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Patriotic Table Decor – Red White Blue Party Decorations
I have put together a group of patriotic table decor ideas that can be done on a budget and in no time at all. They are perfect for both Memorial Day and the upcoming Fourth of July! We’ve all had that moment when our friends or parents decide to visit with no notice for an important […]
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Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers – a Spicy Dinner Time Recipe
Since my husband is the lover of heat in recipes and I like things a bit more savory, these recipe for Mexican style stuffed peppers is my compromise that suits us both. My husband and I often eat out at our favorite Mexican restaurant. When we do, you can guarantee that at least one of […]
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Mango Salsa and Homemade Tortilla Chips
If you are looking for a tasty appetizer to start off your next BBQ, you can’t go past this recipe for mango salsa and homemade tortilla chips. Summer is getting closer and that means that grilling season and get togethers are right around the corner. Looking for an easy party appetizer? Try this recipe for […]
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Cinco de Mayo Progressive Dinner Party
One of my favorite things to do with my fiends when we entertain is to have a progressive dinner party. We go from one house to the next, with each friend contributing something to the dinner party menu. My blogging friends and I decided to have a Cinco de Mayo progressive dinner party online this […]
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Recipe – Spicy Chicken Appetizers
This spicy bacon wrapped chicken bites recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo! My husband is a heat freak. He loves really spicy foods of all types and he believes hot sauce belongs in every recipe. Me…not so much. I like a bit of heat but not as much as he does. So, finding the […]
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Light Seafood Piccata with Pasta
This light seafood piccata with pasta gives me all the taste of a restaurant version of the dish but is so much lower in fat and calories. My husband and I love seafood and often choose it when we eat at our favorite restaurants. But, so many times, the restaurant version is full of heavy […]
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Copy Cat Cheddar Bay Biscuits – Southern Food Recipe
With this recipe for copy cat cheddar bay biscuits, your family will have the authentic taste of them anytime you like. Anyone who has eaten at the Red Lobster knows that their famous cheddar bay biscuits are to die for. But there is no need to go to Red Lobster to enjoy them. Just make them […]
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Low Calorie Brownies made with Diet Dr. Pepper – Slimmed Down Dessert
These low calorie brownies have no oil but still pack a powerful flavor. The secret is using diet soda for this slimmed down dessert. Making these diet Dr. Pepper brownies is easy and they have a much lower calorie count than normal brownies, so they are easy on your waist line. The brownies are lighter […]
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Mediterranean Bean & Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Bean & Chickpea Salad is my latest recreation of some of the dishes that I have been sampling when we eat out at Mediterranean restaurants. For another healthy and filling salad, check out my antipasto salad with home made red wine vinaigrette. It is full of bold flavors. My husband has long been […]
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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Bread
This delicious bacon jalapeño cheese bread is soft, buttery and just full of the flavor of pepper, bacon and Monterey Jack Cheese. The bread is a very versatile, all around recipe. Cheese is a huge hit with most Americans. It even has its own National Day – January 20 is celebrated each year as National […]
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Roasted Yam Salad with Seasoned Chicken
This Roasted Yam Salad with seasoned chicken has the most amazing flavors. It’s simple to make and just full of hearty goodness and flavor. Salads don’t have to be boring and this is one proves it in spades. This vegetable salad is the perfect way for me to incorporate a wonderful blend of superfoods into […]
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
These chocolate chip oatmeal muffins have a few tweaks to them that make them lower in calories, but still loaded with flavor. They make a great breakfast on the go. There are some mornings when I go all out and have a cooked breakfast, and then other mornings when I am looking for something quick, […]
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One Pot Creamy Spinach Sausage Fettuccine Recipe
This one pot creamy spinach sausage fettuccine recipe is one that I get asked to make again and again. It is that tasty! I love fettuccine, my whole family loves sausages, and I love meals that come together easily. Pasta and sausages go together in my house like a hand and glove. My husband loves […]
