Black Bean and Corn Chili
This Black Bean and Corn Chili is a great meatless meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. It's so thick and hearty, you won't miss the meat. Especially when paired with some warm baked corn bread! As I mentioned the other day, 2018 is going to be a great year. Aside from the bigger changes our family is looking forward to, I've also made a few small resolutions. The best one being to regain my creativity in the kitchen. I've definitely been in a rut of old standby recipes since Molly was born. Boneless skinless chicken and ground beef on repeat. This year is all about branching out … [Read More...]
{Weekend detox} Salmon Nicoise Salad
This past weekend included lots of fun and LOTS of junkfood. Friday night we went to Nick’s favorite place, Buffalo Wild Wings, for beer & wings, and followed that up with ice cream on the way home. Saturday’s Mardi Gras activities included snacks, drinks, cookies, corndogs and late night Mexican & sushi. Sunday we snuck…
Mini King Cakes for Mardi Gras!
One of the best things about living on the Gulf (besides cheaper gas and white sand) has definitely got to be Mardi Gras! When people think Mardi Gras, they usually think New Orleans. But Mardi Gras in the United States actually started in Mobile, Alabama. Lucky for me, one of my best friends, Erin, lives…
Cinnamon Pecan Banana Pancakes
Now that I’m working a normal 9-5 gig again, and Nick is out the door most days by 0630, weekday breakfasts usually consist of cereal or toast, and an iced coffee hastily packed to go. So, when the weekend finally rolls around we like to get a little more creative and whip up something fun…
Nick’s Belgian Ale Pot Roast
On Thursday nights, I take a break from my usual running/gymming routine and go to a fun cardio class. Actually I don’t know if “fun” is the word. Maybe torturous would be more fitting. But torturous or not, the instructor is hilarious and it’s the same group of ladies (and one out-of-place aerobics-loving man) every week,…
Chicken Barley Chili
This warm and comforting Chicken Barley Chili is quick and easy to throw together. The barley adds something a little unique and jarred salsa is a quick shortcut for lots of flavor! A few weeks ago, on a cold and blustery Sunday in Florida, I asked Nick what he felt like having for dinner. His…
Bubble Oatmeal
Most of the time, I like to eat pretty healthy. I know that sounds kind of funny considering all of the posts I’ve shared with you so far, but I swear, it’s true! I read a bunch of healthy food blogs, and I’ve noticed something funny. A new superfood will pop up on one blog…
Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni
Relationships are all about compromise, right? I’ve never been a huge fan of pepperoni. I’m not sure why, since I love salami, sausage, and pretty much every other relative imaginable. But something about the thought of pepperoni always grosses me out. I think pizza has ruined pepperoni for me; its flavor is so strong that…
Valentine’s Day Popcorn Mix
I love holidays that center around candy. Halloween, Easter, VALENTINE’S DAY!! To say that I have a bit of a sugar addiction would be a gross understatement. And so, when one of these holidays rolls around, it gives me just the excuse I am looking for to get my sweet tooth on. Over Christmas, my dad sent…
