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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...)[...]

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...) [...]

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...) [...]

Indulgence made over

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:17 pm ♦ 1 Comment

I'm not one or ordering appetizers very often. I must admit though, whenever I'm at a restaurant and fried zucchini is on the menu. I am compelled to order it. Somehow this unnatural force comes over me saying.."must have fried, grease-laden zucchini." I mean, its a fried vegetable, health [...]

Spinach chips

Posted in: Snacks ♦ Friday, March 18th, 2011, 8:17 am ♦ 5 Comments

Life is crazy. I can't believe I found a few spare minutes to blog this! I promise I will get back to it... (more...) [...]

Mom’s Pasta Salad

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Monday, March 7th, 2011, 10:25 am ♦ 1 Comment

My mom has been making this pasta salad since before I was born. It is her "go-to" recipe for parties, get-togethers, or an easy saturday night meal. (more...) [...]

Two Weeks?

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes ♦ Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 8:02 pm ♦ 1 Comment

Normally I am amazed at how time flies, but last week and this week? The end of September? The past few weeks have been like a whirlwind. This may be because we are leaving in two weeks! agh! (more...) [...]

Oven Roasted Green Beans

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Monday, September 20th, 2010, 6:32 pm ♦ No Comments

Well...we are completely packed and shipped out. I am living off of 4 outfits, and GET THIS...only 5 pairs of shoes! It's torturous, really. We woke up super early friday morning to prepare for the movers, and got everything itemized, color coded, and entered into a nice little excel spreadsheet. [...]

I <3 Broccoli

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Friday, August 20th, 2010, 6:42 am ♦ 5 Comments

I LOVE broccoli. Simply put..I love, love, love it. Whether its steamed, roasted, or grilled I absolutely love broccoli. I am definitely a veggie girl, but broccoli by far is my favorite. Because of this, I am always coming up with new ways to make it to keep it interesting. [...]

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