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Archives for January 2015

Super Bowl Party Ideas!

January 31, 2015 by eghassett

Tomorrow is the big game!!  New England Patriots VS. Seattle Seahawks – Superbowl XLIX Here’s a couple party ideas for your parties tomorrow….have fun!!  May the best team win!!

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Filed Under: Football Party Tagged With: football party, patriots cocktail, seahawks cocktail, seven layer dip, super bowl party, Super Bowl XLIX Cocktails

Shortcut Lasagna

January 30, 2015 by eghassett

All the great flavors of lasagna, without the involved preparation time…. Read more and get the recipe here… And if you noticed my beautiful new cookware, that’s thanks to Lindsay again for the thoughtful birthday gift! I love it!! Thanks friend! Have a happy Friday and a great weekend everyone!

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Filed Under: Ground beef/turkey, Italian, Pasta, Winter Warmers Tagged With: casserole, easy dinner, italian casserole, lasagna, mozzarella

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

January 29, 2015 by eghassett

Get ready to add this to your new favorite dinners list!  It is so easy!  And so yummy! Prepare your meatballs while the squash is cooking.  The meatballs get baked in the oven, so you won’t even need to manage their cooking…pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy your evening!! Read more and get…

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Filed Under: Ground beef/turkey Tagged With: easy dinner, low carbs, parmesan, spaghetti squash, turkey meatballs

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Crepes

January 28, 2015 by eghassett

I just love having a food blog!  Now my kids are asking, “What’s for dinner, Gena?”  It makes me smile! 🙂 Tonight on the menu is Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Crepes. My whole family loved them and I loved learning the benefits of crepes versus pasta. Read more and get the recipe…

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Filed Under: Meatless Tagged With: broccoli, broccoli cheddar, broccoli crepes, crepes, meatless

Mexican Mini Veggie Pies

January 27, 2015 by eghassett

Mexican Mini Veggie Pies

Happy Taco Tuesday! Sometimes the hardest part of dinner is thinking up what to have!  That’s why I’m here!  I want to bring you new ideas to bring to your table that are fun, healthy and simple. Keeping a general theme helps me plan.  So, every Tuesday becomes “Taco Tuesday,” and I look for Mexican…

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Filed Under: Meatless, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: avocado, chili powder, comfort food, meatless, mexican, mexican pies, muffin tin, Taco Tuesday

This Week’s Menu

January 26, 2015 by eghassett

Welcome to a new week!! Click here to take you to This Week’s Menu. Click here to take you to This Week’s Menu.

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Sweet Potato Burgers

January 26, 2015 by eghassett

Sweet Potato Burgers

Do you have a friend that will just drop everything to help you out?  Well I am lucky enough to have several! I have been down and out with Plantar Fasciitis and the night that I was to make these burgers my foot took a turn for the worse.  I mean, I couldn’t even put…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Gena's Favorites, Meatless Tagged With: avocado, easy dinner, healthy dinner, meatless, sweet potato entree, sweet potatoes, veggie burgers

Lighter Fettucine Alfredo

January 23, 2015 by eghassett

LOVE this alfredo sauce!!  Try it with the pasta of your choice. I used spinach fettucine and it was amazing!  Hope you enjoy it too! Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Meatless, Pasta Tagged With: alfredo sauce, fettucine, meatless, parmesan, pasta, spinach fettucine

Lentil Cakes

January 22, 2015 by eghassett

These crunchy patties will surprise you with flavor! Read more and get the recipe here… Happy Cooking! ~ Gena

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Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

January 21, 2015 by eghassett

Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Yay, snow!!  So happy to be in my cozy Colorado home, watching those big beautiful snowflakes drifting down.  Magical! It’s the perfect day for soup!  I just love soup on a chilly day.  Add in the snow and my winter day is near perfect! This split pea recipe is so easy….throw the ingredients in your…

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Filed Under: Crock pot, Gluten free, Soup, Winter Warmers Tagged With: crock pot soup, easy dinner, ham, slow cooker soup, Split pea soup

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Hi, I’m Gena!

I love snow, kids and pure maple syrup!

More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

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