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Everyone’s Favorite Teeny Tiny Potatoes – Project Lunch Box

September 30, 2011
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Here’s the deal: I am not a tater’s kind of gal. These Teeny Tiny ones have forever transformed me. They look like little circus peanuts don’t they? Grab a little waxed baggie and bring ‘em to work or school and you have a nice little side or snack to munch on. They are great steaming [...]

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Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Roasted Pepper Dip

July 4, 2011
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Kebab week is here for Get Grillin.‘ Cookin’ Canuck and I are bringing delicious grilled kebabs to this weeks virtual BBQ. I grilled up these Chicken Skewers with Roasted Pepper Dip. They are simple, quick and satisfying. What are you bringing to our link up party? Any type of kebab will do. Remember, you don’t need [...]

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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables – Get Grillin’

June 13, 2011
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Get Grillin’ is off to a great start! This week our theme is Side Dishes, I am so excited about these Balsamic Grilled Veggies. Cookin’ Canuck and I had a blast last week with all of your tempting appetizer recipes. We can’t wait to see what side dishes you will share in this link up. Remember, [...]

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Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries

November 18, 2010
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Stuffing is an essential side at the Thanksgiving holiday table. It is a shame most people save it for just once a year. As far as popularity goes it seems to be right up there with Pumpkin Pie. For this stuffing recipe I added fresh tart cranberries and diced sweet apples. They compliment each other nicely. [...]

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Zucchini Feta Cheese Chopped Salad – Summer Fest

July 30, 2010
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I was doing my blog surfing yesterday morning and paid a visit to my buddies White on Rice Couple. They always have captivating blog posts, this one in particular offered a unique opportunity. They are a part of the super fun Summer Fest community. This is the third year of this blogger event. Each week [...]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Herbed Olive Oil

March 22, 2010
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Anyone can make these Baked Sweet Potato Fries…..I mean anyone. You won’t miss out on fattening “fried” fries once you get a taste of these babies. No the recipe isn’t genius, but the flavor sure is. Baked sweet potato fries should be an essential in everyones recipe box.  They are simple and quick to prepare. You [...]

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Skinny Almond Crusted Chicken Strips

December 13, 2009

The other night I was craving a crispy, flavor filled, warming and slightly indulgent meal. I had 2 pounds of raw chicken breast staring at me from my chilly fridge.  With an attempt to satisfy everyone around here, I came up with this light, lean, baked, and dare I say “Chicken Finger” kind of thing. [...]

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Sweet Potatoes & Edamame with Fall Spices

November 19, 2009

Any opportunity I have to use sweet potatoes and cinnamon these days is going to be taken advantage of, in a BIG way. Fall inspires me in so many ways. This is a happy time, filled with kids in school and extra hours for me to create recipes and blog about them! There is a [...]

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