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Super Special Salmon (that comes together in no time)
The Hubby and I LOVE salmon. We grill it, roast it, spice rub it and anything else in between. And now we have a salmon topped with a delicious sauce that is baked on the salmon making it something truly special. Making it something The Hubby will love Now as much as The Hubby loves salmon he is NOT a fan of mustard. In most restaurants if salmon has a sauce paired with it, it is normally a mustard sauce of some sort and The Hubby is not a happy camper. As a special treat I decided to create a restaurant style salmon that The Hubby will love….so off I went on a…
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stack it up
It is Monday!! Where did the weekend go? Also, did you know that simmer is also over? Yay…it is crazy school starts in 2 weeks. Monday needs easy…EVERYTHING When Monday rolls around I know I love it when I can feed my peeps something yummy and EASY…because lets be real who wants to slave away for hours in the kitchen on Monday. When I was growing up my mom loved making casseroles…and now I love them so much. They are perfect for a family, as they can feed a lot. They make great leftovers…meaning you can have meals for a couple of days (always a plus) and you can usually…
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The more spicy… the more better
Are you a sauce person? I am a HUGE sauce person. I like sauces on everything from pasta to dessert, but with fries is a must. Sauce, why? Ok, I understand that not everyone is a fan of sauce with their fries, but I urge you to just try it. There is just something so yummy about a creamy sauce paired with a crispy fry (like these grilled ones). It just that makes the experience so much better. Spicing things up For fries I like a spicy sauce. You could use jalapeño peppers, green chilies or black pepper but for this time around I used sriracha. Lately I have become…
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casserole = happy Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and that means it is time to indulge a little in some delicious Mexican fare. As I have mentioned many times before I LOVE Mexican food…and this casserole helped foster that love when I growing up. Honey (my mom) loved casseroles as they really are perfect for a busy family and we were definitely busy. My brothers and I were involved in tons of activities which made family dinner hard but so important. Some of our favorite casserole were chicken spaghetti, or this king ranch chicken casserole, but this cheesy mexican chicken casserole with nacho chips was one of my favorites for sure. It…
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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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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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slow going spinach artichoke dip
The Super Bowl is just a few days away, no matter who you are rooting for, or even if you know who is playing (lets be real you only watch the commercials)… it is time to start thinking about all the yummy party food you get to eat! Now if you are watching what you are eating this time of year can be a little hard…but don’t worry I have a lightened-up slow cooker spinach artichoke dip that everyone is sure to love and you won’t have to feel guilty indulging a little. My favorite thing about spinach artichoke dip is the creamy, rich, cheesy part. I love how the…
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oh so good…skinny chicken and rice
Even when I am trying to eat lighter and make better choices there is one thing that I must have…CHEESE. Now I know this is not the best must have, I mean obviously must having veggies are a better option but as long as I can have some cheese every now and then I am a much happier “skinny” eater & this chicken and rice casserole makes me happy for sure. Casseroles are also a must have…they are so easy, and if done right it can be balanced and full of flavor without a ton of guilt with some veggies & protein thrown in for good measure. Growing up my mom made…
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A little creamy, a little spicy and a little yum
The Holidays are here and whether you are still thinking about your Christmas dinner or you are planning for your big New Year’s celebration this creamy horseradish sauce is a perfect addition for all your favorite beef dishes. For an early Christmas I made this Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin and this sauce was a must have with it. There is just something so special about a rich horseradish sauce with a piece of tender beef and this sauce is perfection. When I decided to make the beef tenderloin I started thinking about horseradish sauce and thought I would just buy store bought and then I decided I wanted to…
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potato soup…a must have comfort
Are you still surrounded by all the goodness of Thanksgiving, or have you eaten all the turkey you can handle and are ready to move on and embrace all the warm comfort foods of winter…well for The Hubby and I we are ready to move on and this potato soup is a must make. After all the craziness of Thanksgiving, the endless eating & deal shopping I found it was time to settle into some decorating and a warm bowl of soup. Anytime I ask The Hubby what soup he would like he immediately goes to potato soup or enchilada soup and this time potato won (only because I had everything on…
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