tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70452542651392170062024-03-12T18:53:31.249-07:00This Mama Loves to CookFriends coming together to share
recipesMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.comBlogger540125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-82790447815429507032014-11-22T13:25:00.003-08:002014-11-22T13:25:42.300-08:00Fall Chex Mix <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 cups Chex <br />
2 cups Golden Grams<br />
1 cup pretzels<br />
Mix all together in a bowl<br />
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In saucepan add 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup light corn syrup.<br />
Mix on stove until comes to a boil. Pour over mixture and mix lightly. Pour on wax paper till it cools. Then add candy corn!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-75956092278407542102014-10-13T14:08:00.000-07:002014-10-13T14:08:17.655-07:00Pumpkin Soup<em>This recipe is from my sweet friend Aprille. This is a perfect soup for the fall time!!</em><br />
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1T chili powder<br />1T chopped fresh garlic<br />1/2 tsp cumin<br />4 C chicken broth<br />1 can black beans with the liquid<br />1 15oz can pumpkin<br />1 C frozen corn <br />3/4 C salsa<br />
4 or 5 chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken<br />
<br />You can cook this two ways. Simmer frozen chicken in the chicken broth for a few hours, then shredded it,and add the rest of the ingredients and heat on low for a few hours to let the spices sink in. Or just add a rotisserie chicken with all the ingredients and let simmer for a few hours. <br />
<br />Serve with chips, sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantroMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-14436649301710109912013-05-02T14:20:00.001-07:002013-05-02T14:20:15.766-07:00No Bake Peanut Butter Bars <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 cup corn flakes, crushed</div>
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1/2 cup crushed pretzels</div>
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1cup peanut butter</div>
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½ cup sugar</div>
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½ cup white corn syrup</div>
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6 ounces chocolate chips</div>
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Heat peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over </div>
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low heat to melt. Stir in cereal and pretzels.</div>
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Pat into a 8×8 lightly greased pan. </div>
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Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and </div>
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spread over top. Cool until firm. </div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-2890352192751112132013-05-02T14:09:00.001-07:002013-05-02T14:11:37.714-07:00Blueberry oatmeal muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 cup oats–quick or regular oats</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2/3 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 1/2 cups honey greek yogurt (Chobani)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2 large eggs, lightly beaten</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 teaspoon <nobr>vanilla extract</nobr></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1 cup fresh blueberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Heat oven to 350°. Coat muffin tin with cooking spray</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">or liners. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">baking soda and </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">salt in a bowl. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Combine yogurt, eggs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">butter, and vanilla in a </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">second bowl. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fold yogurt </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">mixture into dry mixture; stir to </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">combine completely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Gently fold in blueberries. Spoon into </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">muffin tins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bake for 20-25 minutes. My family likes the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">mini muffins so I just bake them for half the time </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">12 -15 minutes.</span> </div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-60662453096995345392013-03-05T19:08:00.002-08:002013-03-05T19:08:49.379-08:00Mexican Chicken1 pound <nobr>boneless chicken</nobr> breasts <br />1 teaspoon taco seasoning<br />Salt, to taste
<br />1/2 cup enchilada sauce <br />4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded <br />3 green
onions, chopped <br />
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Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with taco seasoning; grill or sauté. Cut
the chicken into cubes and place in a greased 8x8" baking <nobr>dish</nobr>; season with salt to
taste. Add the enchilada sauce and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle the cheese
over the chicken and bake at 350º for 10-20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Scatter the green onions over the top. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-61949760524306836102013-03-05T19:05:00.003-08:002013-03-05T19:12:38.850-08:00Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blend 12 oz. Sprite,10 frozen strawberries, 1-2 tablespoons of honey, and 1/2-1 cup ice cubes. Garnish with Reddi Whip & a maraschino cherry. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-61358651289116709602012-09-30T19:34:00.001-07:002012-09-30T19:39:43.841-07:003 ingredient chocolate muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 box of chocolate cake mix </div>
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1 small can of pumpkin puree 15 ounce</div>
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6 ounces of chocolate chips</div>
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Mix cake mix and pumpkin together. Add</div>
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chocolate chips. Pour in muffin tin with liners.</div>
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Bake at 350 for 22-25 min. I made mini cupcakes </div>
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and only baked them for 12 to 15 minutes. </div>
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />1 bottle of your favorite bar-b-que sauce<br />1/4 c. real bacon bits<br />1 c. Colby and jack cheese, shredded<br />1 14
oz. can Rotel tomatoes, drained (canned with green chilies added)<br />sliced
green onions<br />pepper<br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pound out chicken
breasts to flatten. <br />
Season with pepper. Place in a baking pan. Top
each chicken <br />
breast with bar-b-que sauce, 1/4 c. cheese, 1/4 c.
