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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