Appetizers

Gochujang Shrimp Tacos

Gochujang Shrimp TacosPrep Time: 35 minutes | Cook Time: 5 - 6 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4Oh. My. Goodness. You know when you hit the recipe out of the park? Well, this one is over the fence. I cannot explain the depth and pop of flavor in these tacos...

Thai Deviled Eggs

Thai Deviled EggsPrep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Chill Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12I am loving the Deviled Egg “series” right now, but I’ll admit I’m kind of pooped and out of words. Thus, the incredibly short post writeup. My...

Greek Deviled Eggs

Greek Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Chill Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12 Greek Oregano Deviled Eggs I am on a deviled egg kick. Eggs have protein and little fat, so I can eat them without skimping on Weight...

Curried Deviled Eggs

Curried Deviled EggsPrep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Cool Time: 15 minutes |Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12Let’s add some flair to a very common recipe. My recipe is such a fun and DELICIOUS spin on traditional deviled eggs. I guess after first...

Chicken Taco Meatballs with Black Beans

Chicken Taco Meatballs and Black Beans Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 5 This recipe is low fat and full of protein. It’s a fairly simple meal to make. It is a Weight Watchers dream come true. Being on WW myself (at the...

Lemon-Olive Tapenade

Lemon-Olive Tapenade Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Total Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 12 Who else goes for the salty goodies at the grazing table? I’ll take dips and spreads over chocolate cake any day. (Well, just save the cake for another day.) Olives are one...

Beet Chips (Oven Method)

Beet Chips (Oven Method) Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 - 55 minutes | Standing Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes | Serves: 3 - 4 Making your own chips at home is fun, a little bit of a lengthy process (I won’t lie), and much healthier than the...

Fresh Green Salad with Blackberry Ginger and Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Green Salad with Blackberry Ginger and Lime VinaigrettePrep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6 In need of a Valentine’s Day dinner starter for your home-cooked meal for your sweetheart? Here is a gorgeous salad, but...

Dad’s Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes)

Dad's Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes) Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4 Here’s an unassuming recipe for my website. Consider it more of a childhood memory. My dad could grill steaks and make scrambled eggs. That was...

Hummus

Hummus Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Stand Time: 20 minutes |Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6 My husband found this recipe online and printed it off without any author information; that was before recipes on the internet was what it is today....

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