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Cheesy Bacon Apple Frittata

May 11, 2011
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On the heels of all kinds of vegan goodies now I am bringing back eggs, cheese and bacon. All together in one happy frittata. The apples add a little sweet with the savory. A winning combo. With school ending soon and the weather heating up we want lots of protein to burn. Nothing like a [...]

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Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash Casserole

February 28, 2011
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Bacon, spaghetti squash and gruyére cheese. Need I say more? Not a fan of squash? I will change that for you with this recipe. Sure you can use your favorite pasta, but then it just wouldn’t be the same. Spaghetti squash is a silly, stringy thing and oh so good when covered in cheese and [...]

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Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce

February 3, 2011
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The Super Bowl is this Sunday and I am finally diverting from my Valentine’s recipes and sharing a dish that would be great alongside all those mini bite appetizers. There have been so many awesome recipes passed around the internet the past few weeks in preparation for the game. Do I even know who is [...]

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Asian-Style Chicken Strips {Gluten Free}

November 1, 2010
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Hope everyone had a super fun Halloween. We sure did. Today I am gonna bring you savory because we probably had enough sweet the past few days, weeks & month. This chicken was awesome! My kids loved it and that made me very happy. I say make a big batch so you have plenty on [...]

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The Best of Halloween 2010

October 30, 2010
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After viewing countless amazing Halloween themed posts it was hard to choose my favorites. There is no way I could fit in everything I fell in love with. I am sure I missed many. Sprinkled throughout are some of my recipe creations. We loved them here & I think you will too. Please link up [...]

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Chicken with Capers and Tomatoes – Pasta Dish

October 11, 2010
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I have just returned home from BlogHer Food in San Francisco. I will be sharing more on that amazing event soon. In the mean time my mission is to give you healthy, whole food recipes that are yummy & simple to prepare. So to keep you inspired and  cooking those meals for your family, I [...]

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Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia

May 14, 2010
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I can’t believe it is Friday all ready.  Where do these weeks run off to?? My bags are packed and I am off for the very first Camp Blogaway weekend in the San Bernardino mountains.  The website says “The Original Bootcamp for Food and Recipe Bloggers.”  Well, last time I checked, my full time job [...]

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Zucchini Carrot Puréed Soup

May 12, 2010
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There is nothing like a Big Batch of fresh garden veggie soup at the ready.  You can serve it to your family in a pinch.  What I love most about this soup is there is a few servings of veggies in each delicious bowl.  This soup is yummy served piping hot, warm or even cold. [...]

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Fire Roasted Tomato Soup with Chickpeas

March 3, 2010
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When I have soup, it’s gotta be from scratch.  For me soup from a can is too one dimensional in flavor (salty) and the veggies are mushy.  It is so simple to throw a soup together. A quick and steamy bowl is a great way to pack in a few servings of veggies. Soup satisfies [...]

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Tempeh Wild Mushroom Sauté – Vegan

February 8, 2010

Sometimes a meatless meal is in order and tempeh is the perfect lean protein choice. It adapts perfectly to sauces and flavor combinations. It is vegan and vegetarian and super simple to prepare in a pinch. The wild mushrooms add lots of earthy flavor to this dish.

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

January 30, 2010
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There is nothing like a simple salad for lunch or dinner. Add to it some toasted nuts, lean protein and you have a filling and fabulous meal. We love all kinds of nuts over here. In the fridge we have all different kinds and always a batch of roasted pine nuts ready to go. If [...]

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Smoky Marinated Chicken Breast

November 22, 2009

We love smoky marinated chicken over here, Make a big batch and you will have protein on hand for a few days.  Chop it, slice it, dice it. Use it in soup, quesadillas, or even a Monte Cristo sandwich. Toss this smoky chicken with some veggies, a salad, have it alongside brown rice, whole wheat [...]

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