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Grilled Romaine

June 4, 2012

This is a life changing recipe. I was chatting with a girlfriend when she mentioned trying this and I immediately knew I had to see what it was all about. You can curl your nose at it now, but just wait … I’m 98% sure you’ll change your tune.   Grilled Romaine Recipe Type: Salad [...]

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Blackberry Mojitos

May 25, 2012

Summer called, it wants you to know it’s time to relax. via jodimichelle on flickr Blackberry Mojitos Recipe Type: Drinks Author: Jodi Schaap Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 1 A refreshing summer drink with lime, blackberries and fresh mint. Your happy place is just a sip away. [...]

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3 Ingredient Margaritas!

April 27, 2012

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner (and also my son’s birthday, woot woot!) and what’s Cinco de Mayo without a Margarita? That’s right, it’s lame. You can make these ahead and stick a jug in your freezer and with only 3 ingredients, you’ll be fabulous as a Host with hardly any effort. 3 [...]

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How To: Make Lobster

April 23, 2012

Lobster and I have a history; I was 16 when I met my husband, he was 19 and already owned his first business, and like any excited teenager who was trying to impress an older guy I offered to bring him lunch. Off the cuff he said, sure! I like lobster. Smart ass. So ok [...]

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Feisty Shrimp Cocktail

March 26, 2012

I love any reason to try a new spin on the same ol’ recipe. So when I came across this Feisty Shrimp Cocktail with a mexican flare I was really excited to try them out on my family a few years ago. They won us over and have since become my go-to appetizer recipe. They’re [...]

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Diagnosis: Diabetes

February 22, 2012
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I am a very healthy person, but wasn’t always so diligent about caring for myself. I took my metabolism for granted when I was a teenager and even hopped on the diet pill train for a while, struggling with eating disorders and obsessing over numbers that didn’t define me. After my first child, I started [...]

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How to: Make Donuts with Marshmallow Chocolate Glaze

February 21, 2012
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Recipe idea with adaptations from little bit funky. Us curvy girls need a short cut once in a while, right? Today I bring to you baked donuts that do not require dough to rise or oil in a pan. (Virtual high fives!) These babies are simple and all you need is Buttermilk Biscuits and a [...]

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Flaxseed Raspberry Bran Muffins

February 7, 2012
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When I saw a recipe for Raspberry muffins on Pinterest I started salivating. I’ve been trying to find a recipe for raspberry muffins that I could tweak for almost a year – and this is it! I make these every week and we’re lucky if they last that long. Easy breakfasts, amazing snacks and a [...]

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Chicken with White Wine

February 3, 2012
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I love a good one pot meal and, in an effort to make my life easier, I always have a bone-in thigh cut of chicken on hand. Bone-in cuts of meat will always provide you with extra flavor and moisture, so anytime I see one on sale, I buy it. I had a couple of [...]

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Bon Bons

December 23, 2011
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Thanks to all the pre-Christmas parties and gatherings you’ve attended, by the time the big day rolls around, chances are good that you are burned out on cookie baking and dessert making. But there is always a need for easy for your Holiday dinner or a quick dessert plate to run over to the neighbors. [...]

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