Monthly Archives: March 2011

Chicken with Herbed Pan Sauce

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Chrissy

I am always in search of quick, healthy chicken recipes to make for dinner on busy nights, and this recipe meets all of that criteria. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, with minimal prep time and only … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Pilaf

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chrissy

Quinoa is one of nature’s superfoods. It looks like a grain, but it’s actually a seed. What makes quinoa special is that it has a very high protein count, and unlike wheat or rice, it contains a balanced set of essential … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Chrissy

Besides banana muffins, banana bread is one of my favorite things to make with ripe bananas. This bread comes together quickly, and the house smells wonderful while it bakes.  I love to eat it for breakfast, and its great for … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Bagels

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Chrissy

Bagels are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. It is not the healthiest breakfast option, but it is a little easier to eat in the car on the way to work than oatmeal is! In my never-ending … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Chrissy

There is not a more perfect comfort food than homemade macaroni and cheese. There is something about the ooey gooeyness of the cheese on top of mounds of pasta that makes this the perfect side dish to any meal, or … Continue reading →

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How To: Make an Omelette

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Chrissy

My fiance, Brad, has always made breakfast better than I do. He is a master pancake flipper, and makes some mean french toast. The other morning he made an omlette for breakfast, and jokingly asked if I was going to … Continue reading →

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Pizza Bites

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Chrissy

Pizza bites are now my new favorite appetizer to make. Not only are delicious and easily adaptable to your tastes, they are super easy and quick to make. Just grab your favorite pizza dough, wrap it around your favorite pizza … Continue reading →

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Potato Slabs

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Chrissy

Potato skins are the perfect party appetizer. They are easy to eat with one hand, tasty and can be served warm or at room temperature. Plus, anything with bacon and cheese is usually a good thing, right? By slicing the … Continue reading →

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The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chrissy

Everyone has their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. My favorite recipe comes from my grandmother, and they were the only chocolate chip cookies that we ate growing up. It was by far the most commonly made recipe in our house, proven by … Continue reading →

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Chrissy

  My job is pretty fast paced, and very rarely do I get more than 5 minutes to sit down and eat. Going without any food for my entire 12 hour shift is obviously not a good idea, so I always fill … Continue reading →

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