Quinoa, Avocado and Corn Salad Recipe

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Disclosure: Recipe and photo courtesy of Kimberly Snyder/The Beauty Detox foods Book. The quinoa, avocado, and corn salad recipe is perfect for easy entertaining. The only prep needed is to soak the quinoa overnight. Also,it tastes great at room temperature and is mayonnaise free. This makes it perfect to bring to the barbecue, pool party, park or beach! Ingredients: 3 cups water 1 ½ cups dry quinoa Raw kernels or 2 ears of organic corn (preferably white, if available), shaved right … [Read more...]

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Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is that special day of the year when you can show your  sweetheart just how much they mean to you. What better way to do this than with a sweet confection. With Baskin Robbins your gift will be sure to take the cake this year! For the classic romantic, a Conversation Heart Cake(*New this year!*) can add a delicious twist to the traditional Valentine's Day candy. If you happen to have a fashionable fiancée, a Delectable Designer Cake Bag may be the perfect … [Read more...]

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Potato Skins Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Potato Skins are one of my favorite bar foods. However, I always feel guilty ordering them. After all they're not really a meal just a snack. I was wondering how I could turn them into a hearty dish when I found this Potato Skins Mac and Cheese recipe over at the Spicy Perspective. It's a classic, creamy Mac and Cheese Topped with crunchy, cheesy potato skin goodness. I cut the recipe in half for my smaller family, but feel free to double it if yours is larger. Be sure to add … [Read more...]

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Diet Comfort Food

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Like most American's  I made a New Year's resolution to eat healthier, and maybe drop a few pounds. However, I know if I eat nothing but veggie burgers, and celery sticks I'm doomed before I even start. For me, food has to taste good,and look appealing. Here are some of favorite lightened up versions of classic comfort foods. Skinny Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese has the delicious cheesy goodness I crave, but without the guilt. These Garlic French Fries are baked not fried. This … [Read more...]

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New Years Eve Appetizers

When having a party, I prefer to offer a bunch of different appetizers. It's usually less work, and gives you a bigger variety so picky eaters (like me!) can pick and choose what they enjoy. This also makes it much easier to eat and socialize at the same time. Here are some of my favorite appetizers that would be perfect for a New Year's Eve (or any other) party! New Years Eve Appetizers 1. My grandma always says that a meal needs a "sour" element. In our family, this is usually … [Read more...]

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Sundays in our house are Football Days. We spend most of the afternoon/evening in the living room rooting on our teams. My family are Steelers Fans. However, I cheer on the Dallas Cowboys. This past Sunday was an epic Steelers vs. Cowboys match! I knew I needed a quick recipe that could cook without my assistance. That's why I was so excited to find out that you can make Mac and Cheese in the Crock Pot. It was very smooth and creamy. However, the cheddar flavor was on the mild side. If … [Read more...]

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Give the Gift of Delicious Food

  When it comes to buying gifts, I am an absolute perfectionist. I want everyone to completely love what I get them. Unfortunately, due to human nature, this is not always the case. Some people have everything and are just plain hard to buy for. I hate to buy something I know will be immediately returned, or something that will just collect dust in the closet. I’ve found that one idea is to give the gift of food. As a wise man once said, “People gotta eat!” Food is also … [Read more...]

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Sweet Potato Recipes

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  Sweet potatoes are a staple on our Thanksgiving table. We usually just bake them in the oven with marshmallows on top. However, lately I've been seeing a greater variety of sweet potato dishes. Our supermarket now carries sweet potato tater tots, and chips. Here are some of my favorite Sweet Potato Recipes. What is your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes? 1. Sweet Potato Pie 2. Sweet Potato Fries 3. Sweet Potato Chips 4. Sweet Potato Cupcakes … [Read more...]

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GingerSnap Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Guest Post By Teresa from Crafting in My Closet I love Fall. I can't get enough of soups, stews and pumpkin everything. I never used to be a fan of pumpkin pie, I hate pie crust, at least I thought I did, because all I had ever had was store bought crust. Then I noticed all those pies with cookie crusts or gram cracker crusts ect. Well shoot why can't pumpkin pie have a cookie crust too? And what goes better with pumpkin than ginger? Um nothing thats what! So I now make my pumpkin pie with a … [Read more...]

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Halloween Recipes + Pin To Win

This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine.     Looking for more fun ways to Green your Halloween? Check out Green Halloweenreg;, for great ideas. ( Green Halloween is a registered trademark of Green America.) Avocodos From Mexico is hosting a Pin to Win contest. I love that you can win by just doing what you do everyday.I'm constantly on Pinterest looking for new Halloween recipes and party ideas. My favorite recipe I've discovered … [Read more...]

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