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Happy Monday and Happy Birthday to my Dad! :) I hope you all had a great weekend. Did you do anything to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? We spent the morning at Disneyland, but I made sure to have a...
View ArticleClassic Ranch Dressing
OK. So this may not a health food post, but this dressing is perfect. It is that delicious, thick, creamy ranch dressing you are craving, but without any additives or preservatives This dressing is...
View ArticleRainbow Smoothie
You've heard about the importance of eating a rainbow, right? You want to make sure to eat a variety of colorful fruits and veggies every day. Well I decided to combine a rainbow into a single...
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Happy Monday! I hope all the moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! We spent it at Legoland with my sister and her family. It was a wonderful way to spend the day with my family. Something...
View ArticleCrispy Cheesy Mushroom Taquitos
This recipe is another amazing find inspired by Mia at Mia's Domain. She has such amazing recipes that always inspire me. I took her taquito recipe and tweaked it to fit my taste for slightly...
View ArticleEasy Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are a wonderful spring treat for us. When in season, my daughter has them almost everyday as a part of her lunch. We usually love to snack on them raw, but this roasted version is...
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Happy Monday! We had probably the busiest weekend since having our oldest child 4 years ago. It was crazy, but loads of fun! We had birthday celebrations with friends and family, dance classes, my...
View ArticleMushroom and Walnut Lettuce Wraps
Here is a wonderful and healthier alternative to traditional lettuce wraps. Using a combination of mushrooms and chopped walnuts makes this vegetarian version hearty, but without the need to cook...
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Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are able to enjoy some extra time with your family as we remember those who sacrificed everything to serve our country. The holiday weekend has been beautiful and I...
View ArticlePortobello Cheese "Steak" Sandwich
Oh man! This Portobello Cheese "Steak" Sandwich is SO GOOD! Just writing this post and looking at the pictures is making me crave it again. I can't wait for the next time we enjoy this for dinner....
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Happy Monday everyone! I'm back after a much needed week off. It was nice to slow down and recharge before the summer season. Speaking of summer, the produce is slowly changing! I just missed the...
View ArticleStrawberry Salad with Feta and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
I enjoy fresh strawberries almost every single day they are available locally grown. It's one of my favorite times of year. :) I usually just enjoy them plain for dessert, but every now and then I...
View ArticleMexican Skillet Cabbage
I love finding new vegetable based side dishes for Mexican food. In the past, I have always gone for Spanish rice, which is delicious but not very healthy. This Mexican Skillet Cabbage gives you the...
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Happy Monday everyone! We had a wonderful and busy weekend! My daughter had her first dance recital on Saturday and we spent Father's Day at Disneyland. Many fun memories made in the past 2 days....
View Article7-Layer Burrito
As a former fast food junkie, there are certainly times I miss some of those foods. One of them in particular is the 7-layer burrito from Taco Bell. It's got everything you would want all wrapped up...
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Happy Monday! I hope it was another wonderful weekend for you all. I am really having fun getting a chance to enjoy some of my favorite summer recipes. Sure, I could make them off season, but they...
View ArticleLemony Garlic Cauliflower
There is something so wonderful about a simple vegetable side dish. Something clean that you can enjoy with a variety of main dishes. This cauliflower is so delicious. You can really taste the...
View ArticleUltimate Breakfast Burrito
This breakfast burrito is one of my favorite meals. Given the fact that I almost exclusively eat my homemade granola for breakfast, having a hearty, warm breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner) is a real...
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Holy cannoli! It was so hot this weekend! How hot was it where you are? I am happy that it is starting to cool down and I love that it is a short week. We are having the family over for the 4th of...
View ArticleAvocado Thai Crunch Salad
This salad has it all! Two kinds of cabbage, avocado, peanuts, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, crispy won ton skins, and two dressings that compliment each other so incredibly well. Seriously this has...
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend with friends and family! I know I sure did. We had my whole family over to celebrate the Fourth of July and I will tell you all about it later this...
View ArticleMy Fourth of July
I had a great time with family over at our house to celebrate the Fourth of July! The whole day was filed with great people and delicious food...what could possibly be better? The girls even started...
View ArticleFresh Tomato, Basil, and Garlic Soup
I have always loved tomato soup, but never had the chance to enjoy a homemade version until now. WOW! This soup is so delicious and incredibly easy to make! I can't believe it has taken me so long...
View ArticleHappy Monday!
Well, I have no Weekly Menu post for you today because...I am on vacation! We traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona to visit family. This is a rare week without a farm run, but I will be back later this...
View ArticlePecan Crusted Chicken Salad
This is another fantastic entree salad. I always feel so good having a big salad for dinner, don't you? This salad is loaded with textures and delicious flavors. Even better, the chicken is actually...
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