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...
read moreLow fat Pumpkin Bread – Hallie's Amazing Recipe
Hallie, one of my best friends in the world, came for the night this weekend and brought me the most delicious pumpkin bread in the world. Even after from traveling from Cleveland, this was the most moist and tasty bread! Thanks so much Hallie! And how funny is this:...
read moreHealthy 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...
read moreFarmer'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...
read moreMom'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...
read moreTeacher 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...
read moreSemi-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...
read more15 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...
read moreTotally To-Do List Tuesday + a Cooking Light Recipe
Today was a good day. I ran about 6 miles with Katie this morning, after a delicious mug of iced coffee. Then I ... watered the plants, especially the garden weeded vacuumed the whole house dusted the down stairs cleaned out my hair stuff - headbands and ribbons I...
read moreAlmost 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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