standards have been slowly forgotten. I can say with certainty that there’s a reason the Chef’s Salad was on most menus for decades. It’s delicious and a completely satisfying meal. Continue reading »
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17 Sunday Mar 2013
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! How does one day draw in sooo many people?
Beer.
AND that we’re a melting pot society…who wants to claim to be Irish at least one day a year :)
St. Patrick’s Day seems to span across continents, dialects, and generations. We’re looking for permission to drink. Beer. And make Irish Soda Bread…so we can turn it into Patty Melts on St. Paddy’s Day. That’s my theory. And the St. Patty’s Melt was born. Continue reading »
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08 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in love to cook, soups, stews, chili
When I make French Onion Soup I know my family feels loved. That makes me happy. A big pot of buttery caramelized onions, fresh herbs & garlic, nice rich beef stock, topped with an over-sized crouton smothered with cheese. It’s LOVE I tell you. Continue reading »
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