tomatoes, <br />
green onions and one tablespoon of bacon bits. <br />
Place in oven and bake
for 30 minutes or until <br />
chicken is done. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-47621655956667224122012-03-06T12:00:00.001-08:002012-03-06T12:00:59.600-08:00Baked Oatmeal muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Recipe from <a href="http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/personal-sized-baked-oatmeal-with-individual-toppings-gluten-free-diabetic-friendly/">Sugarfree Mom</a></em></div>
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<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>2 cups applesauce, unsweetened</li>
<li>5 cups, Old Fashioned rolled oats</li>
<li>1 banana, mashed</li>
<li>2 3/4 cups milk </li>
<li>1/4 cup flaxseed meal</li>
<li>1/2 cup honey</li>
<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon</li>
<li>3 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>Optional toppings: raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips</li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, vanilla, applesauce, <br />
banana and honey together in a bowl. Add in oats, salt, <br />
baking powder, flax and cinnamon and mix well with wet<br />
ingredients. Finally pour in milk and combine. The batter<br />
will look runny, but that is ok. Spray a 12 count muffin tin <br />
with cooking spray or use cupcake liners. Pour mixture evenly <br />
into muffin tin cups. If using toppings add them onto the tops<br />
of muffins now. Bake 30 minutes until a toothpick in center<br />
comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-79556583646234113992012-02-23T20:30:00.000-08:002012-02-23T20:30:06.609-08:00Quick Chicken Cacciatore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recipe from <em><a href="http://itsdinnertime2.blogspot.com/">What's for dinner</a></em></div>
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1 pkg breaded
precooked chicken breast (6-8 patties)</div>
1 small white or
yellow onion<br />
16 oz. box linguine
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2 cans (14.5 oz)
Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes<br />
1 medium green bell
pepper (optional)<br />
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Cut chicken patties
and bell peppers into strips. Chop onion. </div>
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Cook linguine according to package
directions. Drain and </div>
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keep warm. Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium heat.
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Lightly spray with olive oil. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes </div>
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(stirring
frequently). Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.</div>
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Bring to a
boil; cover. Reduce heat to simmer for 8-10 minutes</div>
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or until vegetables are
tender. Serve over hot linguine. </div>
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-15019079344897852402012-02-21T16:55:00.000-08:002012-02-21T16:55:57.708-08:00Pepperoni Roll Ups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW_gEp_u8Q1K6MtO05YbLzO77nWAUEvD4b8apTrG3FnWen_V69MEUmnv6EEfogTH0uy4ioMKfdq6O3HxJz8T75ACrlbvP_OIHPLpb7_c7Ngp7N57XZcrjhrouw9_CdKygWtlsmnBByJP7/s640/Pepperoni+Pizza+Cresent+Roll+Ups.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW_gEp_u8Q1K6MtO05YbLzO77nWAUEvD4b8apTrG3FnWen_V69MEUmnv6EEfogTH0uy4ioMKfdq6O3HxJz8T75ACrlbvP_OIHPLpb7_c7Ngp7N57XZcrjhrouw9_CdKygWtlsmnBByJP7/s400/Pepperoni+Pizza+Cresent+Roll+Ups.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<em>We made these for dinner tonight(I doubled the recipe for my big family and served with a green salad). Not only are they super tasty, they are super easy! Your kids can help you roll them up and they are ready in less than 15 minutes! This is the perfect kid-friendly weeknight meal.</em><br />
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1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated Pillsbury crescent rolls<br />
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32 slices pepperoni <br />
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4 pieces string cheese, cut in half<br />
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1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning<br />
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1 Tablespoon butter, melted<br />
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Marinara or Pizza sauce, for dipping<br />
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DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescent dough; seperate into 8 triangles. Place 4 pepperoni slices on the large end of each triangle. Place one half string cheese on the top of the pepperonis. Roll up towards point. Place roll ups at least 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.<br />
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Mix together italian seasoning and melted butter. Brush over the tops of the roll ups. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. <br />
