The Veggie Panini
When I’m not creating things with bacon [akhem, The Baconator], I really do love my veggies! This panini is full of healthy veggies and zesty flavor. The zest comes from one of my go-to flavor...
View ArticleSanity Savers
I don’t know about you, but I feel like as soon as Halloween hits life starts moving at warp speed. Birthdays {mine & the man’s included} soon follow, then it’s on to Thanksgiving and before you...
View ArticleMeatball Subs
Hi. Sorry for going radio silent on you guys. I have my reasons, but I’m not really ready to explain why just yet. I’ll get there…but until then how about a yummy distraction? Monday Meatloaf Meatball...
View ArticleSoy-Marinated Pork Sandwiches
A couple of weeks ago this delicious recipe made its way onto my weekly menu board. It was quick & easy, as all weeknight meals should be. It really wowed both of us with its punches of flavor....
View ArticleButternut Squash & Sausage Quinoa
table runner from Relish Decor Butternut squash is one of those fall/winter vegetables that kicks any dish up a notch. I’ve had this recipe swirling around in my head for the past couple of months and...
View ArticleCooking Light’s Asparagus Salad
Ready for a fresh/new/ lovely salad? Here’s your girl. Cooking Light’s Shaved Asparagus Salad is glorious. I adapted/simplified/gave it some new flavors when I tried this recipe for the 2nd time. Yep,...
View ArticlePerfect Panzanella
Look! I made you a salad with no lettuce. Yep, you heard me. A salad minus the lettuce & add bread? Say hello to my pretty friend, panzanella. She is a classic Italian who has been around for ages....
View ArticleThree Bean Salad
It’s hot and muggy, you want something healthy but don’t want to turn on any extra heat to do it. Well I’ve got you covered. Throw together this protein-fiber-rich-super-simple three bean salad. This...
View Articlebreakfast & lunch prep for the week!
After the hustle and bustle of the holidaze it’s nice to get back into a bit of a routine again, isn’t it? As a creature of habit and a self-proclaimed ‘structured free-spirit’ routines center me and...
View ArticleThe Essential Summer Pasta Salad
This heat has us all feeling a little hangry. Don’t get your panties in a pinch…make this super simple – super scrumptious summer pasta salad and all of your problems will be solved. Kidding. BUT! This...
View ArticleZUPPA TOSCANA
Hard to say that phrase without a little stereotypical Italian gesture. Amiright? YA’LL! I’m back! And I brought soup! It’s been too too long but I’m excited about the new year (same me) and a little...
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