Finding The Good
Alright folks, here’s the deal. I know it’s holiday time and I should be posting some delicious dessert or crazy-good holiday snack (don’t worry, they’ll be back–moderation in all things, right?). Instead I’m posting Heart Healthy Breakfast Casserole. So the reason is I am trying to eat healthier (as always) because high triglycerides are the bane of my existence. In… Read More
So my sis is quite the gardening guru. Every year she has a huge garden over-flowing with fresh veggies. She really has some talent there. So today, she’s posting a simple garden tomato recipe for you all. Is anyone else going tomato-crazy out there? You’re gonna love her EASY homemade Oven Roasted Marinara Sauce. You cook it in the oven… Read More
There’s still some time left this summer to make Toasted Almond Broccoli Salad. And by the way, it makes a great fall salad and holiday salad as well! Thanks to Amy J. (our recipe contributor) for the great salad recipe–again! When our first child was a baby we had the incredible opportunity to move to Canada and live there for… Read More
*“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®, Smithfield®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #SummerSizzling http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH” Goodness gracious it’s HOT! We are having a heat wave and have maxed out at 103 degrees some days. Ugh. The heat makes cooking inside unbearable and I can hear my A/C unit groaning… Read More
Hey friends! Got fresh veggies? Harvest time is coming for those gardens and fresh local farmer’s markets. So here’s a delicious Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich recipe with pesto aioli from Amy our recipe contributor. You’re gonna love it! Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich with Pesto Aioli *An amazing local bistro makes a roasted veggie sandwich that is TO-DIE-FOR! I had to… Read More
Doritos Taco Salad in a FLASH! By Amy Jensen (P&P recipe contributor) *This is a TOTAL kid favorite at our house. Our six year-old comedian chose this for her birthday dinner this year….how easy is that?! It’s a super fast, delish spring and summer dinner! I often serve it with beans and rice to add substance and fill the hungry… Read More
Recipe by Amy Jensen, P&P Food Contributor How to make Yakisoba Asian Stir-fry Noodles *My sister Camille had the good fortune of traveling to Japan as a high school student for a week long sister-city exchange. While she was abroad she had the best Asian noodle dish called Yakisoba. It’s an Asian stir-fry with homemade teriyaki sauce. Since that time… Read More
So here’s the thing about my Family Nacho Night–it’s easy, fast, and fun. The other night I wanted to do something cool with my kidlets. My Man had to work late and sometimes dinner can feel kinda boring when he’s missing. So I decided to switch it up and have a NACHO BAR! Oh, the possibilities are endless my friends… Read More
Hi it’s Amy again! I’m sharing my Balsamic Glaze Spring Salad just in time for March to begin. It’s really called Spring Salad with a Balsamic Glaze Reduction, Avocado, Crunchy Bacon, Fresh Apples, Candied Pecans and Bleu Cheese Crumbles. Yes, I know this name is ridiculously long and detailed….but I couldn’t leave out any ingredient! If you are new to making… Read More
Today my sister-in-law Amy is guest-posting again with her easy Parmesan roll recipe. Oh, and it’s also her birthday–so Happy Birthday Amy! Enjoy this recipe my friends! –Lisa Unforgettable Crusty Parmesan Rolls By Amy *FINALLY a copy of our favorite Parmesan Rolls from an unnamed restaurant! Remember when you were a poor college student and your food budget was so… Read More
Bring on the CABBAGE PICO!! The first time we had cabbage pico at a Mexican restaurant, we ate so much with chips that when our meals came we couldn’t eat a bite! We learned our lesson, and now we plan accordingly! When we are seated we always ask for extra bowls of this crunchy appetizer! This is awesome with our… Read More
I’ve been trying to eat less carbs and sugar. IT IS SOOOO HARD! Healthiness is so dang hard sometimes. Especially if you are carb lover, like me. I love bread. I love chocolate. I love sweets. Ugh. But I am doing pretty good. I feel healthier when I cut down on the carbohydrates. One thing I miss eating though, is… Read More