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BLT Kebabs – On a Stick! book review

May 16, 2011
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What happens when you give one of the nicest, most creative people the chance to create and publish a cookbook? You get a book filled with delectable photos, wit and outrageous recipes. Have you heard about Matt Armendariz’s from Matt Bites new book On A Stick? There is something about eating food on sticks that swoons [...]

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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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Sesame Tofu with Spring Vegetables and Quinoa

April 28, 2011
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Now that the Easter bunny has hopped on to other places, it is time to embrace Spring (unless you live in Utah and are still covered in snow.) You guys can enjoy sunny flavors virtually with us here in California. The market are filled with fresh vegetables, fruits and loads of things grown under the [...]

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Scrambled Egg Stacks with Cheese & Mushrooms

January 17, 2011
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In this post I am not just sharing a recipe for an Egg & Cheese Scramble. There is so much more than what meets the eye. I have been wishing for so long to write this post. There is an amazing feeling that happens when someone I know & love has great success. As children success [...]

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Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon

January 6, 2011
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If you like potato skins (and I have not found too many folks who do not) then chances are you will love this Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon recipe. With healthy New Years resolutions, not much can beat the sweet potato in both nutrients & flavor. The small amount of fat from the [...]

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Champagne Vanilla Pudding with Berry Sauce

December 30, 2010
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It is almost New Years Eve. Can you believe we are about to roll into 2011?! This has been an amazing year & I wanted to offer you a quick & easy dessert that you can prepare for yourself & guests this weekend or anytime. When I saw Sprinkle Bakes Sparkling Champagne Cupcakes I knew [...]

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Christmas Magic 2010

December 27, 2010
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Hope everyone had a merry & bright Christmas. Ours was super fun. The kids had two visits from Santa. One was at home in the OC & the other was with our family in Dallas. The cake above was baked by my amazing sister in law & I had to share it with you. She [...]

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Dreamy Sweets for Santa & Me {Christmas 2010 Round Up}

December 18, 2010
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Would I love to sample all of the holiday treats I have been seeing online? Heck yeah. I would dig a bite of each of your dreamy dessert creations. Reality is, I try to reach through my screen belting out ohhh’s & ahhh’s. You guys have come up with so many holiday goodies I could [...]

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Thanksgiving Tostadas Two Ways

November 26, 2010
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Hope you all had a wonderful turkey day! Before we wrap on Thanksgiving I wanted to give you a few more ways to use up those delish leftovers. In my last post I gave you a Monte Cristo sandwich. If you have not tried that I suggest you do. These tostadas are another way to [...]

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Thanksgiving 2010 Recipe Round-Up

November 22, 2010
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This is such a special time of the year to gather with family and friends. It is fun to have a holiday celebration that focuses on gratitude, being thankful and food! At Thanksgiving we unite at the table together to enjoy a feast of seasonalsavories and sweets. The Thanksgiving meal takes a while to prepare, [...]

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Green Beans with Leeks & Feta

November 20, 2010
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It has been a whirl wind week with a trip to the Dole Wellness Institute, activities at school & work. Life is picking up speed as Thanksgiving fast approaches. I have a few more recipes to share before the big day hits. These green beans are simple to prepare & I keep ‘em light and [...]

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Sweet Potato, Bacon & Pomegranate Salad

November 10, 2010
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Are you looking for the perfect Thanksgiving or holiday salad? How about a salad that is a bit more substantial to fill your belly on a crisp fall or winter’s day? Look no further. I recently made this recipe for a friends Halloween potluck party. At first I was gonna do my go-to Greek Salad [...]

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cornbread Cake

November 8, 2010
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Cornbread. With pumpkin & chocolate. I think I will need to rename this the pumpkin blog as I can’t get enough of the stuff these days. Cornbread as cake is a fun thing indeed. Cornmeal shows up a lot around here lately in all kinds of cakes, muffins and cookies, pancakes, etc. It has a [...]

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Simple & Creamy Chocolate Ganache

October 23, 2010
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I do not usually post on Saturday, but I have a BIG cake post on Monday. I figured I would whet your appetite with my favorite cake filling today. Chocolate ganache is more a method than anything else. The name Ganache implys fancy, but in reality it is one of the most simple to prepare [...]

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Bacon Guacamole Salsa – Summer Fest

August 24, 2010
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I cannot believe summer is winding down and the kids are heading back to school. Sounds like most of us have been busier than we ever could have imagined. “Down time” these days is filled with work and play but not so much relaxation. This guacamole salsa recipe is for the last week of Summer [...]

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