-
cute, mini & skinny meatloaf
I have been craving comfort food lately. You know what I am talking about a cheesy hamburger macaroni bake, or maybe some loaded mashed potatoes or even better how about a salisbury steak with a rich gravy…boy oh boy I could get myself in trouble with all those for sure. As much as I would love to have any of those delicious dinners I decided to take a little different route…I wanted to make one of The Hubby’s favorite comfort foods but with it lightened-up a bit but still delicious and everything he loves about the original and then my mini skinny meatloaf was created. The Hubby’s mom made meatloaf a…
-
fajita skewers please…
Who is ready for grilling season…I AM!! There is just something so great about getting outside and cooking over an open fire (or having The Hubby do it) and experiencing the great flavors that come with it. It just seems to make everything taste better, even the stuff that isn’t cooked on the grill….and especially these fajita skewers. Living in SE Texas definitely has its perks and one of the big ones is almost year round grilling and these fajita skewers are a must make. Fajita’s are a favorite when we go out to one of our favorite Tex-mex restaurants but they can be loaded with extra fat and…
-
stirrin’ things up with some stir fry
So how do you feel about stir fry? This was a question posed to me not too long ago and to be honest I didn’t have much of an answer. I mean I have had my fair share of stir fry, ok maybe not my fair share but at least a couple here and there and they were always ok. Probably my favorite was this one that I fixed last year (yes, I don’t fix stir fry that often) but for some odd reason I was craving a little stir fry. I was at the grocery store when the craving hit me and I immediately went back to the produce…
-
the skinny on cornbread
If you were to ask The Hubby what his favorite all time side is you might be surprised what his answer would be…some might say mashed potatoes (Ok I would say mashed potatoes), some might say rice or broccoli but The Hubby would say cornbread. He LOVES cornbread!! There is just one problem…cornbread can be crazy fattening and not very conducive to a healthier eating plan, so I have been working on a lightened-up version of The Hubby’s favorite…only in muffin form! So why muffins…two reasons really. They make it easy for portion control and they are cute….so its a win all the way around. If you do not want to make…
-
all day beans…pinto beans
I don’t know about you but this weekend is going to be all about finishing up some around the house projects and enjoying the nice weather we are going to be having…nice like in weather in the low 80’s with a nice breeze. This is one of the many reason I love living in SE Texas in February…now of course ask me how I feel about it in the summer and I might be singing a different song then…but for now I will take this crazy nice weekend and enjoy a nice pot of beans when all the work is done. So you might be asking why would would…
-
skinny oatmeal n muffins
Mornings are made for muffins…like these blueberry muffins, strawberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins or even these bran muffins but sometimes muffins can be really full of all that stuff we don’t need (i.e. fat, calories & points)…but don’t worry I found these muffins! First off I love oatmeal & I love muffins so the idea of putting oatmeal in a muffin made me a little giddy and then add in some brown sugar and maple syrup and I get super giddy. Not only are these muffins loaded with things I love but they also taste anything but skinny, they actually taste very indulgent and you might even have some thoughts of guilt…
-
a skinny tetrazzini…but don’t tell anyone
Some of my most favorite dinners are those from my childhood and chicken tetrazzini is one for sure. There is just something so good about pasta, chicken and a creamy sauce all cooked together in a casserole. To be honest I am not sure if it was the actual dish or just the fact that I LOVED casseroles. My love of casserole’s started at an early age, some of my first memories of family dinners included a casserole of some sort or another. My mom would make everything from a mac-n-cheese hamburger casserole to this enchilada casserole and of course her classic chicken tetrazzini, but as I have grown up I realized…
-
takin’ it slow with pork chops
Happy Monday and Happy (day after) Valentines Day. I hope your weekend was something to remember. We had a busy one here in…my uncle came in for my Mammaw’s 89th birthday, we had a birthday party for her (recipes from the party will be coming soon), we played her favorite marble game and then yesterday The Hubby treated me to a special dinner and then a little chocolate treat after…it was truly a special weekend that we will treasure for a long, long time. Now that all the fun is over (at least for now) it is time to start getting back on track and this slow cooker pork chop…
-
have I mentioned I LOVE pink velvet?
Valentines is one of my most favorite holidays…it has lots of chocolate, pink, and hearts everywhere…what could be better? OK, now I know Christmas has it’s beauty as well, but there is just something so special about all the pink & red hearts and celebrating love. BTW…it is also my Mammaw’s birthday so it is a special day just for that…and it calls for these pink velvet cupcakes for sure. In my world Valentines Day is all about pink everything and these pink velvet cupcakes are AMAZING! Not only is the cupcake itself pink but I also tinted the icing making it a darker pink than the cupcake…giving it the perfect…
-
a memory remade for my love from veracruz
Do you and your love go out to eat on Valentines Day or do you stay home and enjoy a quite night without all the crowds. The Hubby and I have done both, and we both agree staying home is really nice. You can fix exactly what you want (like this tilapia veracruz) and then you can watch your favorite romcom and call it a night…it is a win win for everyone. Now most Valentines Day that we stay home The Hubby will grill steaks and I will fix some sides that we both love, such as twice baked potatoes, creamed spinach and then something yummy for dessert…but this year…
