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a loaded omelette to make your morning great
I am so proud of The Hubby. He has been getting up at 5:00 AM three times a week to go to cross fit. Yes you read that right…he is doing CROSS FIT! Whats even more crazy is that he is loving it! As part of The Hubby’s new morning routine he has been trying out some great breakfast options and this egg white omelette has become a favorite for him and me. It started out with just a little cheese and some turkey bacon and has turned into something that is not only delicious but is healthy, filling and so pretty. Yes I said pretty…it really is. …
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Orzo in the making…
Soup is a comfort food for The Hubby and I try to have it for him as often as possible…but in Half Baked Land it is already getting warm outside so I am not in much of a soup mood, until I remembered a recipe I have been waiting to make all winter…Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. When I first came across this recipe it was late summer/early fall so I decided to put it on the back burner until spring rolled back around and finally it is here…and it is finally time for this soup!! It is a very hearty soup, while still being light with a perfect hint of lemon…
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trust me you can have these fries…
FRY TIME! Trust me this is one of my favorite phrases…there is just something so great about FRIES!! For me it doesn’t matter if I am having them with burgers, grilled chicken or on their own I just LOVE FRIES!! The only problem with fries is they are just not good for you, as much as I love them I only get them every once in a while…unless I make my skinny fries! Yes you read that right…skinny fries. Now potatoes by them selves are not terrible for you…they get bad when you fry them in oil or cover them in cream and cheese (oh man, au gratin potatoes sound…
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Quinoa to the rescue…
Quinoa is a favorite with me. I always try to find ways to get it into the menu at least once a week. I mean not only is quinoa super “in” right now, but it is also loaded with tons of good stuff for you. I mean it is naturally gluten free, it is packed with protein and it is considered a superfood…I mean anything that is a superfood has to be AMAZING! I just love the word superfood…it kinda makes me feel like I have some superpowers. I have used quinoa in several ways such as this quinoa enchilada casserole or this quinoa chili (yes I put quinoa in chili…it…
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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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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…
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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…
