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What an Easter! Our second in lockdown, and this time I prepared the meal under some loud roof construction, but it was all worth it! See below for detail on our Easter brunch lineup of a Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham and Watercress, Strawberry. and Toasted-Sesame…

Looking for a healthy pasta dish?? Well here is something not only healthy, but quick!!! This Whole-Wheat Penne with Marinated Feta and Arugula, from Real Simple, calls for Greek yogurt instead of cream so you can indulge in flavor without guilt! Details below. Rating:…

I’m not sure fried, breaded chicken has ever felt so healthy! This Cheesy Chicken Milanese, from Chrissy Teigen has a perfect mix of salad greens and delicious, cheesy chicken! Recipe below! Rating: A How to make it an A+: For what it is, it’s…

Boy, did my first dabble into the Magnolia Table cookbook start out strong. I LOVED this Layered Arugula Salad! Moving forward, I think every salad should be made in a trifle bowl to maximize the beauty of spicy/sweet nuts, colorful pomegranate seeds, blue cheese,…

This was a longggg holiday weekend that required a veryyyy short meal! Grab some pre-made pizza dough and throw together Real Simple’s Honey-Drizzled Soppressata Pizza in just minutes! Details below! Rating: A How to make it an A+: So delish, but I’d spread a…

  After a busy weekend, I needed something simple for tonight’s dinner. These Goat Cheese and Kale Waffles not only fit the bill, they were fantastic! Breakfast for dinner seems like a guilty pleasure, but it included kale so I didn’t feel guilty at…

  I’ve made it a point to focus my attention towards James Duigan’s Clean & Lean Pregnancy Guide while it’s still applicable! The book is packed with diet and exercise tips, as well as recipes for achieving a healthy pregnancy. This salad is just…

    Dinner for two last night celebrating Valentine’s Day with my main squeeze! This, and the two following posts make up out three-course meal that was perfect for a cozy night at home of dinner and a movie! We started with this Caprese…

Purely Elizabeth recipes always make me laugh. I first try them from her Clean Cooking magazine and determine the modifications I need to list below. Then, when I go to link the recipe from her website, the recipe is always different reflecting the modifications I…

    This pasta is just fantastic. It’s one that can bridge the seasons. It has fresh flavors of spring and summer, from lemon, tomatoes, and arugula, but it’s cream-based, so it’s hearty enough to keep you full and warm all fall and winter…