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<em>Recipe and photo from </em><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pepperoni-Roll-Ups"><em>Taste of Home</em></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-90973663679108604522012-02-15T11:50:00.000-08:002012-02-15T11:50:52.200-08:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2 <span style="background-color: yellow;">Tablespoons</span> unsweetened cocoa powder<br />2 Tablespoons peanut butter<br />½ banana<br />1 cup vanilla soy milk <br />ice (the more you use the thicker it will be)<br />
Blend all together and enjoy!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-41474215823894901782012-02-11T11:13:00.000-08:002012-02-11T11:13:00.450-08:00Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotHveNKU9x_KEbvxMNaEKa-FIFnCi3oeT5-sPiRtfxcCZTg6LB-gEFKFEbJi82rrpbfoRi6qvWaJ_Y-R1oZi_zSt4WvhahwPF7sDl8saml-ls7vHSBidqeu8OeXG-5tukUOtleDh9Tglx/s400/DSC03731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotHveNKU9x_KEbvxMNaEKa-FIFnCi3oeT5-sPiRtfxcCZTg6LB-gEFKFEbJi82rrpbfoRi6qvWaJ_Y-R1oZi_zSt4WvhahwPF7sDl8saml-ls7vHSBidqeu8OeXG-5tukUOtleDh9Tglx/s400/DSC03731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed<br />
1 can corn, undrained<br />
1 can Rotel (tomatoes & gr. chiles), undrained<br />
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix (I only used 1/2 package)<br />
1 tsp. cumin<br />
1 tbsp. chili powder<br />
1 tsp. onion powder<br />
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese<br />
2 chicken breast halves or 5 tenders (I used 1 large Costco breast), frozen<br />
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Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Combine beans, corn, Rotel, ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder and onion powder and pour over chicken. Place stick of cream cheese on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir cream cheese into chili. Use 2 forks and shred the chicken. Stir together and serve. Yield: 3-4 adult servings. <br />
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Jenn's Notes: This was delicious, but next time I will add slightly less seasonings, because it had just a little too much flavor (yes that is possible) and I even used 1/2 as much ranch seasoning! I added some water at the end to reach my desired consistency. <br />
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Recipe & photo via <a href="http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-cream-cheese-chicken-chili.html">Eat Cake For Dinner</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-19208604389633946742012-02-10T10:06:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:07:13.403-08:00Yogurt covered Strawberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Picture and idea from <a href="http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2011/09/afternoon-snack-dip-strawberri.html">Glamour</a></em></div>
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<br />
Dip strawberries (halved or whole) in vanilla Greek yogurt. Then put<br />
on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze. <br />
<span style="color: red;">Now you have a healthy Valentines snack!!</span><br />
<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-91007085332409564162012-02-02T17:14:00.000-08:002012-02-02T17:14:33.293-08:00Hawaiian crock pot chicken4-6 Boneless Chicken Breasts ( I put in frozen chicken breasts)<br />
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1 bottle of your favorite Barbecue Sauce </div>
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1 20 oz. can Pineapple Chunks, drained</div>
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Place frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and</div>
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cover with sauce. Empty can of drained pineapple </div>
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chunks on top. Cook on High for 2-3 hours or low</div>
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for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken with two forks while</div>
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still in the crock pot so the chicken will be well </div>
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coated with sauce. Serve over rice.<br />
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<em>Made this for dinner tonight. It was one of the easiest</em></div>
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<em>meals I have made. Perfect meal when you have a busy</em></div>
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<em>day and not a lot of time to cook but still want a home</em></div>
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<em>cooked meal. </em></div>
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<em>Recipe from <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/06/crock-pot-hawaiian-bbq-chicken.html">Six Sisters Stuff</a></em></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-7221309193207984542012-01-31T12:42:00.000-08:002012-01-31T12:42:46.223-08:00Sweet snack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saw this idea from </span><a href="http://www.saucysprinkles.com/2011/04/simply-sweet.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saucy Sprinkles.</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It is so </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">simple </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and so yummy. Just stuff</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">raspberries with dark chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> or white chocolate chips and enjoy!</span> </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-22743165439500744092012-01-31T12:35:00.000-08:002012-01-31T12:35:31.740-08:00Green Monster Smoothie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1/2 cup frozen fruit (bananas, blueberries, pineapple, etc.)<br />
