I love, love fresh pico de gallo!!! It is delicious on fajitas, quesadillas or just as a dip on your tortilla chip. I decided to add it to brown rice to jazz things up. It turned out to be super delicious and super fast. This is great weeknight meal if you add in cooked chicken. I [...]
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Pico De Gallo Rice
Posted in Greenies, light & healthy on March 12, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Cherry-Almond Granola
Posted in Rise & Shine, Snacks & Munchies, Treats to eat, light & healthy on February 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Making homemade granola is A LOT easier than I ever anticipated. Actually, now that I have made it, I won’t buy the other stuff. My husband and I love this recipe and eat it in the morning in yogurt or milk. Sometimes I pack a little bag of it for a snack on the way [...]
Tortellini-Sausage Soup
Posted in Main Event, Soups & Stews, light & healthy on February 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I think I make this about once a month in the fall and winter. It is a great “go to” soup that comes together in a snap and is easy on the budget. You can serve it with a hearty bread to soak up all the yummness…(yes that’s my new word). This makes plenty of [...]
Mexican Lasagna
Posted in Greenies, Main Event, light & healthy on January 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
As many of you know I am from Texas and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Mexican food!! I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food and honestly the best is Tex-Mex, in my opinion. I created this Mexican Lasagna one night for my husband and I to enjoy. I decided to use Boca ground tofu [...]
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Posted in Rise & Shine, light & healthy on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This time of year is perfect for pumpkin flavor!! I stock up on Libby’s canned pumpkin so I have plenty of it on hand when I need it for baking or cooking. Try making these on Thanksgiving morning when you have house guests. They are delicious warm out of the oven with some coffee or [...]
White Chicken Chili
Posted in Main Event, Soups & Stews, light & healthy on October 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Fall is here!! One of my favorite fall foods is chili and soups. I love to put them in the crock pot and come home to a delicious meal that has no mess and very little clean up. I came up with this recipe by combining several and adding in my favorite parts. I suggest [...]