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  • Appetizers
    • Dec 22, 2013 Snack Time: Avocado Hummus
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Jan 30, 2013 Game Day Recipes
    • Dec 23, 2012 Jalapeño Popper Dip
    • Sep 2, 2012 Restaurant Style Queso Dip
    • Aug 17, 2012 Glorious Guacamole
    • Jul 25, 2012 Celebrating the Tastes of Summer: Caprese Salad
    • Jul 7, 2012 Spanish Croquetas...And a Little Glimpse Into My Past
    • May 5, 2012 Easy Taco Dip
    • Apr 2, 2012 Cilantro Jalapeno Bean Dip
  • Bread
    • Nov 18, 2012 Cheddar Rosemary Corn Muffins
  • Breakfast
    • Feb 24, 2015 Breakfast Cookies
    • Jan 2, 2015 Breakfast Strata
    • Sep 7, 2014 What's in Season: Zucchini Waffles
    • Mar 1, 2014 Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!
    • Jan 19, 2014 Lactation Oatmeal
    • Nov 2, 2013 Pumpkin Lactation Bars
    • Oct 14, 2013 Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
    • Jul 17, 2013 Lactation Granola Bars
    • Jun 7, 2013 Oatmeal Pancakes
    • Apr 28, 2013 Crustless Spinach, Ham, and Feta Quiche
    • Jan 27, 2013 Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
    • Nov 27, 2012 Peanut Butter Banana Surprise II
    • Oct 27, 2012 Hot Off the Griddle: Pumpkin French Toast
    • Oct 21, 2012 Whole Wheat Blueberry Pecan Pancakes
    • Sep 6, 2012 Crustless Zucchini Pie
    • Jul 14, 2012 Turkey, Feta, and Spinach Scramble
    • Jul 5, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola Bars
    • May 6, 2012 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Apr 22, 2012 Low Fat Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Apr 18, 2012 Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
    • Apr 9, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars, The Sequel
    • Apr 1, 2012 Peanut Butter Banana French Toast
    • Mar 27, 2012 Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries, Bananas, and Chocolate
    • Mar 7, 2012 Southwest Skillet Scramble
    • Mar 6, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars
    • Jan 30, 2012 Peanut Butter Banana Surprise
  • Cakes and cookies
    • Feb 24, 2015 Breakfast Cookies
    • Nov 2, 2013 Pumpkin Lactation Bars
    • Dec 23, 2012 Holy Crap These Are Amazing Cookies
    • Sep 23, 2012 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Jun 17, 2012 Peanut Butter Pretzel M & M Cookies
    • May 6, 2012 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Apr 18, 2012 Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
    • Apr 12, 2012 Brownie Bites again - with Mint Icing!
    • Mar 31, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
    • Feb 19, 2012 Family Recipe: Grandma LeGrand's Oatmeal Cake
  • Chopped Club
    • Sep 22, 2013 First Rule of Chopped Club
  • Cupcakes
    • Jan 26, 2026 The King of Cupcakes: Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
    • Jun 2, 2012 Raspberry Filled Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
  • Desserts
    • Jan 26, 2026 The King of Cupcakes: Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
    • Jan 10, 2015 Chocolate Fudge with Avocado
    • Jul 14, 2014 Nutella Peanut Butter Ice Cream With No Machine!
    • May 23, 2014 Easy Éclair Icebox Cake
    • Apr 12, 2014 Whipped Coconut Cream
    • Mar 1, 2014 Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!
    • Nov 2, 2013 Pumpkin Lactation Bars
    • Oct 25, 2013 What's in Season: Apple Crisp
    • Jul 17, 2013 Lactation Granola Bars
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Jun 1, 2013 Million Dollar Pink Fluff
    • May 12, 2013 Peanut Butter Banana Icebox Cake
    • Mar 13, 2013 Celebrate Pi(e) Day: No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
    • Feb 3, 2013 Decadent Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies. Did I Mention They're Skinny?
    • Dec 22, 2012 Chocolate Pecan Bars
    • Nov 17, 2012 Sinfully Delicious But Actually Kinda Light Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
    • Sep 15, 2012 Grilled Peaches With Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
    • Jul 8, 2012 No Bake Peanut Butter Squares
    • Jun 22, 2012 Red White and Blue Berry Trifle
    • Jun 17, 2012 Peanut Butter Pretzel M & M Cookies
    • Jun 2, 2012 Raspberry Filled Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
    • May 6, 2012 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Apr 18, 2012 Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
    • Apr 12, 2012 Brownie Bites again - with Mint Icing!
