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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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Easy Southwestern Salad {Putting Good into your Family Dinner – giveaway!}

April 18, 2013
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While I love to cook, there is something wonderfully comforting knowing that there is a pizza in the freezer, made with natural ingredients, that I can toss in the oven on a busy night. Or maybe on a night when the two kiddos have really worn me out and I just don’t feel like making [...]

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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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Mild Pesto {to freeze!}

September 20, 2012
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This is pesto you can eat on a first date. Well–I can’t guarantee you won’t have green stuff stuck in your teeth after you eat it, but I guess you gotta live on the edge a little bit. Besides, it’s the truest test of character–will your date tell you about it or let you walk around all [...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Red Onion

April 23, 2012
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Pasta. Bacon. Mushrooms. Wine. Cheese. Do I have your attention?

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Spinach Quiche with a Cornmeal Crust

March 21, 2012

Brunch. It is a wonderful thing. If I had to choose one meal a day: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I would choose brunch. Sleep in, brew a big pot of coffee and then eat tons of eggs, carbs, and fresh fruit. I mean, really, what could be better? Mimosas. That would make it better. So…while [...]

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Spinach Dip {Guest Post}

February 8, 2012

I have another terrific guest post to share with you! Jessie from Living Mostly Meatless doesn’t know it…but spinach dip is one of my ALL TIME favorite things. Loving this lightened-up version she created. Thanks for helping out, Jessie! Psst…you can also find Jessie on Twitter and Facebook. ____________________________________________

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Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach

November 9, 2011

I love to cook with my mom. Whenever we spend time together, half of it is spent in the kitchen. We were cooking together this past weekend and she said, “Isn’t it fun to cook with other people?” I said yes almost without thinking, but then after taking a moment to think about it, I [...]

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Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Spinach and Basil

October 19, 2011

I didn’t want to leave anything out in the title–I’m in love with all the ingredients in this dish. I quite often buy chicken sausage when I go to the store. It isn’t usually part of my “menu plan” for the week. I buy it for these days:

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Pasta with Bertolli Sauce and Roasted Red Peppers

June 2, 2011

As much as I love to cook, I also love a quick easy meal that I can throw together without too much effort. When it gets towards the end of the week, I usually have to start getting creative and using what I have in the freezer and in the pantry. I also like to [...]

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