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chicken chili? yes, please
The Hubby LOVES chili. He loves it so much the very first party we ever had as a married couple (over 10 years ago) he made chili for 30 people with all the toppings…and everyone loved it. Ever since then we have been making chili for lots of get togethers or for a weekend treat…and this chicken chili is a favorite. Most of the time we make a traditional chili but every once in a while we change it up a bit, like this steak chili or this lightened-up chili that has quinoa in it…but last week I wanted to change it up even more and make chicken chili. There is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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chicken parm on the skinny
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean only salads and steamed veggies….casseroles can be a part of the menu as well, and this chicken parm casserole is a skinny but delicious dinner that everyone is sure to love. I have made several chicken parmesans over the years, it is The Hubby’s favorite but most have been loaded with tons of calories & fat making them not very figure friendly. So as we continue this healthier lifestyle one of the first dishes I wanted to recreate was chicken parm, but in a new way that The Hubby would love but without the guilt. Casserole’s have always been a favorite for The Hubby…
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bringing the sassy with salmon
Is there ever a wrong time to add a little a sass to your dinner table. Ok, now I am not talking about sassy back talk from your tween’s or teenagers, but how about a little sass on the table with a super delicious salmon dish? Now a sassy dish could be anything that you take to the next level and make it special but last week sassy was all about a new salmon dish that turned out super delicious. The Hubby and I love salmon, and we normally have it once a week at least but I wanted to change it up a bit without adding a ton of…