    • Mar 31, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
    • Mar 6, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars
    • Mar 4, 2012 Better Than a Milkshake: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    • Feb 19, 2012 Family Recipe: Grandma LeGrand's Oatmeal Cake
  • Drinks
    • Dec 15, 2012 Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
    • Apr 22, 2012 Low Fat Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Mar 4, 2012 Better Than a Milkshake: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
  • Main dishes
    • Jan 25, 2026 Tuscan Gnocchi with Burst Tomato Sauce
    • Apr 26, 2015 Fontina Blackberry Basil Grilled Cheese
    • Mar 1, 2015 One Pot Wonder: Chicken Lo Mein
    • Feb 16, 2015 Spaghetti Squash Taco Bake
    • Feb 7, 2015 Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
    • Jan 19, 2015 Cheesy Chicken Puffs
    • Aug 24, 2014 Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce
    • Jun 29, 2014 Mexican Veggie Impasta Bake with Spaghetti Squash
    • Jun 15, 2014 Superfood Casserole
    • May 10, 2014 Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Swiss Chard
    • Apr 27, 2014 Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month!
    • Mar 23, 2014 The Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew
    • Mar 15, 2014 Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto
    • Feb 9, 2014 Easy Weeknight Meal: Foil Packet Salmon with Snap Peas
    • Jan 26, 2014 Turkey Bacon Chili
    • Dec 29, 2013 Blackberry Jalapeño Pork Loin
    • Aug 27, 2013 What's in Season: Peach Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Jul 2, 2013 Grilled Basil Lime Chicken
    • May 26, 2013 Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
    • Apr 14, 2013 Tortellini with Bacon and Spinach
    • Mar 16, 2013 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • Mar 10, 2013 Italian Wedding Soup
    • Feb 10, 2013 Easy Weeknight Meal: Copycat PF Chang Lettuce Wraps
    • Jan 30, 2013 Game Day Recipes
    • Jan 20, 2013 Lighter Lasagna Soup
    • Jan 19, 2013 Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions
    • Jan 13, 2013 Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken
    • Jan 6, 2013 Salmon BLT with Chipotle Mayo
    • Jan 1, 2013 Tomato Soup with Pesto Grilled Cheese Croutons
    • Dec 8, 2012 Teriyaki Dijon Glazed Salmon
    • Dec 2, 2012 Skinny Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
    • Dec 1, 2012 Cheesy Chicken in Poblano Sauce
    • Nov 14, 2012 Celebrate National Guacamole Day!
    • Nov 4, 2012 Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Cannellini Beans
    • Nov 1, 2012 Easy Weeknight Dinner: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Oct 27, 2012 Hot Off the Griddle: Pumpkin French Toast
    • Oct 20, 2012 Grilled Pizza with Tomato, Basil, and Grilled Zucchini
    • Oct 7, 2012 Baked Eggplant Parmesan
    • Oct 6, 2012 Mar-A-Lago Turkey Burgers
    • Sep 6, 2012 Crustless Zucchini Pie
    • Aug 25, 2012 Sausage and Peach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    • Aug 21, 2012 Tilapia with Roasted Salsa
    • Aug 11, 2012 Three Ingredient Crock Pot Taco Chicken
    • Aug 4, 2012 Easy Weeknight Dinner: Pesto Pasta with Spinach, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes
    • Jul 29, 2012 Crock Pot Pulled Pork
    • Jul 22, 2012 Herbed Balsamic and and Garlic Pork Loin
    • Jun 28, 2012 Guest Blog: Wife Soup
    • Jun 27, 2012 Pesto Stuffed Salmon
    • Jun 16, 2012 Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers
    • May 27, 2012 Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
    • May 26, 2012 Bourbon Steak Marinade, Hold the Bourbon
    • May 13, 2012 Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Baked Chicken
    • Apr 29, 2012 Roasted Spaghetti Squash
    • Apr 28, 2012 Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
    • Apr 24, 2012 Grilled Cheese with Turkey Bacon and Ham
    • Apr 21, 2012 Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon - 3 Ingredients!
    • Apr 15, 2012 Pasta Primavera
    • Apr 5, 2012 The Easiest Baked Tilapia Recipe Ever
    • Mar 24, 2012 Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
    • Mar 21, 2012 Fish Tacos with Roasted Corn and Avocado Salsa
    • Mar 17, 2012 Grilled Chicken with Plum Salsa
    • Mar 10, 2012 Everything But the Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup
    • Mar 7, 2012 Southwest Skillet Scramble
    • Mar 3, 2012 Guacamole Grilled Cheese
    • Feb 29, 2012 Tortellini with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Feb 26, 2012 A Meal Fit For a Birthday: Whole Wheat Penne with Roasted Vegetables
    • Feb 25, 2012 Butternut Squash Soup
    • Feb 15, 2012 Turkey Burger Sliders
    • Feb 12, 2012 Easy Baked Italian Chicken
    • Feb 11, 2012 Cornish Game Hens with Roasted Garlic Sauce
    • Feb 6, 2012 Salsa Stoup with Avocado Smash and Whole Wheat Quesadillas
  • Meatless
    • Jan 25, 2026 Tuscan Gnocchi with Burst Tomato Sauce
    • May 10, 2014 Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Swiss Chard
    • Jan 1, 2013 Tomato Soup with Pesto Grilled Cheese Croutons
    • Nov 14, 2012 Celebrate National Guacamole Day!
