Category Archives: Recipes

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

If you look outside your window right now, your likely to see pigs flying. Hell has frozen over and I just received a million dollars from that Nigerian guy who sent me an email last week. My husband ate Brussels … Continue reading

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Tequila Lime Chicken Sausage With Black Beans

I just asked my husband what I should call this dish and he said, “Amazing!” I love it when I pick out some ingredients from the pantry, throw it all in a pan and it comes out so delicious! We … Continue reading

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Banana Muffins

I have made this recipe a couple of times in the last two years. I just love these muffins. They aren’t too sweet and are perfect for breakfast on the go. I can’t remember where I got this recipe, I … Continue reading

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Baby Spinach with Balsamic, Blue Cheese and Pecans

This is the recipe that inspired me to eat Brussels Sprouts. I have been eating this salad almost every day for the last week. It is so good and a great, fresh lunch. Baby Spinach Salad with Balsamic, Blue Cheese … Continue reading

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Balsamic and Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts

So, here’s the deal about Brussels Sprouts. Until about 5 minutes ago I HATED them. About 6 years ago I tried them at a dinner party during Christmas for the first time. They were DISGUSTING. I mean, really, really, really, … Continue reading

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

For the last couple of years I have been following a couple of food blogs religiously. One of those is How Sweet Eats. Jessica is wildly funny and her recipes are to die for. Today I was trying to catch … Continue reading

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MiMi’s Sassy Ground Beef and Orzo

If you don’t know me personally or haven’t been following this blog long, you should read this About section to find out why I started it. You will see why every now and then I have to grab my BFF … Continue reading

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Southwest Chicken Salad

I worked a little bit in our garden (which I really need to post about) this afternoon. I was amazed to see that in 13 days most of our plants have tripled in size. Everything smells so good and is … Continue reading

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Breakfast (and dessert) Fruit Bars

On my quest to get the family eating healthier, we have stopped eating fast food. Well, all except my husband, who would still stop in for breakfast in one of those places every morning. He always gets up right before … Continue reading

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Cilantro Chicken Sausage and Pasta

Over the last two years I have been slowly making changes to my family’s diet, switching slowly over to more fresh ingredients and eliminating nearly everything that is prepackaged and premade with all those ingredients that are horrible for your … Continue reading

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