One of the best things about cooking a whole chicken is using the leftover bones to make chicken broth. Homemade chicken broth is so much better than store bought, in my opinion. Store-bought … [Read more...]
Chicken in a Crock-Pot
July 30, 2012 · by · 8 Comments
Pull your Crock-Pot out immediately, go buy a whole chicken, and make this recipe. Right. Now! This is good. I really hate dealing with raw chicken, so I try to do it as little as possible. But … [Read more...]
twenty-five
July 29, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Today is my birthday. I'm 25. I've never been a huge birthday person. I much prefer my half birthday because it's such a silly holiday, and no one else thinks it's important. {January 29th. … [Read more...]
cauliflower pizza
July 27, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
If Chinese food isn't your thing for a lazy Sunday of eating & watching movies, then maybe pizza is? Oh, come on. Everyone loves pizza. Pizza is extremely easy to overeat, though. And … [Read more...]
sweet & sour chicken
July 26, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Sunday's are one of the best days of the week. Especially if you can do something relaxing like watch movies while it rains all day and eat pizza or Chinese food. Yes, pizza & Chinese … [Read more...]
Chickpeas, Broccoli & Bacon
July 25, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I love this recipe. It's one I found in Cooking Light Magazine a couple of years ago and continue to make. One of the main ingredients is canned chickpeas, and they are a staple in my kitchen. I … [Read more...]
Kale Chips that aren’t gross
July 24, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I'm sorry, but kale chips sorta taste like burnt leaves to me. The first time I tried to make them, I roasted them at 450° and think I almost burned down my house. Those things cook … [Read more...]
Eating New Orleans – Galatoire’s
July 23, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Galatoire's is everyone's favorite, and rightfully so. It's delicious & has a great atmosphere! But it's amazing food isn't generally known for its healthiness. And that's ok, as long as you … [Read more...]
top 10 ice cream picks
July 20, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
from the grocery store that is... In honor of Ice Cream Week, I thought it would be helpful to share my favorite store-bought ice creams. Not everyone has the time to make their own, be it from … [Read more...]
ice cream cake
July 19, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
It's still Ice Cream Week here, but today we aren't making ice cream, just using it to make something even better. Oh so much better. Yes, ice cream cake. Quite possibly one of the … [Read more...]
homemade frosty
July 18, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
One of the great things about my dietetic internship was the people that were in the internship with me. Food was 90% of what we talked about in our days with our patients, preceptors, and each … [Read more...]
banana ice cream
July 17, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
It's Ice Cream Week on the blog, and this "ice cream" only has one ingredient! BANANAS Now, this is not a new concept. If you read any other healthy food blog, I'm sure you've seen this … [Read more...]
homemade ice cream
July 16, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
Back in May I babysat my niece & nephew for a week while my sister & brother-in-law were in Hawaii. A week. With two 3-year-olds. So I came up with different things for us to do each … [Read more...]
no-cook chicken tostadas
July 13, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Did you make the Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken yesterday? I hope you did because these Chicken Tostadas are deeelicious and super easy if you cooked the chicken before-hand. My recipe is based off … [Read more...]
Salsa Chicken
July 12, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
It's July. It's hot. I have no desire to slave over a hot stove or turn on my oven when it's 768° outside {yeah, it's that hot with the humidity...} Solution: Use a … [Read more...]
baked cheese sticks
July 11, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Yesterday, I admitted that I haven't been in the mood to cook. And today I'm going to admit that I have serious "same snack burnout" I'm getting a little tired of my daily snacks of nuts & a … [Read more...]
bacon wrapped chicken
July 10, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I need to tell you something... I really haven't been in the mood to cook very much lately. I know I shouldn't let myself get lazy since I love cooking & baking and I have a food blog and I'm … [Read more...]
my week in Austin
July 9, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Happy Sugar Cookie Day! It's no secret that I love baking & eating cookies. Especially sugar cookies. Sugar cookies have forever been a favorite of mine, and they always will be. To celebrate … [Read more...]
festive cake mix cookies
July 3, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
Even if the Firecracker Cake is a little too detailed for you, don't worry because I have another just as adorable & festive 4th of July recipe today! Whenever I go visit someone {and … [Read more...]
