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Meal Ideas

Crock Pot Mexican – Beef ‘n Bean Torta

September 7, 2010
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We love spicy Mexican food and with our hectic daily grind we are also always looking for something quick and easy to prepare. With our trusty crock pot, this meal fits both of those requirements.
This is not a traditional slow cooker/ crock pot type of meal, as it took a little bit of prep work [...]

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Healthy Labor Day Grilling Ideas

September 4, 2010
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Most of us consider the Labor Day holiday to be the end of summer and we’ll be firing up the grill and having that last big backyard bash for friends and family this weekend. Of course this typically means grilling high calorie meat like brats, burgers, ribs, hot dogs or ribs. For those either trying [...]

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Football and Wings – the Best Part of September

September 1, 2010
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Well summer is beginning to wind down and fall is right around the corner. Are you someone who looks forward to September? When football finally kicks off — there is nothing like watching the boys of fall under the lights on a Friday night at the local high school, tailgating at your favorite college on [...]

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Wing Fling Saturday

August 24, 2010
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Greg wanted wings on Saturday.  He wanted to have at least 4-5 different kinds of wings, so we could try the spices that we use on wings.  He wanted to invite people over so they could try the spices that we use on wings.
Sure. No problem. 
So pardon the photography as I tried to [...]

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Carnitas Chicken Sandwiches

August 20, 2010
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Salsa Verde was by far, Greg’s favorite salsa of the week!  I roasted the tomatillos and peppers on the grill before adding them to the salsa.  This was the one salsa that I put in the food processor to create a puree, instead of a mixture of diced veggies.  Even with taking the time to [...]

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Let’s Salsa!

August 17, 2010
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Last week Greg asked me to make a salsa every day so we could add the salsa recipes to our SpicesInc website.  No problem.    I love salsa and veggies are so plentiful right now, I was thrilled to load up on so many good, fresh ingredients and have fun creating different salsas.  I [...]

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Indian Chicken Wraps w/ Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

June 29, 2010
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Did I mention how much I love Summer? 
I love everything about Summer, the heat, the sun, the water etc…  But, I especially love the fresh fruits and veggies that you get only during the Summer months.  I had the most amazing plum yesterday ….  anyway, I do digress.  Summer is full of wonderful [...]

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Summer Hoppin’ John

June 23, 2010
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I am originally from Texas, and my family always has traditional black-eyed peas on New Years Day for luck.  Hoppin’ John is a dish with peas and rice, usually with bacon or ham.  However, I like black-eyed peas year round because they are a great way to get protein and fiber.  This recipe incorporates the [...]

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Banana Lemon Pie

June 20, 2010
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I think the best recipes are meant to be shared.  I got this recipe from a favorite blogger, Dairy Free Betty, who gives credit on her post to where she got it.  So, I am posting the link to the original recipe.
This recipe is fabulous!!!  The crust is so rich and moist – you will [...]

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