Chicken, Spinach & Noodle Casserole

April 10, 2012

Need a quick, weeknight dinner idea? Then look no further, folks. C is away on business, so it’s just little ol’ me around the house this week. And when I’m only cooking for one, I don’t like to make huge dinners that will go to waste. The best part about this casserole is that the [...]

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Gorton’s ‘Fisherman’s Friday’ Giveaway!

April 6, 2012

It’s a Gorton’s “Fisherman’s Friday!!“ Now through May 8th, Gorton’s is giving away more than 100 weekly prizes, including a fabulous grand prize… all totaling nearly $10,000! And today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite Gorton’s varieties… the Potato Crunch Fillet! We love eating these with nutritious salads and sides like garlic-butter rice. [...]

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French Fridays with Dorie – Asparagus & Bits of Bacon

April 6, 2012

I love asparagus. At one time (in my younger days), I was not so much of a fan. I’d turn my picky little nose up and refuse to eat anything green on my plate. I can remember the first time I tried okra (which was a force feeding, mind you)… but that’s a story for [...]

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TWD: Baking With Julia – Pizza Rustica

April 3, 2012

I’m a super procrastinator. I mean, I could win an award for it. But, I’ve come to realize that I just work better under pressure. So, at 5 o’clock yesterday evening and under the threat of rain (i.e., no pretty, natural light left), I headed home to get dinner ready. I just knew I had [...]

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Live Sigma Kappa – Earthy Goodness Bars

April 3, 2012

Ready for Earth Day? Well, the bloggers at Live Sigma Kappa sure are! This month, we’re celebrating all things Planet Earth… and I’m helping out with these ‘Earthy Goodness Bars’! Chock full of good-for-you yumminess, they’re perfect for all kinds of occasions – showers, parties, snacks, even breakfast. And they’re simple enough to put together [...]

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Cheesy Blonde Lager Bread

March 28, 2012

Hello. My name’s Jessica and I’m addicted to bread. Sound familiar? I’ve been on this bread-baking kick for the past few weeks. Loaves of Irish Soda Bread here, loaves of whole-wheat bread there. It’s one of my favorite things to make (and obviously, eat). However, I’m afraid that it’s beginning to show… as in, my [...]

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French Fridays with Dorie – Cocoa Sable Tart

March 23, 2012

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade, right? Well, when you’re dealt a cookie dough that won’t hold together, what do you do then? You make a chocolate tart! Since yesterday was a dreary, depressing day, I needed a pick-me-up and rushed home after work to get started on these. I let the butter [...]

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TWD: Baking With Julia – Irish Soda Bread

March 20, 2012

Four ingredients. An hour in the oven. Irish Soda Bread is as easy as that. It’s almost artisanal, don’t you think? Perfect as crisp morning toast, thick slices for your afternoon sandwich and especially, to soak up the leftovers of a big bowl of Irish Beef Stew! It’s a favorite of mine and one I [...]

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Pesto Double-Stuffed Potatoes

March 19, 2012

This month’s Idaho® Potato “Recipe of the Month” Photo Contest features their ‘Pesto Double-Stuffed Potatoes’. They’re an incredibly easy side dish to prepare for dinner, or even as a quick & nutritious lunch. We enjoyed them last night on the patio, alongside grilled chicken breasts and a bright, colorful salad. Totally delicious… made even more [...]

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Healthy Meals to Fuel the Family, featuring Texas Beef – Week 4: Nutritious Beef Inspirations from My Kitchen, Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

March 15, 2012

These past four weeks have completely flown by and I can’t believe we’re already at the end of our Spring Campaign. Working with the Texas Beef Council is a dream and I want to thank them for this fabulous opportunity they’ve provided me with. My fellow ‘Beef Loving Bloggers’ are a group of uber-talented ladies [...]

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