Appetizers/Snacks

Savory Quinoa Muffins

May 22, 2013
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  It’s no secret that I love quinoa. I’m always trying to think of new things to do with it. I love its nutty flavor and slight crunch and the versatility that it provides. I am so excited about these savory quinoa muffins. They are so full of flavor and nutrition. Not only do they have quinoa, [...]

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Veggie & Dip Stuffed Mushrooms

May 20, 2013
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Party food can be rich and heavy, so I’m always looking for something to fill up my plate that won’t make me feel weighted down and gross. So when Sabra sent my some of their products to play around with (I’m super excited to be a Sabra Tastemaker this year!), I decided to make a [...]

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Pizza Chicken Tenders

May 17, 2013
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Apparently I’m on a chicken tender kick. They are so fun and easy to customize. It is a toss up to which flavor I like better, these pizza chicken tenders or my taco chicken tenders. The chicken tender recipes could have something to do with having a two year old, too. She of course loves [...]

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Southwestern Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

May 2, 2013
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These little buggers are one of my latest favorites. They are so good and so addicting. Little tiny (and might I add, adorable) sweet peppers stuffed with spiced-up gooey cream cheese and topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs? I mean, really–what could go wrong in this scenario? Did I add that they are unbelievably easy to [...]

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Taco Chicken Tenders

May 1, 2013
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Alright–I’m getting with the blogging program now (enough with the wintry beef stew recipes, right?) and posting some southwestern and Mexican inspired recipes for the rest of the week that would work for any Cinco de Mayo party. I’m starting with these Taco Chicken Tenders that are actually perfect for any day. My family loved these and I [...]

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Chive Bread {giveaway}

April 24, 2013
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Heather Christo–yeah, the one with the amazing kitchen–wrote an equally amazing cookbook:  Heather Christo’s Generous Table: Easy & Elegant Recipes through the Seasons And it is gorgeous. I mean–really. I sat down and just leafed through this book admiring the beautiful photos and sweet stories about her family. The book itself has a calming effect. [...]

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Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan & Spinach Pizza Roll

April 16, 2013
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Country Herb Ranch, Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Smoked Bacon Ranch, and Spicy Chipotle Pepper. These are the flavors of the new Sandwich Spreads and Dips from Hidden Valley.  They sound pretty decadent, right? Surprise!  They contain only one-third the calories of mayonnaise and only two grams of fat per serving, thanks to the addition of white [...]

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Baked Pea Dumplings

April 8, 2013
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Roasted Mushrooms with Balsamic, Thyme and Dijon

April 4, 2013
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I’m obviously on a roasted vegetable kick. Although, it isn’t really a “kick.” A) It’s always been there — I love them! and B) It isn’t going anywhere. I also happen to love thyme. And roasted mushrooms are my favorite of all roasted vegetables. I could eat an embaressing amount of them, but I guess it is [...]

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Southwestern Mac & Cheese Muffins

March 13, 2013
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You all know I love macaroni and cheese. Mac & cheese and popcorn…my two food loves. I’m a classy girl in that respect, huh. I don’t care, I’ll say it loud and proud. I LOVE MAC & CHEESE. Any mac & cheese. Cold mac & cheese. Fancied up mac and cheese. Mac & cheese out [...]

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