    • Nov 1, 2012 Easy Weeknight Dinner: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Oct 27, 2012 Hot Off the Griddle: Pumpkin French Toast
    • Oct 20, 2012 Grilled Pizza with Tomato, Basil, and Grilled Zucchini
    • Oct 7, 2012 Baked Eggplant Parmesan
    • Sep 6, 2012 Crustless Zucchini Pie
    • May 20, 2012 Whole Grain Cous Cous with Spring Vegetables
    • Apr 29, 2012 Roasted Spaghetti Squash
    • Apr 15, 2012 Pasta Primavera
    • Mar 22, 2012 Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans
    • Mar 10, 2012 Everything But the Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup
    • Mar 3, 2012 Guacamole Grilled Cheese
  • Miscellaneous
    • Apr 6, 2015 Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • One pot meal
    • Jan 25, 2026 Tuscan Gnocchi with Burst Tomato Sauce
    • Mar 1, 2015 One Pot Wonder: Chicken Lo Mein
    • Jan 29, 2015 Game-Day Chili
    • Mar 15, 2014 Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto
    • Feb 9, 2014 Easy Weeknight Meal: Foil Packet Salmon with Snap Peas
    • Jan 26, 2014 Turkey Bacon Chili
    • Feb 10, 2013 Easy Weeknight Meal: Copycat PF Chang Lettuce Wraps
    • Nov 4, 2012 Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Cannellini Beans
  • Pasta
    • Feb 7, 2015 Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
    • Apr 14, 2013 Tortellini with Bacon and Spinach
    • Jun 3, 2012 Basil Pesto: Clean, Green, and Herbacious
    • Apr 15, 2012 Pasta Primavera
    • Feb 29, 2012 Tortellini with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Feb 26, 2012 A Meal Fit For a Birthday: Whole Wheat Penne with Roasted Vegetables
  • Salads
    • Feb 16, 2014 Farro Salad with Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Jun 9, 2013 Corn and Black Bean Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette
    • Jun 1, 2013 Million Dollar Pink Fluff
    • Jan 12, 2013 Winter Chopped Salad
    • Aug 12, 2012 Red and Sweet Potato Salad
    • Jul 25, 2012 Celebrating the Tastes of Summer: Caprese Salad
    • Jul 1, 2012 Red White and Blue Spinach Salad
    • Apr 10, 2012 Broccoli Slaw: Great for Potlucks or Cookouts!
    • Apr 6, 2012 Spinach Salad with Pears, Cranberries, and Roasted Almonds
  • Side dishes
    • May 18, 2014 Pesto Roasted Potatoes
    • Feb 16, 2014 Farro Salad with Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette
    • Nov 29, 2013 Easy Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Hash
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Jun 9, 2013 Corn and Black Bean Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette
    • Jun 1, 2013 Million Dollar Pink Fluff
    • Dec 20, 2012 Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
    • Nov 18, 2012 Cheddar Rosemary Corn Muffins
    • Nov 11, 2012 Apple Bacon Sweet Potatoes
    • Sep 6, 2012 Crustless Zucchini Pie
    • Aug 17, 2012 Glorious Guacamole
    • Aug 12, 2012 Red and Sweet Potato Salad
    • Aug 5, 2012 Balsamic Glazed Carrots
    • Jun 19, 2012 Two-For Tuesday: Microwaved Corn on the Cob and Grilled Corn on the Cob
    • Jun 11, 2012 Grilled Zucchini and Bell Peppers
    • Jun 6, 2012 Rice with an Attitude: Spicy Green Rice
    • May 20, 2012 Whole Grain Cous Cous with Spring Vegetables
    • Apr 14, 2012 Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
    • Apr 10, 2012 Broccoli Slaw: Great for Potlucks or Cookouts!
    • Apr 6, 2012 Spinach Salad with Pears, Cranberries, and Roasted Almonds
    • Apr 3, 2012 Freak out for Frico!
