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Turkey Chili & New Year’s Resolutions:Rewind

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Monday, January 7th, 2013, 7:37 pm ♦ 1 Comment

Wow. 2010..come and gone? Fastest year of my life. Looking ahead into 2011 I have high hopes and a few dreams. (more...) [...]

Recipe Recycle: Simple Stir Fry

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 4:13 pm ♦ No Comments

I've had one of those weekends. You know, the kind where nothing is planned, and you can literally lay around all weekend in your pajamas? I've come to love these weekends. (more...)[...]

“Faked” Mac n Cheese

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 10:07 pm ♦ No Comments

Whenever I get a craving for something super decadent, my first thought is how to achieve the same taste, but in a healthier way. (more...) [...]

Mexican Quinoa Bowl

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 6:08 pm ♦ No Comments

The first time I saw quinoa, I thought it was pronounced "kee-no-a", but come to find out...its actually KEEN-wah. I wonder how long I went around calling it kee-no-a? (more...) [...]

Recipe Recycle: Curry Chicken Salad

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 9:00 am ♦ No Comments

You know what sounds good for lunch? This chicken salad. I love me some chicken salad, but most of the time its laden with mayo, making it also chock full of calories. (more...) [...]

The easiest salad you’ll ever make.

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 10:30 am ♦ No Comments

Several years ago, a long time friend taught me how to make this salad. Its the easiest salad you'll ever make, yet is flavorful, and full of healthy greens and nutrients. (more...)< [...]

Homemade Hummus

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 11:36 am ♦ 2 Comments

There are a myriad of things to put roasted garlic into. (more...) [...]

This time last year…

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 9:51 am ♦ 1 Comment

So I've been doing a lot of research lately on the foods we eat, and what food companies are telling us. And let me tell you, the more I read, the more freaked out I get. Its insane to learn of all the things we readily believe from what we are being told from the FDA and ADA. [...]

Lightened-up Chicken Parmesan

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 11:21 am ♦ No Comments

One of my favorite things to do with recipes is to re-vamp them, cut calories, and make them healthier, lighter and "cleaner". When I see a recipe to try, my first thought is what ingredients can I swap out, switch up, or change to make it more Healthy Housewife-esque.. [...]

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, 6:49 am ♦ 1 Comment

Ok guys...I'm leaving in two days. Really? How is this even possible? I am basically still in denial because all of this has happened in a matter of two months and I feel like I haven't had time for it to really sink in? [...]

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