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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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Is there anything more comforting than a quick stir fry, with crunchy veggies that melt your heart? I think not. This was quick, and so good, especially with the already washed stir fry veg bag from Trader Joe’s (and the rice too!) I would like this dish just as much with no chicken. The veggies were that good!
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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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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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My husband and I were out running errands one day, it was a bit past lunchtime and when we got home we wanted something quick, tasty and relatively healthy. I whipped this up in a matter of minutes and we were sitting down to a fabulous lunch in just minutes! Feel free to customize this using what you like…
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Sometimes it really pays to think ahead, especially in this heat. When you know you’ll have a long day and won’t feel like cooking when you come home, make a plan. A while back I knew we were going to be gone for quite a while. The heat is on, and I knew when we got home there would be no oomph to whip something up. So, I whipped this up the day before. HAPPY DANCE! What a lifesaver to have something ready when you arrive home. Just sit down and enjoy. So quick and easy – PERFECT for hot weather!
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Have you tried a Caprese salad? Decades ago we vistited NYC and ate at Carmine’s (I wanted to eat every single meal there!) – we ordered a Caprese salad (among other things) and ohmygosh. I had never tasted such a fabulous salad in all my life. We just had zucchini, Vidalia onions and parmesan on thin pasta and it was heavenly – this was the perfect accompaniment!
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We love salads. Especially in the summer when the temperature soars and it’s too hot to turn on the stove. Thankfully, my husband will happily grill chicken on the hottest of days (jumping in the pool to cool off in between checking). At least he can stay cool when the temp is soaring. My go to salad (lately) has been grilled chicken, romaine, hardboiled egg, pickled red onion, cheddar, cucumber, tomato, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. But I wanted something different and this is SPECTACULAR, you’ve got to try it!
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The day was hot. I had just come in from walking and I was starving. Did I really want to turn the stove on? No. Hmmm, I have an idea – and guess what, it turned out to be far better than I imagined and healthier too!
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