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Making Lunch Time Healthy – My Top 8 Tips
Making lunch time healthy is easy if you follow these tips. With a bit of thought and a little planning ahead, you can make sure that your lunch time is healthy by choice. If you are like me, you may find that preparing a healthy meal at lunch can be a bit of a challenge. […]
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Girls’ Night In – 6 Tips for a Fun-Filled Evening at Home
I have to admit it. I love a girls’ night in. It gives me a chance to have a few of my gal friends over, watch some chick flicks without the guys complaining about it, and enjoy some of our favorite foods. It is a no stress night that is filled with laughter and fun, […]
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Yellow Fin Tuna with Pineapple Salsa
I love yellow fin tuna. It is also known as Ahi Tuna and can be prepared in so many ways. Today’s recipe for yellow fin tuna with pineapple salsa is easy to make and the pineapple adds a great freshness to the recipe. Add a touch of freshness to dinner with this Yellow Fin Tuna […]
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Skinny Ground Turkey Enchiladas
These Skinny Ground Turkey Enchiladas are my latest attempt at lightening up a normal Mexican food recipe and my whole family loved them. It’s pretty much guaranteed, in our house, when I ask the question of my husband “where would you like to eat out tonight?” that he will pick one of his favorite Mexican […]
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Albacore Tuna Rice Paper Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
This recipe for albacore tuna rice paper spring rolls rivals the ones my husband and I get at our favorite Thai restaurant. I love Asian inspired recipes. They are clean and full of healthy ingredients and so flavorful. They are light, crunchy and go perfectly with the sweet and spicy home made dipping sauce. These […]
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One Pan Roasted Chicken Dinner
Everything for this one pan roasted chicken dinner is placed on a baking sheet and it is ready to eat before you know it. One pan, easy clean up, fast. Oh my goodness, my mind is going into overtime dinner love for this one! I make roast chicken all the time, but normally I do the […]
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Easy Parmesan Chicken – Italian Delight!
This easy Parmesan chicken recipe is perfect for those nights when time is at a premium and everyone is telling me that they are hungry. Getting something on the table in a hurry for a hectic weeknight can sometimes be a challenge. I normally like to cook everything from scratch but there are times when I […]
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Crock Pot Jambalaya – Slow Cooker Delight
This crock pot jambalaya is a nice addition to my long list of my favorite crock pot recipes. I love the way it turned out! I have eaten jambalaya many times when dining out but this is one of those recipes that I have not made at home. That is, until today. Crock pot meals […]
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Turkey Cordon Bleu Wraps
These turkey Cordon Bleu wraps give the decadent flavor of the normal Cordon Bleu recipes, but I have used a few substitutes to lighten them up in a more healthy manner. Getting back in to a healthier way of eating after the last few months of holiday eating can sometimes be a challenge. No one likes […]
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Peanut Butter Banana Belgian Waffles with Dark Chocolate
My latest excursion into waffle kingdom are these wonderful peanut butter banana Belgian waffles with dark chocolate and whipped cream. HEAVEN for breakfast! I have discovered a love of all things waffles lately. There is nothing quite like the taste of these delicious, toasty treats with wells that just scream out for something to fill […]
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Moderation and Smart Choices are the Key to a Balanced New Year
For the last few years, my thinking has shifted from one that involves thoughts of deprivation to one that focuses on the words “moderation and smart choices.” Each January, I take stock of the past year and focus on how I would like my coming year to be. For me, this often means a reset […]
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Paleo Nutella Cranberry Baked Apples
Nutella has both dairy and sugar and both of these are not allowed on a Paleo diet. These Paleo Nutella Cranberry Baked Apples are a tasty way to celebrate Nutella day guilt free. I love Nutella. I love baked Apples and I love fun celebration days. February 5 is Nutella day and what a tasty day […]
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Paleo Hazelnut Butter – AKA Nutella – 12 Ways to Use it.
Following a paleo diet is easy if you have the right products on hand. I’ve found 12 delicious ways to use hazelnut butter. Did you know that February 5 is considered Nutella day? If you love chocolate and hazelnuts, you have likely tried Nutella. But what happens in you wish to follow a Paleo diet? […]