Slutty Low-Carb “Pasta”

Slutty Low-Carb “Pasta”   I have been seeing recipes all over Pinterest that require the use of a tool that cuts veggies into spiral noodles. I gave in and bought one months ago, yet it sits in my kitchen in the original packaging begging to be used. Well…until tonight that is! I was inspired by a recipe I pinned on my Lighter Fare board. I went to the grocery store...

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Flank Steak Vegetable Rolls with Balsamic Glaze

I have seen this recipe pop on Pinterest quite a bit lately and decided to give it a whirl. And I am so glad I did. This recipe was super easy, fairly inexpensive and was on the table in 40 minutes (30 minutes of that was marinade time). Of course, if you plan ahead and marinade the steak ahead of time, it literally can be on the table in 10 minutes!!! And this is a dish you...

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Carnitas Burrito Bowls with Salsa Fresca and Lime Cilantro Rice

I loooovvveeeee me some Chipotle! If I didn't feel like crap after eating it (basically because the portion sizes are so incredibly ridiculous), I would probably eat it on a weekly basis. But since that would result in a few less than desirable consequences (like having to buy larger pants), I'll refrain. Not that my homemade version is significantly more healthy, it does...

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Buttermilk Cornbread

This cornbread is a great compliment to any meal. This  recipe is a bit sweet but not overly sweet. Just a nice hint of sweetness amongst the other wonderful flavors. Buttermilk Cornbread (photo courtesy of this blog) 1 stick unsalted butter 2/3 cups white sugar (can use 1/3 c brown sugar in place of white) 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking...

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Three Little Pigs Soup

As the name suggests, this soup has three types of pork in it. Of course, you can eliminate one or two of them but I think you'd loose some of the depth this soup has. Its everything a soup should be: hearty, earthy, thick, and bursting with layers of flavor. I had my sister and her main squeeze over for dinner and they agreed by helping themselves to seconds. This was a...

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Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Lasagna

I'm sure in previous posts, I have declared my love for all types of Mexican food. The flavors, the colors, THE AROMAS...All of it just makes my stomach rejoice!!..... I digress ....In my attempt to feed my family healthy meals that don't lack the deliciousness we deserve and trying to loose a few pounds myself, I am always on the lookout to be inspired. Mexican food isn't...

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Zucchini and Rice Skillet

Way back when I first stumbled upon the Pinterest world, I pinned a recipe that sparked some interest to me. Funny how when I look through all of my pins, how many of the food items I have yet to try. This past week, I decided that I was going to add this into the mix. I changed up the originally recipe a bit because I was afraid that the original was going to lack a little...

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