By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Mushroom Council and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Looking for ways to stretch your meat to save money? Wanting to find ways to boost the nutrition of your recipes? Mushrooms […]
Recipe Redux – Pumpkin Chai Waffles
May 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is all about tea and using tea as an inspiration for healthy dishes. I just love Chai and created my own blend back in the winter when I made my Hot Chai Dark Chocolate Mix. Using tea as an inspiration, I whipped up this batch of Pumpkin Chai Waffles. Yes, […]
Recipe for Cucumber Ranch Dressing
March 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
What is it about ranch dressing that people love so much? I admit, I’m a sucker for a good ranch dressing too. And my children love it. I’m fine with it being used as a dip with veggies – especially when it gets my children to eat more vegetables. And I love a good cucumber […]
In Honor Of National Nutrition Month….Roasting Vegetables
March 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” One area where most people fall short is eating vegetables. In my experience, people don’t know how to prepare them to bring out there natural sweetness. That is where roasting comes into play. To keep reading, visit my original […]
Recipe Redux: Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, Kale and Pesto Pizza
January 21, 2014 by 10 Comments
What a most lovely mouthful – to say and eat! This month’s Recipe Redux challenge is all about pizza, one of America’s favorite foods. We love pizza night at our house and make it quite often. I love to do a pizza bar and set out a variety of toppings so that everyone can make […]
Top 13 Posts of 2013
December 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The last day of the year, and what a year it has been. There are so many fun things on the horizon for 2014, and a new venture I can’t wait to tell you all about, though it will have to wait a little longer (sorry to be such a tease!). In the meantime, it […]
Roasted Carrot Souffle and Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Review
December 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Disclosure: I received a free bottle of Pompeian Grapeseed Oil to test. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Cooking spray is one of my must-haves in the kitchen. I use it almost daily for a variety of tasks in the kitchen from cooking eggs, greasing baking dishes to a quick spritz on a measuring […]
Recipe Redux – Hot Chai Dark Chocolate Mix
November 21, 2013 by 6 Comments
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is Adding Merriment to Mixes: From hostess gifts to holiday gifts, it’s the season for DIY offerings from your kitchen. And homemade mixes couldn’t be easier! I love finding something new each year to bestow upon my friends and family and this one is certainly a keeper. My inspiration for this […]
Recipe Redux: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Salmon
October 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
I really wasn’t sure I was going to take part in this month’s Recipe Redux as I knew I would be busy at the annual food and nutrition convention of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. However, when I saw the theme, The No-Casserole Crock Pot, I knew I couldn’t miss it. Those of you […]
Rosemary Bread Recipe and Review of Pompeian Olive Oil
October 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Disclosure: I received a free bottle of Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil to test and use in a recipe. I also received a $10 gift card to Wal-Mart to purchase ingredients for recipe creation. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love olive oil. It is my go to oil for most cooking applications […]
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