Simple Roasted Carrots
| August 15, 2012 | Posted by melanie under Sides / Veggies |
There’s not too much to say about this one besides I was looking for a quick veggie to go alongside the chicken I was making. It was quick, simple, and delicious! My son loved them Ingredients: 1 lb peeled carrots Drizzle of olive oil Salt & pepper Good sprinkling of Herbes de Provence 1 tsp.…
Frozen Ginger-Peach Bellini
| June 26, 2012 | Anytime, Beverage |
Perfect for a brunch!!! This recipe is so simple, only 4 ingredients! I was watching something on the Cooking Channel with peach bellinis and decided I wanted to change it up a bit and make it frozen and with prosecco instead of champagne and voila here it is. The ginger is the secret ingredient here.…
My Chicken Piccata
| June 13, 2012 | Chicken, Pasta |
Okay, so here’s the story on this. My inspiration for this dish came from seeing these gorgeous, green artichokes on sale at the grocery store. Their vibrant color and the shape of their leaves were just so beautiful that I put them in a bowl as the centerpiece on my table for a few days….and…
Tender Sweet Potato Rounds
| May 28, 2012 | Sides / Veggies, Sweets |
Just wanted to do something a little different than the usual baked sweet potato at our house….and I wanted it to cook quick & be easy to throw together (since the entrée was going on the grill). Once the potatoes are peeled and cut, then you toss all the spices together and bake – that’s…
Creamy, Dreamy, Virgin – PINA COLADA smoothie
| May 23, 2012 | Anytime, Beverage, Breakfast |
Attention everyone: I now own a blender! I’ve been wanting a good one for a while because all of my chinky-cheaper ones have broken, failed, tops have gotten lost….chris….Anyway, whenever I want something that is a little pricey I’m always skeptical and do a bunch of research and read lots of reviews before I buy…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
| May 3, 2012 | Posted by melanie under Sides / Veggies |
What a fabulous way to have brussel sprouts! These are so simple yet delicious. If you think you don’t like brussel sprouts, please try them like this first. All you really need is olive oil, sea salt, & pepper – but the basil and oregano just make it a little more special. You can even…
Taco Soup – ridiculously easy
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by melanie under Beef, Soups / Stews |
So I got this recipe from an old neighbor who had gotten this recipe from a friend, so I don’t technically know the origin of this recipe. I do know that it’s a real crowd-pleaser and it’s ridiculously easy and quick to make – plus it makes a huge pot of soup. It also freezes…

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