Month: November 2017

Turkey Wild Rice Salad

Turkey Wild Rice Salad

Thanksgiving week is coming to a close. I’m not quite sure if I’m happy to see it go. It makes me a little sad to see all the tasty food and treats go. Speaking of which, I’d love to hear, what fun things did you 

Cinnamon Cranberry Apple Crisp

Cinnamon Cranberry Apple Crisp

As you may have seen, I’ve been working hard in the kitchen this week to bring you some new Thanksgiving recipes.  You are covered this holiday season. Check out my links for some Juicy Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey, Homemade Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing, Healthy Homemade Cranberry 

Eight Trim Thanksgiving Tips

Eight Trim Thanksgiving Tips

Thanksgiving is really one of my favorite holidays. For me, it has all the perks of Christmas, without all the emphasis on presents. It’s really about spending time with friends and family over some good food and being grateful for all that we have.   

Healthy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Healthy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

So you all know Thanksgiving is approaching and we are all working on mastering our holiday menu. I’ve been in the kitchen all week playing with recipes. Basically, I’ve been eating Thanksgiving food for the last week and there’s another week to go. Good thing 

Juicy Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey

Juicy Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey

I was listening to the radio earlier today and the host of the show was talking about turkey. Actually, her complete disgust for Thanksgiving turkey.  She described her holiday meal as tough, over-cooked, and dry. Per the host, there is not enough gravy in the 

Homemade Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing

Homemade Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing

Holy cats you guys. I feel like I woke up as new person today. I’m totally rejuvenated, motivated, and ready to go, and  I only had one cup of coffee this morning. A large dose of caffeine wasn’t even necessary today. Don’t know what it 

Stir Fried Pomegranate Tilapia

Stir Fried Pomegranate Tilapia

Oh goodness you guys, can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving?! Seems like just a few weeks since I was last sitting lake-side with a cocktail. But here we are, just over a week out from Thanksgiving. This past weekend I ventured North for an early 

10 Citrus Fruit Benefits

10 Citrus Fruit Benefits

On my trip to the grocery store earlier this week, I stumbled upon an awesome grapefruit sale.  I got a five-pound bag for less than two bucks. How could I pass that up? When I can find citrus fruits on sale, I usually buy them. 

Skinny Banana Bread Muffins

Skinny Banana Bread Muffins

You’ve all heard me whining about the frigid cold that’s hit the Midwest in the last few weeks. Okay, maybe “frigid” is a bit dramatic. It’s 30s and 40s, but it sure feels cold after the bout of 80 degree weather that hit a few 

Baked Italian Slider Sandwiches

Baked Italian Slider Sandwiches

Ahhh so much inspiration behind these Baked Italian Slider Sandwiches. It is unofficially, officially National Sandwich Day. It’s the unofficial day of all things sandwich. Bring on the Reubens, po boys, and patty melts.  Ugh, decisions, decisions, I tell you.   Yes to the sandwiches! 

Hidden Veggie Mac’N Cheese

Hidden Veggie Mac’N Cheese

The weather is getting colder and colder. I’ve been finding my cravings for good-ole comfort food is at an all time high.  As you may recall from my previous posts, I’ve been sick and it just won’t quit. When I left work this week, all 

Ultimate Healthy Eating Gadgets

Ultimate Healthy Eating Gadgets

If you were to stop by for a visit today, you would have found me in total meal-prep mode. I know what you’re thinking, isn’t that for Sunday. Well sure. For most people Sunday is perfect. It’s the last day of reprieve before a crazy