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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Snickerdoodle Cupcake

I really like Snickerdoodle cookies. I've never really been a chocolate lover but I do love pumpkin and cinnamon. There's just something about a warm snickdoodle with a tall glass of milk (add ice please).I came across some recipes on Pinterest for different cinnamon flavored cupcakes and thought that re-creating a snickerdoodle cookie could be very fun! I wanted to not only...

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Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

I owe all the credit in the world to This Blog for this recipe. I have never added any liquid fruit to a frosting before but now's as good a time as any, right?! I paired this with a lemon cake and it was REALLY good.I did tweak her original recipe just a bit and am definitely keeping this recipe in my back pocket. Raspberry Buttercream Frosting 1/2 c....

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Choco-stachio Cupcakes with Rich Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

I stumbled upon a recipe sort of like this one on a blog that I occasionally visit for kicks. It's a pretty good blog but if I had to pick one thing that irkes me about it is that most of the recipes use boxed cake mix. And while that is okay (and sometimes necessary) I have taken to making my cupcakes from scratch. The one mix I don't mind using when I bake is Devil's Food....

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Cookie's N Cream Cupcakes

Wow...it's been a while since I posted and for that I apologize. I've been pretty busy with customer orders for invitations AND cupcakes (YAY!!), work and just enjoying life!! We've seen some pretty nice weather here in Ohio (although, I'd be interested in looking up how much rain we have had in the last few weeks and see if it broken records) so we've been trying to enjoy...

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Lemon Poppyseed Surprise Center Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

I wish that I could take credit for this recipe but I can't.  I pinned this recipe a few weeks ago while I was on a mission to find a few spring/summer inspired cupcake recipes. I then got an order for a Military Women's Gala and thought this would be a wonderful flavor combination. I would say the hardest part about these cupcakes was finding the freeze dried blueberries....

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Reese's Inspired Cupcake Heaven

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling and Peanut Butter Frosting 1 Box Devils Food Cake Mix 1 c. sour cream 1 /2 c. oil 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 /4 c. water 1 /2 c. buttermilk Filling: 1 /2  bag semi sweet chocolate chips 2 T heavy cream 1/3 peanut butter (more or less to taste) 2-4 T powdered sugar (use to control consistency) Frosting: 1...

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Drunken Italian Confetti Noodles

Wow...I feel like I haven't posted anything for quite some time. I almost feel like I have abandoned the blog. It's been a pretty busy past couple of weeks, so I do apologize for the silence. Two weeks ago, my local grocery store had their super meat sale that they do twice a year. Our tax return came in and we decided to buy a chest freezer and load up on meat products we...

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3 Cheese Tortellini Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Roasted Red Peppers

Wow, that's a mouthful. But please don't let the title deter you from trying this incredibly easy, quick and delicious recipe. I'm not feeling particularly 'wordy' today but I had several people comment on my facebook post asking for this recipe. I'll get right to the point so that I please their hungry tummy's! 3 Cheese Tortellini Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus,...

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Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie Soup

I live in Ohio. And its Winter. Enough said?! LOL! Without fail, every year when winter hits, I end up telling myself and those within ear shot that I "can't wait to get out of here". Yet each year, I find myself still here, suffering through the dreary winter days. Aside from it being cold and having the occasional blizzard, the drearyness is the worst part of it. Today...

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Authentic Lebanese Hummus

When it comes to food, I am big on texture. If it doesn't feel right, I have a hard time eating something. This hurdle obviously prevented me from seeing why people would crave sushi. It also had the same impact on my ability to enjoy hummus. I remember the first time I had both of these foods. I would pay to go back in time and see my face. I think it goes without saying...

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Herb Dusted Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

Whoa...that's a mouth full. LOL First, please don't let the word "creamy" in the title scare you away. It's not fat and calorie laden like you might expect a recipe with that name in to be. With that said .... I can't tell you for sure how long this jar of sun dried tomatoes has been sitting on my pantry shelf untouched, but what I can tell you is that it won't last much...

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