Healthy LEMON, GINGER, HONEY Tea or Shot Mix!

I read about this 💫 magical mixture that you store in a glass jar. It sounded like ingredients that I love, so I gave it a try. WOW! Delicious! Lemon, ginger, honey, cayenne pepper. And… the benefits were outstanding. How can you say no to something that boost immunity, aids digestions and increases metabolism? Good for sore throat, circulation, detoxification and more…

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Quick & Easy Banana Oatmeal Nut Muffins

banana oatmeal nut muffins on pretty glass dish

Bananas. Love them, but really loved the back goods that come as a result of them sitting on the counter getting nice and full of little brown dots. You can smell the sweetness. Ahhhmazing! I’ve been on a banana bread kick, and thought it might be good to switch to something a tad healthier. More oatmeal than flour, less butter than the banana bread – this is a fabulous treat that freezes and reheats very well. Here’s the recipe…

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Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cake!

Coffee cake on blue and white plate in front of small tree near window.

Oh! This will smell so delightful! So, I was going to post this back around Christmas time and time got away from me, and then it was January, and everyone is trying to do better. 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️However, when cold air hits a large swath of the country (and I mean SUB zero temps in areas) good grief, do what you can to stay warm and happy! Count the calories the following week.

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Baked Salmon & Roasted Potatoes

New year, new you, right? Salmon is healthy and so popular right now. But, how do you prepare it if you aren’t a salmon fan in the first place? See recipe below, it’s tasty (but not salmony), has a great homemade (healthy) mustard dill sauce, sautéed green beans with almonds AND the best roasted potatoes EVER. Here goes…

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Shrimp Jambalaya with Sausage, Okra and Brown Rice!

Piping hot jambalaya ready to eat!

New Year, new YOU! Isn’t that what they say when we’re all trying to start the new year off right? Cooking healthier meals is always a big help, and this recipe is so good. It’s originally from Whole Foods from many years ago. The recipe made enough for a football team. Below is my version of the recipe. Paired down and a few changes made. The taste is out of this world and great for leftovers, here it is…

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ACORN SQUASH that everyone will love!

roasted acorn squash - so delicious!

Acorn squash. Eh. I’ve made it several times for us and neither of us are a fan. This time of year it’s plentiful and piques my interest. I ran across a quick and easy recipe for it and in the comments saw several that said “Even those who dislike acorn squash LOVE this recipe”. Ok, challenge accepted. Wow, they were so right. Twice in a week we’ve had it!

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BOURSIN PASTA RECIPE – So easy! 5⭐️

TRY THIS! If you haven’t jumped on the Boursin pasta train yet, here’s a great opportunity to do so. I’ve tried many renditions, one I’ve shared (with spinach and tomatoes) but I wanted one quicker to make but every bit as tasty. Bingo! This fit the bill. It was perfection in every bite. This make enough for two good portions with a little leftover. So adjust the amounts for more people. It reheats well!

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Boursin Pasta with Tomatoes & Spinach – it’s so easy!

Boursin Cheese Pasta (recipe)

In case you haven’t heard about the viral Boursin cheese recipes floating around the internet, let me enlighten you. They will make your world a brighter place. So quick and easy – in a very short time you can end up with a restaurant quality meal (my opinion). I made this for the two of us and we had leftovers a few days later. #perfection Just see how easy it is with so little ingredients!

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Joanna Gaines Banana Bread Is A Hit!

Joanna Gaines banana bread recipe baked and on a cake plate, two halloween gourds, rustic table, sunlight

I ran across this recipe and it’s a change for me, I don’t usually use this much butter, but after watching this show (details below), I was hooked, especially since I had a banana that was beyond ready. It’s fun to try different recipes, especially when you have time. This was a delight!

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The Best Oat Bran Muffin Recipe!

Muffins on a pretty blue and white plate

Oat bran muffins that you’ll look forward to (I kid you not!) – these are quick to throw together, smell delicious in the oven and the taste is divine! The recipe makes 12, but after a few days of rainy weather (misery to get a food shot) this was the best I could do. The deserved a better photo, ha ha. Give them a whirl, I think you’ll love them!

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A Quick HONEY MUSTARD Sauce and What To Use It For!

honey mustard sauce in glass jar with ingredients mayonnaise, white vinegar, dijon mustard and honey

WHO KNEW? Who knew honey mustard sauce could be so delicious and be so versatile? While coming up with a plan for some chicken tenders (baked) without as much flavor as fried, I thought how can I perk this up? Honey mustard sauce to the rescue and it only takes 4 ingredients! #readyinaminute

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Cooking Eggs in a Cast Iron Skillet! Who knew it was so easy?

cast iron skillet with two cracked eggs

My first thought was why did I wait so long? I bought the (Lodge) cast iron skillet probably 5+ years ago. Never used it. Didn’t want something fussy to deal with. So I waited. Waited until I had a piece of meat with fat (rare) to “season” the (seasoned) pan. My Caraway nonstick skillet is no longer nonstick, despite meticulous care. So…

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Homemade Pimiento Cheese – EASY!

homemade pimiento cheese in a glass bowl

I think it’s safe to say that I will never be a food blogger – internet sensation – or whatever you want to call it. I cook, I bake, I make delicious food, but we’re waiting to eat and as soon as it’s made *poof* and then I think… PHOTO! 😬 This was so easy and so delicious I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. My only tool was a box grater and a hand mixer (stand mixer is fine, but I didn’t want to drag mine out).

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