Appetizers/Snacks

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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Meyer Lemon Mug Cake – Low Carb & Gluten Free {Guest Post}

March 1, 2013
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I’m bringing you all something a little different today! Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food is here to share a gluten-free goodie. When I was asking for guest posts, Carolyn asked if I was okay with a low-carb recipe. I said yes! I love providing my readers with new ideas and recipes that [...]

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Classic Homemade Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

February 25, 2013
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This is a staple in our house. I make it on a nearly weekly basis. I love, love, love that I can get a snack full of protein without feeling guilty about it. Extra points for choosing veggies over hummus triangles.

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Apple & Cookie Butter Dessert Sandwich

February 20, 2013
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Sometimes you just want to indulge in a quick sweet treat, using ingredients you have in the house and can make in a flash. I love to simplify my life by creating fun new recipes from things I already have on hand. This recipe fits the bill. Who needs to stand over the stove slaving [...]

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Banana Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze {guest post}

February 8, 2013
Banana Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze {guest post}

I’m so thrilled to have Karly of Buns in my Oven guest posting for me today. When she said she wanted to guest post on little ol’ Rachel Cooks–I was blown away and so honored! She is insanely talented and I’m so happy to introduce you all to her if you don’t already know her. [...]

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Vanilla Bean Candied Walnuts

January 30, 2013
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These walnuts need to come with a huge warning label: ADDICTING. SEVERELY ADDICTING. DON’T LEAVE OUT IN PLAIN SIGHT. Seriously. Vanilla and walnuts are made for each other. Match made in food heaven. These are amazing on salads, would be great on ice cream or frozen yogurt (duh) and obvioussssssly are perfect on their own. [...]

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Ginger Wasabi Edamame Hummus {guest post}

January 25, 2013
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I’m so happy to have Ali of Gimme Some Oven here. Ali is insanely talented and a major go-getter. She recently expanded her website in a big way! This girl has you covered with Gimme Some Film, Gimme Some Style, Gimme Some Life, and Gimme Some Reads.  I for one should probably spend a little [...]

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Fat-Free Slow Cooker “Refried” Beans

January 24, 2013
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Every time I eat refried beans out of can, I think about how salty they are. I love them, and I do love salt, but they are really too salty. When I was pregnant I couldn’t even really eat them and now I still don’t really enjoy them for this reason. Is that hormonal? Hormones [...]

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