Black Olive & Tomato Bruschetta

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If you have never had Bruschetta, you are missing out! Bruschetta is a amazing, traditional Italian appetizer. Wow your friends with this easy and scrumptious appetizer at your next dinner party, or eat it for lunch! (I totally eat it for lunch!)   BLACK OLIVE & TOMATO BRUSCHETTA Start by dicing a half of an onion [...]

If you have never had Bruschetta, you are missing out! Bruschetta is a amazing, traditional Italian appetizer. Wow your friends with this easy and scrumptious appetizer at your next dinner party, or eat it for lunch! (I totally eat it for lunch!)   BLACK OLIVE & TOMATO BRUSCHETTA Start by dicing a half of an onion [...]

Grilled Garlic & Lime Chicken Sandwich

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It’s summertime and that means easy and quick dinners needed that won’t heat up the whole house! I love grilled chicken sandwiches when we go out for lunch or dinner! There are so many creative ways to do a chicken sandwich. This garlic & lime marinated chicken sandwich is so yummy! Serve it with some [...]

It's summertime and that means easy and quick dinners needed that won't heat up the whole house! I love grilled chicken sandwiches when we go out for lunch or dinner! There are so many creative ways to do a chicken sandwich. This garlic & lime marinated chicken sandwich is so yummy! Serve it with some [...]

Chipotle & Cheese Taco Dip

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There are times when a recipe suddenly pops in my head and I scramble to make it and it turns out FABULOUS!!!! However, the name… Not so much. The original title for this recipe was…. Cheesy, Taco, Enchilada, Frito, Chipotle layered with Taco Meat, eat with Tortilla Chips….Dish….. (Ummmm…. That might have been a little [...]

There are times when a recipe suddenly pops in my head and I scramble to make it and it turns out FABULOUS!!!! However, the name... Not so much. The original title for this recipe was.... Cheesy, Taco, Enchilada, Frito, Chipotle layered with Taco Meat, eat with Tortilla Chips....Dish..... (Ummmm.... That might have been a little [...]

Cinnamon Roll Waffles – “Cheating Style”

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I love a good “cheat” breakfast! You know the kind that is super fast, but really yummy? I have seen a few pictures of this idea on Pinterest. (I am not the first to do this…Nor shall I be the last!) Make your Saturday Mornings exciting! Get your waffle iron out and get cooking! CINNAMON ROLL [...]

I love a good "cheat" breakfast! You know the kind that is super fast, but really yummy? I have seen a few pictures of this idea on Pinterest. (I am not the first to do this...Nor shall I be the last!) Make your Saturday Mornings exciting! Get your waffle iron out and get cooking! CINNAMON ROLL [...]

Homemade Pizza Dough

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We are a little crazy about pizza in our house. (Really, who isn’t a fan of pizza?)  What I am not so crazy about is how much it costs for delivery to my house! (We have to pay a gas charge AND Tip! This can make for an expensive dinner when I am feeding our [...]

We are a little crazy about pizza in our house. (Really, who isn't a fan of pizza?)  What I am not so crazy about is how much it costs for delivery to my house! (We have to pay a gas charge AND Tip! This can make for an expensive dinner when I am feeding our [...]

Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta

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  My family is obsessed with Garlic!!!    We love the smell, the flavor! (and if we all eat it we don’t notice how strong of a garlic smell we all have! HAHA!)   This recipe is so simple and quick and pairs well virtually any meat. (Salmon, chicken, steak, pork chops, etc…) Try this as [...]

  My family is obsessed with Garlic!!!    We love the smell, the flavor! (and if we all eat it we don't notice how strong of a garlic smell we all have! HAHA!)   This recipe is so simple and quick and pairs well virtually any meat. (Salmon, chicken, steak, pork chops, etc...) Try this as [...]

Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken

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  Chicken is so versatile and can be a quick option for dinner! Boneless, skinless breast or thighs can be turned into just about any cuisine for a delicious and potentially low-fat meal. Keep an eye out for good sales and stock your freezer with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs. Thaw a package overnight [...]

  Chicken is so versatile and can be a quick option for dinner! Boneless, skinless breast or thighs can be turned into just about any cuisine for a delicious and potentially low-fat meal. Keep an eye out for good sales and stock your freezer with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs. Thaw a package overnight [...]

Macaroni Salad

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  It’s the start of Picnic Season! I love getting together with friends and family outdoors. I especially enjoy sampling new side dishes that guests bring to share. Macaroni Salad is simple, refreshing, and tasty! (Make it the day before and save yourself some time!) MACARONI SALD Finely dice an onion. And grate 3 tablespoons of [...]

  It's the start of Picnic Season! I love getting together with friends and family outdoors. I especially enjoy sampling new side dishes that guests bring to share. Macaroni Salad is simple, refreshing, and tasty! (Make it the day before and save yourself some time!) MACARONI SALD Finely dice an onion. And grate 3 tablespoons of [...]

Oatmeal Craisin Breakfast Cookies with Orange Glaze

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I am always looking for recipes to replace the urge to grab a pop tart or other not-so-great-for-you, quick and ready breakfast item. We love oatmeal, but it’s getting to warm to eat it in the morning. So, I came up with this low-fat Oatmeal Cookie recipe. (Who doesn’t want cookies for breakfast?!) They are [...]

I am always looking for recipes to replace the urge to grab a pop tart or other not-so-great-for-you, quick and ready breakfast item. We love oatmeal, but it's getting to warm to eat it in the morning. So, I came up with this low-fat Oatmeal Cookie recipe. (Who doesn't want cookies for breakfast?!) They are [...]

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

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Recently, my Hubby took me out on a date to an Italian Restaurant. I am obsessed with Italian food! One of my favorite things about Italian food is how fresh and complex the flavors are, but they are so easy to recreate! Here is a classic appetizer Salad. So easy! So fast! Soooo Yummy! Tomato [...]

Recently, my Hubby took me out on a date to an Italian Restaurant. I am obsessed with Italian food! One of my favorite things about Italian food is how fresh and complex the flavors are, but they are so easy to recreate! Here is a classic appetizer Salad. So easy! So fast! Soooo Yummy! Tomato [...]