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Three of my Favorite things to do: cook, eat, and look for new recipes to try! I grew up with a mother that was a great cook and have loved carrying that tradition over into my own home. This is a compilation of recipes that I've tried and liked, where I found them, how I made them, and what I think about them. Cooking is, for me, an expression of love. Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken

You don't really need a recipe for this delicious chicken, but if you're the kind of person who likes to read exact amounts, here's a good one.  I had a drawer full of lemons that needed to be used up and I have a gazillion rosemary bushes in my yard so this was perfect for me.  Baked potatoes, salad, and garlic bread?  Dinner is served.

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter

This recipe is super yummy, healthy, and easy.  
I say that a lot.
I like yummy, healthy, and easy recipes.
Who doesn't?
*** I cut the brown sugar in about half and (shhh) double the cheese
A little leftover of this chicken sliced up, and you've got yourself a meal.

Asparagus Tuna Casserole

 I was waiting for the dentist, flipping through a magazine when I came across this recipe.
My mom always made tuna casserole on the nights that we were staying home with a babysitter.  If I ever saw one on the counter my first question was, "Where are YOU going???" I'm guessing it was her go-to dish because it was about 5 staple ingredients in one dish.  
I was excited to find a healthier yet almost equally as simple recipe.
A few things I would change: I liked the asparagus but I think I prefer peas.  They add a needed sweetness.  I left out the potatoes and added more pasta and nixed the olives.  I was worried the sauce would be too bland but it ended up being perfect.  And a few handfuls of crushed up Jalapeno Kettle Chips never hurt anyone either :)

Maple Apple Bars

This recipe is a great dessert if you're looking for a chocolate substitute.
It's super easy and not too shabby on the health-o-meter either.
The maple frosting is the best part!

Biscoff Baked Oatmeal

What more can you ask for???
I even made the banana glaze, which is something I'd normally skip.
Tip: don't skip the banana glaze.  

Friday, March 9, 2012

Balsamic glazed BBQ chicken

Hello, Balsamic Vinegar.  
I love you.
I could drink it.
Or take a bath in it.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Oh.  My.  Goodness.  Words can not describe how DELICIOUS this soup is.  Easy, healthy, yummy, so so so so good.  This is the best cauliflower soup recipe I've made yet.  My only beef is with the color.  It looks very...beige.  Blah.  Barfy.  But the taste is out of this world, and it's easy too!  I LOVED the little roasted specks of flavor.  Yummmm--my entire family devoured it, even my 1 and 3 year olds!