I tend to do a lot of baking in the winter! It helps to warm up the house and it can be miserable and depressing outside, so I bake my own sunshine. These cookies can be made anytime, but they can also be turned into cookies for Valentine’s. As you see in the picture, just add a chocolate heart to … Read More ...
Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love Nutella! For the most part, I eat it by the spoonful. When I have a chocolate craving, I grab a spoon and dunk it in the jar and I’m a happy camper. That one big spoonful is enough to get me through the rest of my day. And it is a big, big spoonful! We just got lucky … Read More ...
Crock Pot Banana Nut Oatmeal
I’m very happy that I can sleep in on the weekends. I’m not a morning person! This oatmeal will be helpful on those cold winter mornings, especially if you have to shovel before you go anywhere. I can fix this the night before and not worry about losing too much sleep, since I will have one less thing to worry … Read More ...
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
No time for breakfast? Grab a cookie before you head out the door. There are some days you just don’t have the energy to argue in the morning. On those days, I give into the cake or cookie request. Heck, I’m guilty of eating a piece of cake or a cookie for breakfast. Wouldn’t they be surprised to be woken … Read More ...
Potato Lollipops
These look yummy and then I pulled up the site and it was created for the kids. I don’t care! I love them and I think they would be great for the adults too! Let’s face it, there are some adults out there that still need their veggies hidden to enjoy. Shhhh! Potato lollipops will be replacing the potato skins … Read More ...
BLT Bites
While I’m on the subject of comfort foods, a BLT is right up there. I love a BLT anytime of year, but I love it even more during the summer months. Especially, when you pick the tomato and lettuce fresh out of the garden! This would be a great appetizer for any party.
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Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
OMG! It is beyond cold! I am California Dreaming and I think my poor car is too! So of course this cold makes me want to stay in and enjoy some comfort food. Pizza is one of those comfort foods, although I do prefer take-out since that means I don’t have to cook. This recipe is quick and easy and … Read More ...
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Here is a healthy nacho for those of you that can keep up your resolution and need something to munch on at the football parties. I’m thinking this will be my alternative to the chips and dips this year for our Superbowl party. I wonder if I could make this for a team dinner and if the kids would eat … Read More ...
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
With the long, cold and sometimes it’s too cold, winters, I tend to rely on comfort foods to chase my winter blues away. This sounds like a good dish to chase those blues away. I’m thinking I will try it with ground turkey or ground pork, since we don’t buy ground beef. Of course, I could make an exception for … Read More ...
Steak and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Are you watching football this weekend? My team is out of it already, but that won’t stop me from watching football. Since I started writing these posts, I was told that we need to try some of the new recipes for the Superbowl. I can’t get away with the usual nachos, chips and dips and pizza anymore. This might be … Read More ...
Pasta with Fennel, Arugula and Lemon
I love pasta, but sometimes I just want the pasta without sauce. This is a quick meal that comes together easily. Most of the waiting time is for the water to boil for the pasta and then for the pasta to cook. Great date night meal, so you can spend time with your date and not in the kitchen preparing … Read More ...
Fruit and Greek Yogurt Salad
Here is a healthy breakfast to start your day or maybe you like a big hardy breakfast and eat something light for lunch. This is an easy breakfast, lunch or snack that you can prepare in minutes if you have all the ingredients. I think I found the after dinner snack for my husband.
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Spicy Cioppino
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 ...