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Feeling Thankful, Chicken Marsala and Celebrations

My oldest daughter, Phoebe, started Kindergarten yesterday.

I’ve been kind of dreading this day for a while and couldn’t sleep the night before and woke up at 4am because I was tossing and turning. Continue reading →

Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos

My awesome husband spent Labor Day doing some much needed yard work. It literally took him all day to weed, mow, do some other things with soil and put down some mulch. A whole lot of freakin’ mulch. Continue reading →

Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù

Today’s recipe is all about comfort food. When I think comfort food, the first thing that comes to my mind is macaroni and cheese. Oh yeah. .

I absolutely love mac n’ cheese and if I could, I would Continue reading →

Anything Goes Stromboli

I attended the University of Texas at Austin for college. Big school located in Austin, Texas. Loved the vibe on campus (most of the time) and the city and the people. One thing I remember was walking Continue reading →

Chicken Pot Pie. . Oh yeah

I’m partying at the Pi Day Pie Party at Crazy for Crust today. Come party with us!

Ah, good ole Chicken Pot Pie. . . When I think of Chicken Pot Pie, I immediately think of Marie Callender’s. They’re the best, right? When I was younger, I gobbled these things up. . the frozen ones. Continue reading →

August 28, 2012
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- chicken pot pie, dinner, food, inch pie crust
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Risotto with Mushrooms, Peas, Parmesan & Mozzarella

My hair dresser and I were chatting one day. . . she’s a foodie and loves to cook. . and she told me she has never attempted to make risotto because she’s heard how hard to was to make. What?! If I Continue reading →

Cajun Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese & Spinach

I absolutely love chicken. Here’s a new way to prepare your chicken if you haven’t tried stuffing it!

Another Pinterest find. This one is from Cooking Creation. For whatever reason, I have never attempted Continue reading →

Penne Pasta with Olives and Sugar Plum Tomatoes

This meal was 100% inspired by the sampling counter at Trader Joe’s. Thought I would share it since the kids loved it and I had dinner on the table in literally 14 minutes. Can’t get any faster Continue reading →

August 24, 2012
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- black olives, dinner, food, penne pasta, plum tomatoes, vegetarian
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Hummus, Zucchini & Tomato Pizza

Food & Wine is one of my favorite food magazines. In their most recent September issue, they feature their best 3-ingredient recipes. I love that even Food & Wine is trying to simplify. . hey, Continue reading →

August 24, 2012
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- dinner, food, garlic hummus, thin pizza crust, tomato pizza, vegetarian
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Tarragon Chicken Salad

Recipes for chicken salad are only as good as the chicken itself. If the chicken is dry or flavorless, no amount of dressing, mayo or seasoning will camouflage it. To ensure silky, juicy, and flavorful Continue reading →