Cajun Boiled Peanuts

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Cajun Boiled Peanuts

While Boiled Peanuts are a Southern tradition, this recipe for Cajun Boiled Peanuts is different from the norm in that they retain a bit of crunch. Salty and with a bit of heat from Cajun seasoning these redskin peanuts are boiled out of the shell until they reach al dente.  Continue reading

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Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

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Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

This cheesecake recipe is one that crosses all cheesecake regions. It’s neither New York, nor Chicago, nor even Philadelphia. Rather, it takes elements of many regions of cheesecake flavor and texture to bring you a rich, tangy, firm-but-not-dense, light and creamy body that rests on a shortbread crust. It is, simply, to die for.  Continue reading

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Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing (#RecipeMakeover)

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Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

As #RecipeMakeover week continues; this week favorite dishes made healthier are being presented by over 40 food bloggers from around the world. This recipe for Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is a way to make even a salad healthier for you.  Continue reading

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Baked Chicken Chimichanga – Barlean’s #RecipeMakeover

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Baked Chicken Chimichanga

As #RecipeMakeover week continues, my second offering for favorite foods made healthier is this recipe for Baked Chicken Chimichangas. Working with Barlean’s Butter-Flavored Coconut Oil, these baked-not-fried chimichangas undergo a transformation in calories only. All the crispy crunch of the tortilla remains; you’d never know they weren’t fried.  Continue reading

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Mushroom Black Bean Burger – Smokin Os #RecipeMakeover

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Mushroom Black Bean Burgers Smokin’ Os

It’s #RecipeMakeover week and my first recipe is this Mushroom Black Bean Burger. These are grilled with wood-fired taste courtesy of a wonderful product I’m introducing you to: Smokin’ O’s! Using your gas grill, these rings are composed of recovered orchard wood, hardwood and spices, with absolutely zero artificial chemicals, binders or additives!  Continue reading

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Recipe Makeover Week and a Giveaway

 

This week, I’ve joined forces with more than 40 of my food blogger friends to present #RecipeMakeover. During this week, we’ll all be sharing our better-for-you alternatives to favorite dishes, as well as a fabulous giveaway! Continue reading

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Seafood Risotto #FishFridayFoodies

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Seafood Risotto

One pan dinners are a busy cook’s dream! Perfect for hectic weeknight meals, they can be elegant and beautiful as well as delicious and filling! This recipe for Seafood Risotto is a great example of all of those things!  Continue reading

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Roasted Golden Beet Borscht (Soup Swappers)

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Roasted Golden Beet Borscht

Soup Saturday Swappers are back; this month’s theme is root vegetables. This recipe for Roasted Golden Beet Borscht is simple to prepare and simply delicious.  Continue reading

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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

This Dill Pickle Deviled Egg recipe comes just in time for Easter. Did you dye a basket full of eggs? I’ve given you a new flavor to try after Easter morning.  Continue reading

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Guacamole with Artichoke Hearts (Meatless Monday)

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Guacamole with Artichoke Hearts

Because Food Should Taste Good™, this Guacamole with Artichoke Hearts recipe is a winner! Easy homemade guacamole, with a twist: the addition of artichoke hearts; adding not only texture, but protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!  Continue reading

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