BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad from Living Well Kitchen

To say I love bacon would be an extreme understatement. It's borderline ridiculous how much I like bacon. But honestly, I don't really feel that bad about it. So what? I like bacon. Can't a … [Read more...]

Sausage, Cheese, and Veggie Muffins

Sausage, Cheese, and Veggie Muffins

One of the biggest health mistakes children and adults make is to skip breakfast. Breakfast kick starts your day with the nutrition your body craves. Studies show that breakfast eaters weigh less … [Read more...]

oven baked protein pancakes

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"Life changing" - that's the best way to describe these As I've said 763 times before, breakfast is so important. You should never skip it. But I understand it can be a hassle if you … [Read more...]

Crab Cakes

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Today, I have my Crab Cake recipe posted on Stone Soup - Food & Nutrition Magazine's blog These crab cakes are 100% totally worth your time to go read the post. So so so so so … [Read more...]

protein pancakes

Protein Pancakes

September is National Breakfast Month. Like I've said one million times before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. {Here's some more info on breakfast, and click here for breakfast … [Read more...]

Pimento Cheese

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I spent my Labor Day weekend at Point Clear with some of my cousins. On Sunday, we took the boat over to Sand Island for the day. We always bring food on the boat {chips, dip, cookies, … [Read more...]

Salsa Chicken

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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...]

easy summer appetizer

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Do you ever realize you were supposed to bring an appetizer somewhere but you have no time to make anything let alone run to the store to get all the ingredients you need? If you know what I mean … [Read more...]

two for one meal!

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After long weekends, I'm always pretty tired and usually don't feel like cooking. I'm also not in much of a mood to plan my meals for the week. Not good... So before I left to celebrate Memorial … [Read more...]

breakfast sausage

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Every morning I eat peanut butter, toast or oatmeal, and eggs. I love eggs, any version, for breakfast. They keep you full and are inexpensive. They're also very versatile and … [Read more...]

caramelized onion dip

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This time of year is not so good for your waistline. Most people over-indulge during the holidays and pay for it come the new year. {Here are helpful tips for avoiding it!} However, I understand … [Read more...]

crock pot chicken tacos

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Recently, I had a friend ask me for some more slow-cooker recipes.  The slow-cooker lentil soup that I posted in October is the most visited page on the blog, so she's right that I need more of those … [Read more...]

cookies for Joy

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This little thing is allergic to eggs (as well as chicken and peanuts, ah!) But one of her favorite things to do is make "coooooookies" It's sort of hard to find a good recipe for sugar … [Read more...]

green bean casserole

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Green bean casserole is a standard dish on Thanksgiving tables around the country. Most people use the tried-and-true recipe printed on the back of a French fried onion can, and rightfully so because … [Read more...]

Caramelized onions

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The great thing about making caramelized onions is that they can be added to so many dishes to add a lot of flavor without a lot of calories and fat. Plus, they are quite easy to make. Heat the … [Read more...]

Sweet potato casserole

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I've never been a fan of sweet potato casserole. Maybe it's because my parents and sister don't eat it... I don't know. Either way, I think it's weird (don't be mad). It's too sweet, too mushy, and I … [Read more...]