Category Archives: Recipes

Pork Carnitas

Over the last couple of weeks we have been staying at my mother’s house while we await the completion of our soon-to-be new house.  Conveniently, Kiley (my sister/photography business partner) lives a few blocks away and is usually over during … Continue reading

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Chicken Quesadillas

To make Cory happy at dinner time, my “go to” choice of cuisine is Mexican.  Not only is it a crowd pleaser but it’s also super quick to cook.  Plus, with a few recipe modifications (whole wheat tortillas, low-fat cheeses, … Continue reading

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Pesto with Spinach

Today, I finally have a day off of work after working 9 days straight!  Work has been pretty busy lately.  I’m looking forward to drinking a pot of green tea, catching up on my favorite food and fashion blogs, and … Continue reading

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Mini Broiled Burgers

What to do when it’s too cold to grill outside and/or you don’t own a grill to begin with?  Broil indoors!!!  An added benefit to turning your broiler on (other than the delicious food) is helping to warm up the … Continue reading

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Zucchini Fries

My new favorite magazine… Seriously, where have I been and why am I just discovering this fab little magazine?  Maybe I’m totally head over heels because the first issue I received from my new subscription is “The Light Issue” which … Continue reading

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Banana Bread

Staying with my resolution of Wasting Less Food, I decided to whip up some banana bread with a few bananas that had seen better days and were too ripe to eat as a stand alone snack.  Usually, I freeze my … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cory has been feeling under the weather for the past few days.  In attempt to sooth his sore throat, I cooked one of his favorite soups- Chicken Tortilla Soup.  The secret ingredient is fire roasted tomatoes! Chicken Tortilla Soup- inspired … Continue reading

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Chicken and Veggie Kebabs

One of the first things Cory plans to buy when we move into a new house is a grill.  Also, he plans to purchase an obnoxiously big TV (what is it with guys and TVs?).  In the mean time, I … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer

With less than two weeks until Christmas, the majority of my free time has involved last minute shopping and holiday parties!  We had an awesome time at our First Annual Friend’s Christmas Party.  Thanks to Lori and Todd for hosting … Continue reading

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My Favorite Winter Cookie

The holiday season gives me a strong desire to bake.  Pies, cookies, cakes are all especially appealing during the colder months. When my friend Aegina invited me over to see her new house, I had the perfect housewarming gift in … Continue reading

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