1/2 cup light vanilla yogurt<br />
1 cup Vanilla soy milk (I like Silk soy milk)<br />
2 cups baby spinach (or more, or less)<br />
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Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. I love <br />
that I can drink my veggies and fruits for lunch or breakfast. :) <br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-65224943125835818102012-01-25T17:04:00.000-08:002012-01-25T17:06:26.130-08:00Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>1 16-oz can black beans <br />1 16-oz can kidney beans <br />1 8-oz can tomato sauce
<br />10 oz package frozen corn
kernels<br />2
14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies <br />1 packet taco seasoning<br /> 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
<br />chili peppers, chopped (optional)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Combine</span><strong> beans,
corn, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and </strong><br />
<strong>taco seasoning </strong><strong>in a </strong><strong>slow cooker.
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Place</span> chicken on top </strong><br />
<strong>and cover. </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook</span> on low for </strong><strong>10 hours or on high for 6
hours.</strong><br />
<strong>Half hour </strong><strong>before serving, </strong><strong>remove chicken and shred. </strong><br />
<strong>Return chicken </strong><strong>to
slow cooker and </strong><strong>stir in. You can</strong><br />
<strong>also try it with sour cream and cheese. </strong>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-48457309325444014152012-01-16T20:15:00.000-08:002012-01-16T20:16:32.395-08:00Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Picture and Recipe from <a href="http://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Zucchini-Black-Bean-and-Rice-Skillet-5623.html?utm_campaign=RSE_JULY_28&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=SD&WT.mc_id=RSE_JULY_28_A&WT.mc_ev=click&fmid=14269414">Ready Set Eat</a></em></div>
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1 tablespoon Canola Oil <br />
1-1/2 cups quartered lengthwise, sliced zucchini <br />
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper <br />
1 can (15 oz) Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed <br />
1 can (14.5 oz) Hunt's Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Garlic<br />
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3/4 cup water </div>
1 cup instant white rice <br />
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend <br />
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and<br />
bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans,<br />
undrained tomatoes and water. Increase heat and bring to a boil. <br />
Add rice; stir well. Cover; removefrom heat and let stand <br />
7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.<br />
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<em>Recipe from <a href="http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/08/no-bake-energy-bites-recipe.html">Smashed Peas and Carrots</a></em></div>
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1 cup oatmeal<br />
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1/2 cup peanut butter </div>
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1/3 cup honey</div>
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1 cup coconut flakes</div>
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1/2 cup ground flax seed</div>
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1/2 cup milk chocolate chips</div>
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1 tsp vanilla</div>
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Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly</div>
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incorporated. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. </div>
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Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy! Store in an airtight </div>
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container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-84076581388701480472011-11-17T12:13:00.001-08:002011-11-17T12:19:07.034-08:00Homemade Egg (Mc)Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>These are so yummy and easy to make. <em><a href="http://www.adventuresofabettycrockerwannabe.blogspot.com/">Recipe from Betty Crocker Wannabe</a></em></strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong>One whole wheat English muffin, toasted<br />One slice of cheese<br />One egg<br />
Spray a coffee mug with cooking spray. Crack the egg in the mug<br />
and scramble with a fork. Cover with a wet paper towel and <br />
microwave for about 50 seconds. Place cheese slice on one side<br />
of of English muffin, top with egg and other muffin half. <br />
<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-88290691416126217452011-11-17T12:07:00.001-08:002011-11-17T12:11:48.244-08:00Tortellini Vegetable Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2 tablespoons olive oil</div>
