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2011-04-23T11:56:00.002-04:00

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Easy Dill Dip

2010-04-02T12:19:00.003-04:00

This dip is so easy and delicious! It is great for lo carb diets. I make a big bowl of it and chop up some veggies and keep it in the fridge. It is ready to go whenever you want a snack. My favorite veggies to dip in it are sliced cucumbers.This makes a great party dip or appetizer dip. You can also serve it with pita bread it is similar to a cucumber dip.I don't have any dill right now in my

Pepperjack Buffalo Shrimp

2010-03-31T13:38:00.002-04:00

If your family likes shrimp and they like spicy...you will love this quick go to meal. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and cook. You can't get quicker then that. It also makes a great party appetizer that is sure to be a hit! This is also a great low carb dish for all you lo carbers out there :)Publix has had there precooked shrimp lately, buy one get one free, or really cheap per pound.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Strips

2010-03-25T09:58:00.003-04:00

These came out so good last night I had to share them with you! They have no carbs and were SO easy and delicious. You put them in the crock pot before you go to work, and then add the blue cheese or feta crumbles when you get home.My 2yr old loved them! She kept asking for more to dip in her ranch. You will want to use the large 64oz bag of frozen uncooked chicken tenders so you will have

Easy Mexican Skillet

2010-03-24T09:55:00.003-04:00

I always find that the recipes that you don't think about...turn out the best! This is a delicious and healthy 15 minute meal that the entire family will enjoy. If you are doing a low carb diet omit the pasta and corn. It is still easy and delicious!I also like the clean up with this recipe, which is not much at all. If you like play around with it and add some Jalapenos or sliced green peppers

Green Beer

2010-03-17T12:25:00.002-04:00

If you are going to have a beer today...might as well make it green. Just take your favorite light colored beer and add a few drops of green food coloring. Green Beer! :)Happy St.Patrick's Day!

Homemade Irish Cream

2010-03-16T11:54:00.002-04:00

In time for St.Patrick's Day this is one of my favorites! I like to use a little less chocolate but you can add yours to taste. It also makes a great gift for the holidays!It is great over ice or add to your coffee. You can store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you are concerned about the egg you can use an egg substitute instead.Happy St.Patrick's Day! Enjoy!1 Cup Whiskey1 Cup of Half

Spicy Chicken Pasta Casserole

2010-03-15T13:38:00.002-04:00

This is a recipe from my friend Chad Baker. He made this for us one night, after we had the baby, and talk about a treat! It is a delicious casserole version of Chicken Parmesan with a nice spicy kick! I loved the idea of the breaded chicken chunks in the spicy sauce!If you wanted to take this idea and make it a 10 minute meal. Simply use pre-breaded chicken tenders from the deli, chop into

Easy Breakfast Casserole

2010-03-12T17:39:00.002-05:00

My friend Denise made this for my family and it was so delicious! One casserole dish fed us breakfast for 3 days! It was one of those dishes that was good even when it was warmed up. I was happy to hear the recipe was so easy!This is a recipe you can play around with the ingredients and put whatever you like in it. You can use egg beaters also instead of eggs. Think of things such as you would

Good to be back!

2010-03-11T12:52:00.002-05:00

It is good to be back writing again! Oh how I have missed you readers...and oh how I have missed cooking!!You don't realize the things that are really enjoyable in your life until you take them away for a few weeks. But, it makes it that much more special to you when you come back. It creates a new excitement within yourself and it revives that passion!So, I took some time off to have my 2nd

5 Minute Crockpot Chili

2010-02-05T12:51:00.003-05:00

I have been figuring out easy meals this month, but trying to stay as healthy as possible, with 1 week to go until delivery this one tops the charts! It took me literally 5 minutes to make!!I normally use my own spices for chili, instead of a packet, it cuts back on the unneeded sodium content. You can view my normal chili recipe. But, this one is all about quick, easy, and delicious.I would not

Chicken Vegetable Matzo Ball Soup

2010-02-04T12:47:00.003-05:00

Matzo Ball soup is a comfort food for me. I make it a little different then the traditional method, which does not have vegetables and chicken. I make mine more like a chicken soup with matzo balls as my dumplings. Oh so easy....Oh so yummy!You can buy just the dumpling mix and use chicken or vegetable broth. That version is a little better for you and less in sodium. Also, you can use fresh

Take Them A Meal Website

2010-01-25T16:24:00.003-05:00

I had a friend this week that set up an incredible gift for myself and my family through a website that I had to share with everyone! It is called TakeThemaMeal.com. It is such a great idea...and best of all it is a free service just to help you organize meals to be brought to someones home during a time of need.For myself I am having a baby, and have a 2yr old at home, so any help is very much

