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Quick and Easy

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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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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Quesadillas & Roasted Squash on the Grill

June 18, 2010
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I firmly believe that everything tastes better on the grill.  Can you grill ice cream?  Hmmmm …  will have to check on that.
One of our ‘go to’ dinners is a quick and easy quesadilla.  No specific recipe required – look in the fridge – presto quesadilla!  Tonight we had some grilled chicken, reduced fat mexican [...]

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Refreshing Mediterranean Salad

June 14, 2010
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Boy, was it hot and muggy on Sunday!  I decided for lunch, to make a cool, refreshing salad.  I like this salad because not only is is quick and easy, it is heart healthy and the homemade dressing let’s me control what I put on it.
At first, I made the salad and was about to [...]

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Smoked Sausage with Acorn Squash and Spinach Rice

June 10, 2010
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We make brown rice everyday.  We keep a bowl of rice in the fridge, so this whole meal was on the table in about 20 mins.  Super easy and very healthy – I am glad to have healthy choices for dinner after a long day at work.
The plan for tonight was grilled sausage and veggies [...]

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Grilled Pizza

June 7, 2010
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The warmer weather and longer days have been so wonderful.  We have been spending more time outside and working in our massive garden.  Greg has the green thumb, not me – he has created the most beautiful hillside for our house.
Our dinners have been very light, quick and easy.  Anytime we can fire up the [...]

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