December ended with some warm temperatures and it was nice till this weekend. Then old man winter decided we needed a reminder of how harsh and cold he can be. Temperatures below zero and wind chills making us feel even colder, I’ll be staying inside as much as I can. This soup sounds like a good addition to my hibernation. … Read More ...
Seared Shrimp Vindaloo with Vegetables
I feel it is still a little early for Valentines items, but I figured it wouldn’t be too early if you are planning a healthy romantic dinner at home. A reminder that Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year, so if you do plan on going out, then you want to make sure you get reservations early.
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Pizza Nachos
Two of your favorite football party foods rolled into one. When you think football, you think pizza and nachos. Well, at least we do in this household. I wish I thought to combine these two together before. You can use whatever toppings that you would on a normal pizza. I like the idea of a pizza nacho bar, as suggested … Read More ...
Buffalo Chicken Bites
If you have already started to eat healthy, but would like to cheat a little, then these buffalo chicken bites are for you. You can settle your craving, while behaving with one of these bites. These would be great appetizers for Superbowl Sunday or even Valentine’s Day. I just might make them for the next teenage invasion.
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Cheesy Potato Fries
It’s football Sunday and time to eat the last of those greasy, not so good for you food. I’m starting my resolution to eat healthier on Monday, I want to extend the holiday through this weekend. I’ll save this recipe to misbehave on Superbowl Sunday.
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Chocolate Cupcake for Two
This could be a dangerous recipe to have, but I love the idea of only making two cupcakes at one time. This is perfect for those chocolate cravings and you don’t want to have more cupcakes around than you should be eating. Plus, how perfect is this for a romantic dinner for two.
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Chipotle Turkey Roll-Up
Need a new snack idea for the weekend or still trying to plan your Superbowl party, here is a new dish sure to please. This is quick and easy and will travel well if you want to take it to a potluck. The best thing about this recipe is that you can change up the flavor by buying a different … Read More ...
Apple Cake with whole apples and Cinnamon
This may be a dessert, but I can see myself eating it for breakfast too. Yup, I will eat pie for breakfast too. Thank goodness we don’t eat a lot of desserts. This would be a great dish to bring to a potluck or brunch. The recipe also calls for nuts, but that can be optional.
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Easy Cocktail Beef Empanadas
Here is another snack item for your football games. You could also make these as appetizers for a party, maybe even make them for lunch for the family with a side salad. Or a snack for a group of teenagers hanging out that always seem hungry.
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15 Frugal Meals on a Small Budget
After all the spending on Christmas, people tend to look at spending less wherever possible. Meals can take a big chunk out of your budget. We’ve been using coupons and only buying sale items. It can be a downer, if you see something you really want that isn’t on sale. But we have saved lots of money and still able … Read More ...
25 Easy and Healthy Smoothies
I’ve never been a breakfast person. I just can’t get up and eat right away and unfortunately, my daughter seems to be the same way. When she has early morning practice or a meet, this doesn’t bode well for her. So we are going to try a liquid breakfast, such as a smoothie, to try and help her get some … Read More ...
13 Meals Under 300 Calories
Here are some more healthy recipes to help you start your new year right. I can’t guarantee to always give you healthy recipes, but I will try to fill them in here and there. Here you will find some of your favorite foods, but with less calories. So if you still crave that cheeseburger, you can still have it without … Read More ...
50 Healthy Recipes for the New Year
It’s the new year and more than half of the people have made a resolution to eat healthier and exercise. I will try to do more of both, but didn’t make it my resolution. Why? Because I always fail. I do great for a few weeks and then back to my old routine. You will find recipes for breakfast, lunch, … Read More ...
Ozoni Recipe
In Japan, New Year’s Day is their equivalent to our Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. It is called Oshogatsu and it is a day when decorations go up, gifts are given to children and visits are made to relatives. One of the main dishes is ozoni which is a soup made with clear chicken broth and seasoned with soy sauce. As … Read More ...
Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Here is an easy treat for your game day or maybe even breakfast. I still haven’t tried this treat, everyone raves about, but I do have all the supplies. Everything is store bought and cooks quickly. Keep the items in the freezer and always be prepared for those unexpected guests on game day.
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