Arugula Pesto Pasta with Shirmp

I was happy that I woke up this morning in time to go to 6:00am spinning. It always makes me feel so good all day. After school I put clothes away from Thanksgiving and did laundry. Then I set to work on dinner. I wanted to try a new recipe so I got some ideas from...

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Healthy Take Out

There are lots of occasions that give me a chance to make dinner for other people. From hosting people at our house, to taking dinner when a loved one is lost or a new baby is born, I love cooking for other people. I usually find it easiest to cook when people are...

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Farmer's Market Quinoa Recipe

Farmer's Market Quinoa 1 c. quinoa cooked as directed 1 can chickpeas 15 baby carrots - cut into pieces 1 zucchini cut into pieces 1 ear of corn - raw, kernels cut off the cob balsamic salad dressing reduced fat feta cheese Make quinoa as directed. While quinoa is...

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Mom's Awesome Appetizer

My mom threw this delicious appetizer together on Saturday while we were waiting on dinner! 1 Boboli pizza crust - thin crust a little leftover onion dip (cream cheese and onions and a few spices) fresh tomatoes artichoke tapenade cheese Preheat the oven for 400...

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Teacher Tuesday + Great Recipe

I had the third grade reading teachers over for dinner on Tuesday night. We had a good time and got a lot of "discussing" done. I set the table with a new notebook and pen for each person at their place. What teacher doesn't like a new notebook and pen? They came in...

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Semi-Homemade Fruit Pizza Bars

First of all, Happy Birthday MOM!!    We had a great time cooking out with our new neighbors who live down the street on Sunday! They are they cutest family with twin three-year olds and a baby on the way! For the cookout I volunteered to bring dessert. So...

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15 Minute Meal

Here is a super easy meal that you can make with only a few ingredients and a little time. Super Simple Soy Salmon 1 or 2 pieces of fresh salmon 3 tbsp. soy sauce big drizzle of maple syrup Simply marinate the salmon in the soy sauce and maple syrup Broil the salmon...

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Almost Oil-less Basil Pesto Recipe

I LOVE pesto and all things basil! At the moment I have 4 basil plants growing, one in the ground and three in pots. I know, it is a little excessive, but to make pesto you need a ton of basil. This picture is pretty ugly, but you can imagine how delicious this creamy...

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