Monthly Archives: December 2011

Top 5 Healthy Recipes for 2011

2011 was a big year for my husband and I. After he had a major operation we were told, that he absolutely had to lose weight. Even though it wasn’t doctors orders, I knew I needed to as well. At … Continue reading

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Recipe Swap: Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi

Let me start by saying I adore the idea of a recipe swap. I also happen to love the blog who hosts the one I participate in and the blog that the recipe I was given came from. Since I … Continue reading

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

I love it when simple dishes blow me away. I’m a firm believer that a recipe doesn’t need to be complicated for it to be amazing. This dish is effortless, delicious and presents beautifully at any table. The salty prosciutto … Continue reading

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Individual Tiramisu

When my husband and I were first married I was a TERRIBLE cook. Honestly, I fed the poor man undercooked eggs, undercooked chicken and horrific tiramisu all in the first year of our marriage. It’s a wonder the man is … Continue reading

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Cider Wassail

Growing up, we always had Wassail at Christmas. It’s just a perfect warming Holiday drink. Sure, it was 80 degrees here in Florida on Christmas Day this year but that’s besides the point. We cranked the A.C. down and got … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

I’m pretty stoked to share this recipe with you. Not only because it is low-calorie and delicious but also because it’s a recipe that I tested the greatest cooking shortcut in the history of time on. Sure, I am totally … Continue reading

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Christmas Weekend Extravaganza Menu: 12/24-12/25

I am so excited about Christmas. One of my favorite things about Christmas (other than the spiritual meaning to us) is the hosting, cooking and baking that come with the Holiday. I have a Christmas Weekend Extravaganza planned. First, a … Continue reading

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