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 small zucchini, diced</div>
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1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
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5 1/2 cups chicken stock</div>
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1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
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1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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8 to 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
(cheese or meat filled)</div>
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Black pepper, to taste</div>
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Heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or large saucepan. Add onion,</div>
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zucchini, and carrot. Saute over moderate heat for 5 minutes, </div>
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stirring
often, until the onion is soft and translucent.Add the stock, <br />
basil,tomatoes, and salt to the pot. Increase the
heat and bring the <br />
mixture to a low boil. Add the tortellini and bring the soup
back <br />
to a low boil. Cook it for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let <br />
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simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Makes about 5 servings</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-9249156340279014032011-11-06T09:30:00.000-08:002011-11-06T09:30:43.294-08:00Green Salsa1 (32 oz) can whole tomatoes<div>
1/2 Tbsp salt</div>
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1 Tbsp garlic powder</div>
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1 Tbsp crushed red pepper</div>
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1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil</div>
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1 Jalapeno to taste </div>
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3-4 bunches cilantro</div>
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Juice of 1 lime</div>
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Blend everything together adding cilantro bunch by bunch last.</div>
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</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-89745840794377155192011-10-28T12:06:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:07:23.304-07:00Pumpkin Pie Smoothie<div style="text-align: center;">
I know what your are thinking another pumpkin recipe. </div>
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But I just love this time of the year and I love trying</div>
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some other recipes without pumpkin in them soon. :)</div>
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<em>Recipe from <a href="http://redheadrecipes.com/?p=13520">Red Head Recipes</a></em><br />
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1/2 banana (peeled, frozen, diced)<br />
1/3 cup pumpkin puree (Libby’s)<br />
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt<br />
3/4-1cup milk <br />
Few shakes of pumpkin spice (Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice)<br />
Few shakes of cinnamon (optional)<br />
Pinch of cloves <br />
1tsp vanilla<br />
4-5 ice cubes<br />
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Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth and sprinkle with<br />
a little more cinnamon.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045254265139217006.post-43444988394225469512011-10-26T09:59:00.001-07:002011-10-26T10:10:35.663-07:00Baked pumpkin doughnut holes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Recipe from <a href="http://cravingchronicles.com/2010/10/11/baked-pumpkin-spice-donut-holes/">The Craving Chronicles</a></em><br />
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<em>For Donuts</em>1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon allspice<br />
1/8 teaspoons ground cloves<br />
1/3 cup vegetable oil<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
3/4 cup canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)<br />
1/2 cup low-fat milk<br />
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<em>For Coating</em>1/2 stick of unsalted butter, melted<br />
2/3 cup granulated sugar<br />
2 tablespoons cinnamon<br />
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Preheat oven 350°F. Spray each cup in a 24-cup mini muffin tin with baking<br />
spray.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and spices <br />
(through cloves). In a separate, large bowl whisk together oil, brown sugar, <br />
egg, vanilla, pumpkin and milk until smooth. Add dry ingredients to wet<br />
ingredients and mix until just combined –do not over mix!<br />
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. (Using a 2-tablespoon scoop will<br />
ensure uniform size.) Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick <br />
comes out clean. While the muffins bake, melt butter in one bowl and combine<br />
granulated sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Remove muffins from oven<br />
and cool for 2 minutes, or until just cool enough to handle. Dip each muffin<br />
in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05414804812486769688noreply@blogger.com1