Monthly Archives: June 2011

Baked Spaghetti and Mozzarella

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This dish was missing something. Ben thinks it was meat and I thought it needed more spice. The crusty cheese on the top was my favorite part.  I know all pasta tastes the same, but I want to try it … Continue reading

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Apple Chips

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The first batch of apple chips I tried making  didn’t get crisp at all because I had sliced them too thick with the mandolin. I tried making them again and slicing them thinner, and they turned out much better. This … Continue reading

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Mexican Tortilla Pizzas

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If I could, I’d eat Mexican 5 nights a week.  I love nachos, mexican pizza, chalupas, quesadillas, etc… Tuesday’s are deemed Taco Tuesday for us, because we go to Taco John’s every Tuesday for dinner. Tacos are just $.89! If … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Avocado Rolls

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I was watching Diners Drive In’s and Dives and one of the chefs had made a shrimp roll. I watch that show and wonder how many calories Guy consumes in an episode with all that fattening  food that he eats? … Continue reading

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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Trifle

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Here is the low calorie, 4th of July dessert that I promised from yesterday. Isn’t it pretty? Who needs red and blue food coloring for the 4th of July when you have berries to make a cake look patriotic? Not … Continue reading

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S’mores bars

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Sorry, I would have posted this recipe earlier, but these bars were eaten up so fast before I could take a picture of them! Really, they’re that good. I found this recipe on pinterest and one of the things I’ve … Continue reading

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40 Clove Garlic Chicken

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This dish was ok, just ok. I give a C+. I had high hopes for it, and in the end I just wasn’t satisfied. I will post the recipe on my blog still, because I think maybe there’s someone else … Continue reading

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Homemade pizza sauce

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I’d like to blog about a few good food finds first, that I’ve found for making homemade pizza. Pizza sauce is made from tomato paste and Hunt’s has their own version of No Salt added tomato paste, great for those … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

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The tops for these muffins came out weird. Some of them looked like they were about to explode or reminded me of popover muffins. Who doesn’t love a muffin or a popover for breakfast anyway? Especially, if there’s  chocolate in … Continue reading

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Gaucamole Bruschetta

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Avocado and Tomato make the perfect summer sandwich. I used 100% Whole Wheat bread  and instead of heating up the oven, I used the toaster.  Right when the toast comes out of the toaster, brush it with some garlic and … Continue reading

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Caramel Apple Cheese Cake Bars

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Whenever I want to make bars, I will try to only make half the recipe. That is, if I remember. Then, I won’t be tempted to eat the whole entire 9 X 13 pan of them. That would be bad. … Continue reading

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Cheeseburger Mac

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If you like hamburger helper like we do, you’ll like this. It’s pretty much the same, but I thought it was wayyyyy better. It’s very spicy and when making it, it only takes up two pans. Pretty easy to clean … Continue reading

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Brown Sugar & Balsamic Glaze

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This baby goose is hissing at me for not posting any recipes for awhile. I tried a new crock pot recipe for pork last night,  but had no time to take a picture.  I was at the salon for almost … Continue reading

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Mini-Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

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Individual mini pineapple upside-down cakes, topped with a pineapple ring and maraschino cherry. You won’t even miss any frosting on top of these. The pineapple rings don’t quite fit well in the cupcake tin, but if you squish them down … Continue reading

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Steak Tacos with Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

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This idea, actually came from a multiple number of recipes. I was browsing  the June recipes from Cooking Light and saw Flank Steak Tacos. Then, I saw chipotle-rubbed flank steak. I ended up using the spice rub from the chipotle-rubbed … Continue reading

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The Chewy

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I’m so sad Alton Brown will no longer be airing anymore episodes after this season is over with. He had the best show and I always liked how he used science to explain the art of baking cookies or how … Continue reading

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Teriyaki Pork Chops and Steak Fries

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I don’t know what I should talk about other than grilling. I like to watch Bobby Fley’s show called Grill It, and I didn’t know you could grill so many things. He had a marathon on Monday and I was … Continue reading

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