I love summer so much, but it has a lack of some foods that I love. Soups, stews and chilis are some that I miss the most in those hot months. Thankfully it is just about the right temperature to eat them again. Fall started last week so even though it’s a bit warm still […]
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French Onion Soup
Hubby discovered that he really enjoyed French Onion soup while we were on the cruise. My dad has always loved the one he can get at Outback and the best ever at Mermaids in Fayetteville. During my Stocks and Soups class in Culinary School we made this and I knew he would love it. I […]
Burrito Bowl
I have been in the mood for Mexican food lately and decided a nice burrito bowl would be a healthy way to enjoy my favorite flavors. The best part is its easy to put together. If you follow Trim Healthy Mama this would be an E meal. If you use 1/2 cup rice and 1/4 […]
Chocolate Cookie THM S
I am a big fan of cookies and sweet treats, that really should be no surprise. On the Trim Healthy Mama plan it is encouraged to enjoy treats on a regular basis. It isn’t always easy to find a treat that taste great and is still on plan. But these are on plan, delicious, and […]
Romantic Valentine’s Day Desserts
Looking for a good dessert for Valentine’s Day I went through my archives and found a few that I thought would be perfect. These lava cakes are good and simple to make. Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a creative dessert. Zeppole- Fried Donuts What are you planning for dessert on Valentine’s Day?
Stir Fry Sauce
This is a general recipe for my stir-fry sauce that I use. This particular time I used hoisin as part of my base and it created another flavor altogether. Most of the time Soy Sauce is my base and really all you have to have to start with. Rice wine vinegar added in is […]
Spanish Bruschetta
When I think of bruschetta I think toasted bread, a tomato slice, basil, and mozzarella. The Spanish has another take on it and it’s just as delicious. Most versions that I found simply rub toasted bread with the tomato flesh to soften it and serve with other dishes. I did a slightly different version that […]
Fakeroni and Cheese THM S
I was craving a good macaroni and cheese but had already had Dream Fields pasta that week and wanted to stay on track so I thought I would try something new. Cauliflower + wonderful cheese sauce = fakeroni and cheese. I made a small batch of sauce similar to this one I made a small […]
Book Review Food A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
I received this book from blogging for books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. I originally ordered this book as a Christmas gift when I had no idea what to get someone on my list. I figured it would be a fun read. I ended up […]
Dunkable Chocolate Chip Cookies
So there are so many cookie chip cookie recipes out there that it can be hard to pick. I typically stick with the one on the back of Nestle chocolate chips, but Hubby found this one and wanted me to try it. He likes a cookie that can be dunked in milk, so it needs to […]