While Thanksgiving is all about the turkey for most people, sweet potatoes are my favorite dish on Thanksgiving. Really, I love all the food, but mashed sweet potatoes are the ones that do it for me. I’m the only one in my family of 4 who eats sweet potatoes – for real. Growning up, they were … [Read more…]
I only have sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving, and usually laden with butter, brown sugar, marshmallows and pecans. Not so good for me, eh? I love the taste of sweet potatoes and while I had heard “they are good for you”, I never really knew why until I started researching for this post. My friend … [Read more…]
I am so excited to share this week’s picks with you! Usually it’s just Christy and I emailing links back and forth and making each other read this and look at that… Now I get to make YOU look, too! How fun! **I have been following Shawna’s styleberry blog for a few weeks now, mostly because she … [Read more…]
I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies. Really, I am. I love eating my veggies raw but sometimes, I like to mix it up and gasp! cook my veggies in a variety of ways. Here is but one of those ways! Oh yeah, they are quick and easy to make and taste so fresh and delicious : … [Read more…]
I’m normally a green bean casserole girl, but I came across this recipe and I think I might have to give it a try this year! Heck, it’s really a recipe you could use all year long. Gather: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 3 … [Read more…]
Another side-dish I cannot live without on Thanksgiving is sweet potatoes. I love them. So much. Unfortunately, my husband and son don’t like them, and I’m still working on my daughter. My recipe, again one that it’s in my head and not written down, contains lots of butter, brown sugar, and nuts; … [Read more…]
This recipe rocks the house and makes an excellent side dish. Food that tastes fresh, new and exciting is so enticing to me and just warms my heart. I had no idea that orzo could be so expensive so I made an executive decision at the grocery story to part ways with orzo and substituted basmati rice … [Read more…]
I love zucchini, and I love peppers, and I love tomatoes. I rarely put all three together in a sauté pan. In fact, I rarely sauté any veggies. I am a fresh veggie kind of gal. However, after following this simple recipe and the absolute deliciousness it was, I will be doing it more often. I did … [Read more…]
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen 2 bananas, peeled and diced 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8 ounce) container (low-fat) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional) Directions: In a medium … [Read more…]