Beer Crockpot Chicken

2010-01-22T12:13:00.002-05:00

Right now the extent of my cooking is in the crockpot. As many of you are finding in life, time is an issue when it comes to cooking, and once you use your crockpot you never go back!My friend Janna the other night raved about the pulled pork recipe that I have using a can of beer in the crockpot. So she wanted to give it a try using a whole chicken. I was interested in seeing her results and

Simple Olive Spread

2010-01-11T13:05:00.002-05:00

For another alternative to serving your bread with butter Olive Spread is delicious and very simple to make. It is always a hit for a dinner party or as an appetizer you can't go wrong. It is served best with fresh, warm, bread.This is also a great low carb spread served on veggies such as celery.You can also add feta cheese to it if you like. Follow the same directions and add 6oz of Feta

Roasted Garlic

2010-01-06T15:55:00.002-05:00

Roasting Garlic is a very simple recipe that brings a lot of pleasure. If you are going to have a dinner party it is always a favorite for your guests to spread on fresh bread. Or, you can roast it and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, to use in other recipes.A great tip is to use a muffin pan, just wrap each garlic bulb in individual foil packets, drizzle with olive oil, and bake. I

The Last Mop you will EVER need!!!

2010-01-05T08:29:00.003-05:00

About a year ago, I was at my friend Megan's house visiting. She has beautiful wood and tile floors throughout her house, and they looked nothing short of amazing! Spotless! Don't let me fail to mention she has 3 children, all home schooled, and all young. So needless to say they are home all the time...yet the floors looked perfectly clean!So, I had to ask her what product did she use on her

Chicken & Rice Casserole with Broccoli

2010-01-04T13:30:00.003-05:00

As some of my blog followers know...I am expecting and with only a few weeks to go you will notice more and more that I am not too thrilled to do much of anything...including cooking.So, I apologize my blogs have been fewer and fewer the past couple weeks and you will start to notice some really simple meals that will pop up like the one today. I am trying to keep them as healthy as possible, but

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

2009-12-23T11:11:00.003-05:00

My friend Janna brought these delicious cupcakes to a Christmas party this weekend and they were a hit! They were SO yummy! I had to get the recipe.Much to my surprise they are super easy! She did not use any frosting, but you could if you wanted to. She was so nice to share this recipe with all of us busy bees this time of year. These make a great homemade snack to bring to any party. If you

Red Wine Pecan Chicken Breasts

2009-12-21T06:43:00.003-05:00

Right now I can't drink wine so I like to cook with it.I love the way it smells :) This was a easy and delicious recipe I threw together with some left over red wine that I had from a guest. It actually turned out to be a pretty festive holiday dish too. It literally took all of 5 minutes to prepare.I served it with Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts. It would be great with couscous and pour the

Creamy Potato Soup with Broccoli & Mu...

2009-12-17T13:33:00.002-05:00

I've made a lot of Potato soups in my life...but none compares to this recipe I created. This was one of those make up as you go recipes and it turned out simple and delicious!I have a new favorite broth I buy. It is made by College Inn and is their White Wine and Herb blend. They also have a $1.00 off coupon on their site so make sure and print that out.This is a nice, creamy soup for the

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

2009-12-16T13:20:00.003-05:00

This time of year you need an easy, inexpensive, and delicious recipe that everyone loves! This is it!These cookies are one of my favorite cookie recipes that my grandma use to make. Most everyone has had them, loved them, but never made them.So give it a try! Your kids will love helping in the kitchen with this one too :)I would love to hear from you! Enjoy~Total Servings: 2 Dozen cookies Total

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-12-09T09:11:00.003-05:00

Everyone has been emailing me for the "Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe" LOL :) this Christmas and I thought I had already posted it and I guess I haven't. I can't take full credit for this recipe for sure! It was a fun trial and error period in the kitchen with my friend Susan to come up with the "Perfect" Chocolate Chip Cookie.It actually is almost the exact recipe of the Original Nestle

Christmas Tree Farm Must See!!

2009-12-07T19:13:00.002-05:00

We went to our first you cut it Christmas tree farm this weekend and had a BLAST! It will now be a family tradition to go here every year. It was such an amazing experience that I had to share it with you!Last week I wrote a blog about cutting your own tree and gave you a website for you to find one that was closest to you. This one is in Eustis, FL. It took us about 35 minutes from Orlando to

Popcorn Balls

2009-12-04T10:37:00.003-05:00

Who doesn't like Popcorn! These delicious and easy to make treats are a hit with the kids and adults alike and they make great holiday gifts or snacks.The other day, I made with my toddler some old fashioned Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls. This was a recipe that My grandma always use to make with us. It brought me back to when I was little and my grandma always had us in the kitchen helping her,