Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe
This is not a meal of my usual style, but for a cold day and for a meal for friends, it was perfect. I tossed everything in the crock pot in the morning and by the evening... it was done! Brady really enjoyed it! 4 pounds pot roast salt and pepper to taste 1 packet...
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Foodbuzz 24x24x24: A Fall Feast for All Ages
For Foodbuzz's October 24x24 event Frigidaire asked families to ‘set a place’ at the virtual kids’ table to support Save the Children’s efforts to ensure that kids have access to healthy foods this holiday season and all year long.To recognize Frigidaire's charitable...
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Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Thanks to Mama Pea for giving me some motivation to make my own pumpkin spiced latte yesterday morning. Brady had already made a smoothie so the mixer was on the counter and the cup was already dirty. I rinsed it out and got started. Pumpkin Spiced Latte 2 big...
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Nature’s Pride Apple Blossoms
For my Nature's Pride recipe I decided to use one of the most delicious and healthy fruits of Fall, apples! (I was given a Nature's Pride coupon for the bread through Foodbuzz.) I started with a simple, local apple. I peeled it and chopped it. And tossed it into a...
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Low Fat Coleslaw Recipe
Low Fat Coleslaw Recipe (adapted from Weight Watchers magazine) 2 bags coleslaw 1/3 c. light miracle whip 1/3 c. dijon mustard 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1 T. EVOO salt and pepper Mix dressing together. Stir dressing in coleslaw.
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Green Beans and Almonds
This is such a simple recipe and it is perfect for having company! You can cook the green beans ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. When you are almost ready to serve them, take them out of the fridge and dress them and toss with almonds! So healthy, fresh and...
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Quinoa Lentil Salad
Quinoa Lentil Salad Inspiration: 101 Cookbooks and Cooking Light 2 c. dry quinoa, cooked as directed 1 bag of brown lentils, cooked as directed 1/2 c. fresh sweet peppers, diced 1/2 c. fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. fresh green onions, diced 1/3 c. EVOO 4 T. lemon juice...
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Maple Mustard Pork Chops
Yesterday morning I woke up early (5:30) and worked on making the chocolate covered pretzels I am making for my girlfriend's wedding favors. By 8:00am, I had made over 200 hundred pretzels and made dinner. When Anna woke up (again, after her early am feeding) I was...
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Italian Chicken Salad
It's hard to believe it's Friday again! I love it! It really feels like Fall here tonight. It's cold and windy since we had a huge tornado/thunderstorm this afternoon, total high school football weather (remember when you couldn't wait to wear a new Abercrombie...
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Tahini Tilapia and To Dos
Today was a good day! Anna and I got a lot accomplished. We ran for about an hour this morning. When we got home, and after we both ate, she took a 2 hour nap while I ran around the house like a crazy person working on the list. I kept thinking she was going to wake...
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