Category Archives: Recipes

08/15/2011

lemon blueberry scones

Ladies, I think I found my new favorite thing to bake scones are amazingly easy and delicious especially when they have big plump blueberries and then slathered in lemon icing Saturday night husband was off camping so I did what any other wife would do bake and watch a Chopped marathon these delicious looking scones [...]

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08/03/2011

quinoa tabouleh

(picture courtesy of Lindsay) I was a little weary going into making dinner last night, seeing as my first new salad venture failed miserably, but this time it worked like a charm (and I served it as a side dish and not the main entree. Key!) I stole re-pinned this recipe from my friend Becky’s [...]

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08/02/2011

asian noodle salad

You would think I would have learned my lesson a year and a half ago after my first attempt, do not serve a man a meatless dinner period. Oops, I did it again. I served this Asian Noodle Salad from the Pioneer Woman last night for dinner. Generally my husband is a huge fan of [...]

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08/02/2011

bruschetta with tomatoes & basil

Something magical happens when you pair hot crusty bread and fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil It is like heaven , in my mouth I’ve had some amazing bruschetta before, namely from this restaurant and some not so good bruschetta, where the tomatoes are flavorless and mushy and there was not enough salt. So, it [...]

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07/13/2011

a few things

First of all, if I have not told you before, I love any kind of dessert with coconut in it. So I was delighted when I saw this Chocolate Covered Macaroon recipe. These cookies only require 6 ingredients…yup, I think my heart just beat a little faster. I am thinking I want to make them [...]

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07/12/2011

menu meal plan

I am afraid this week is looking a little slim on meal planning as we are only around for dinner 2 out of the 7 nights this week. So I am planning ahead and here is my meal plan for next week (starting on Sunday, # 26 on my summer to-do list ) I am really exited about the dishes next [...]

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07/01/2011

happy 4th

Happy Friday!! Do you y’all have any fun plans? We were originally thinking of going camping but our plans fell though, so now I am thinking if we stay home a BBQ is in order so I can make these Smoked Gouda Turkey Burgers! Also, perhaps a little sun tanning too if I can squeeze it in, as [...]

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06/15/2011

asian bbq chicken

(Picture courtesy of Our Best Bites) Let me start by saying that I have a hard time cooking with chicken it is slimy the consistency when overcooked or not cooked enough always grosses me out it doesn’t have any flavor by its self it is boring Now, all of that being said, I really loved this Asian [...]

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06/09/2011

apple cinnamon baked oatmeal

Earlier this week I showed you my meal plan for the week. So far I have stuck to it every night. Go, me. I made this baked oatmeal on Monday morning before work. Who knew I had time to actually bake breakfast rather than throw some cereal in a bowl and call it good? Here’s to [...]

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05/24/2011

grilled bruschetta w/ prosciutto & mozzarella

I was having a craving for bruschetta last night. And no I am not pregnant. Then I saw this recipe  show up on a new blog I was reading, Pink Parsley I knew it was fate. Erica made these for our small group a few weeks ago. They were delicious. You can’t really go wrong with an Ina [...]

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