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turning The Hubby into a sprout…
It is no secret that I love brussel sprouts. As I have mentioned before my sis-in-law started me on this brussel sprout love affair, and it has only continued over the years, but The Hubby has never been a fan. I have made many variations of these cute little bundles of veggie goodness trying to win him over but nothing has worked…UNTIL NOW. My journey of the brussel sprout started with this simple roasted version and then I feel in love with bacon & balsamic sprouts but these lemon parmesan brussel sprouts are a new favorite for sure. I started these by simply roasting them with my favorite spice combo and then…
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skinny McMuffin at home
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day (I’m not sure I agree with that, being I am not a must eat breakfast kinda gal) but if I could have one these sassy little skinny McMuffins sandwich every morning I might just change my mind. The whole idea of this skinny McMuffin came from The Hubby actually. He has been trying to eat breakfast every morning (you know like your supposed to) and he normally fixes his famous omelette but one day he realized that we were out of egg whites so we had to come up with plan B…and this sandwich was born. First up was toasting the english…
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ham, ham, beans & more ham…
Easter has come and gone, and if your refrigerator looks anything like mine it loaded with tons of leftovers. I have some au gratin potatoes, green bean casserole, pistachio fluff and of course ham…tons & tons of ham…so why not add some beans to the mix? It never fails, you think you buy a ham that is the perfect size for all the peeps you have coming, where most of it will be eaten and there won’t be half a ham in your fridge the next day…but it always seems to happen. Every year I say I am going to buy a smaller ham (and I did this year)…
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an au gratin star is born…
The life of a food blogger is not as glamorous as some might imagine, my poor Hubby rarely gets a repeat meal (even his favorites), sometimes a recipe has to be made several times before it is right, and sometimes we even celebrate a Holiday early so I can get all the recipes ready to post… but having these au gratin potatoes several times is well worth it. This year we celebrated Easter a week early and had my brother, sis-in-law, their precious kids, sis-in-laws mom and my parents. It was a great day filled with lots of great food, but the star of the dinner (besides the ham, carrots, green…
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smothered burritos
I just love the idea of anything smothered. I mean I did grow up in the south where we have smothered pork chops, smothered beef tips, smothered chicken…really anything that will sit still we will smother if given the chance. It just sounds so decadent and bad for you…but the beauty of these smothered burritos is that they are very decadent but skinny!! Yes you read that right…they are super yummy and skinny all at the same time. For these burritos I used this slow cooker Mexican chicken that is so, so easy but full of flavor. If you don’t have time to make the slow cooker chicken feel free to use a rotisserie…
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Chicken with some Mexican flair
Spring break has started here in my part of the world and I know everyone’s calendar is booked solid wth super fun activities with the kids, & making a super delicious slow cooker meal is a perfect option for this week (or any week)…plus check back tomorrow for a 2nd round recipe using this slow cooker chicken. It is no secret that I love the slow cooker as I am sure many of you do as well, but this mexican chicken is a new favorite for sure. It is loaded with tons of flavor but it has just a few ingredients, many of which you probably have on hand. To…
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get up & smell the bacon
Spring Break is here and that means it is time to relax, have fun and EAT…& I say lets eat some bacon!! There is just something so indulgent about bacon that makes you feel like your doing something a little naughty…and trust me this sweet & spicy version is a keeper for sure!! In my house plain bacon is special… but this version takes it to a whole new level. The trick to this bacon is baking it…do you normally bake it? I started baking mine a while ago…not only does it make perfectly crisp, but still tender & it is so much LESS messy. There is no bacon grease spattering…
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throwin’ a hissy fit for this dip…
The weekend is almost here & we are springing forward (ok thats not fun) but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have get together with friends and family…right? I have had a rough couple of weeks and a nice little get together is just what the Dr. ordered and this Skinn(ier) Hissy Fit Dip is a must have. If you have spent anytime on Pinterest you have probably seen several posts for this cheesy dip that is loaded with tons of flavor and yummy goodness! I mean lets be real anything with cheese, sausage, cream cheese and sour cream has to be good and this dip is not only good it…
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rich, creamy and oh so good risotto
Are you a fan of risotto? Have you made it before? Were you successful? Was it worth it (you know all the time and effort)? Whether you are a pro or not this risotto is a must make, and you won’t believe just how easy it is, you just have to have a little time and some patience…you know those two things you have tons of. 😉 My love of risotto has been a long time in the making. I always order it if I find it on a menu, and I am always looking for fun new ways to make this favorite treat. The beauty of it is that you…
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kicky shrimp on the grill
I love shrimp! There I admit it…I L.O.V.E those cute little things! Since I was a little kid I have always been a fan. One of my earliest memories involves this favorite treat. There was a restaurant in Houston that I loved, JoJo’s. It was a family type of place that we ate at quite often and I would always get their fried shrimp. To my 6 year old self this was without a doubt the BEST dinner ever…I didn’t care that they were frozen, rubbery or over cooked (really over fried, but I don’t think that is a legitimate cooking term)…none of that mattered to me … I loved my…