    • Mar 25, 2012 Garlic Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
    • Mar 22, 2012 Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans
    • Mar 20, 2012 Crispy Baked Kale Chips
    • Mar 18, 2012 Grilled Sweet Potatoes
    • Feb 21, 2012 Simply Roasted Asparagus
    • Feb 19, 2012 Butternut Squash Risotto
    • Feb 18, 2012 Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
    • Feb 13, 2012 Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks with Sweet Onion Dip
    • Feb 4, 2012 Fake Fancy: Cheesy Quinoa Casserole with Broccoli and Asparagus
  • Snack
    • Dec 22, 2013 Snack Time: Avocado Hummus
    • Nov 2, 2013 Pumpkin Lactation Bars
    • Jul 17, 2013 Lactation Granola Bars
    • Dec 23, 2012 Jalapeño Popper Dip
    • Nov 27, 2012 Peanut Butter Banana Surprise II
    • Jul 5, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola Bars
    • May 5, 2012 Easy Taco Dip
    • Apr 22, 2012 Low Fat Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Apr 18, 2012 Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
    • Apr 9, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars, The Sequel
    • Apr 2, 2012 Cilantro Jalapeno Bean Dip
    • Mar 20, 2012 Crispy Baked Kale Chips
    • Mar 6, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars
    • Mar 4, 2012 Better Than a Milkshake: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    • Jan 30, 2012 Peanut Butter Banana Surprise
  • Soup
    • Jan 29, 2015 Game-Day Chili
    • May 10, 2014 Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Swiss Chard
    • Jan 26, 2014 Turkey Bacon Chili
    • Nov 17, 2013 Roasted Butternut Squash Carrot Soup
    • Mar 16, 2013 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • Mar 10, 2013 Italian Wedding Soup
    • Mar 2, 2013 Easy White Chicken Chili
    • Feb 24, 2013 Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup
    • Jan 20, 2013 Lighter Lasagna Soup
    • Jan 1, 2013 Tomato Soup with Pesto Grilled Cheese Croutons
    • Dec 2, 2012 Skinny Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
    • Jun 28, 2012 Guest Blog: Wife Soup
    • Mar 10, 2012 Everything But the Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup
    • Feb 25, 2012 Butternut Squash Soup
    • Feb 6, 2012 Salsa Stoup with Avocado Smash and Whole Wheat Quesadillas
  • Sweets
    • May 30, 2015 Chocolate Peanut Butter Lactation Energy Bites
    • Jan 10, 2015 Chocolate Fudge with Avocado
    • Mar 1, 2014 Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!
    • Nov 2, 2013 Pumpkin Lactation Bars
    • Oct 25, 2013 What's in Season: Apple Crisp
    • Jul 17, 2013 Lactation Granola Bars
    • Jul 3, 2013 4th of July Recipe Roundup
    • Feb 3, 2013 Decadent Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies. Did I Mention They're Skinny?
    • Dec 23, 2012 Holy Crap These Are Amazing Cookies
    • Dec 22, 2012 Chocolate Pecan Bars
    • Dec 9, 2012 100th Post: Kitchen Remodel and Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzels
    • Nov 17, 2012 Sinfully Delicious But Actually Kinda Light Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
    • Sep 23, 2012 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Sep 15, 2012 Grilled Peaches With Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
    • Jul 8, 2012 No Bake Peanut Butter Squares
    • Jul 5, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola Bars
    • Jun 22, 2012 Red White and Blue Berry Trifle
    • Jun 17, 2012 Peanut Butter Pretzel M & M Cookies
    • May 6, 2012 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Apr 18, 2012 Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
    • Apr 12, 2012 Brownie Bites again - with Mint Icing!
    • Apr 9, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars, The Sequel
    • Mar 31, 2012 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
    • Mar 6, 2012 Homemade Granola Bars
    • Mar 4, 2012 Better Than a Milkshake: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    • Feb 19, 2012 Family Recipe: Grandma LeGrand's Oatmeal Cake
    • Feb 9, 2012 Sweets For My Sweet
    • Feb 5, 2012 Hail Mary Strawberries
  • Tips
    • May 10, 2015 How to Cut Watermelon Like a Pro and Waste Less!
    • Aug 6, 2014 Today's Tip: Save the Cupcakes!
    • Jun 23, 2013 Tip: How to Freeze Berries
    • Apr 23, 2013 Make Your Stainless Sink Sparkle!
    • Feb 21, 2013 Today's Tip: Double the Life of Your Celery
    • Feb 25, 2012 Today's Tip: Washing Leeks
    • Feb 7, 2012 Today's Tip: Long Live the Parsley!
  • Trivia
    • Mar 15, 2012 Cooking Trivia: Yummy Brown Bits
  • Uncategorized
    • Oct 25, 2013 What's in Season: Apple Crisp
    • Aug 27, 2013 What's in Season: Peach Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    • Aug 4, 2013 What's in Season: Zucchini Veggie Spiral
    • Jul 24, 2013 Quinoa with Fresh Berries and Mango
    • Apr 7, 2013 Guest Blog: Man-Made Pizza
    • Apr 6, 2013 Berry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

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