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Breakfast for dinner tonight!

April 27, 2015 by eghassett

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros is a popular weekend breakfast for us but dinner sometimes as well.  Eric likes his smothered in green chile and the rest of us leave off the heat. It is super easy and quick to make.  These are ingredients we always have on hand, which helps on a busy weekday night.  Refried beans,…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican, What's for Breakfast? Tagged With: breakfast for dinner, eggs, green chile, huevos rancheros, mexican, refried beans

Breakfast Burritos

April 24, 2015 by eghassett

Breakfast Burritos

I’ve been making these Breakfast burritos for many years.  They are a weekend favorite and loved by all.  Smother with green chili or do without, either way they hit the spot! The savory flavors of sausage and Potatoes O’Brien mix with scrambled eggs, cheese and green chile for a flavorful start to your day. We…

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Filed Under: What's for Breakfast? Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast for dinner, burrito, green chile, potatoes o' brien, scrambled eggs

Mother’s Day Ideas

April 21, 2015 by eghassett

Lavender Vanilla Pear Margarita

Pamper your mother with lavender this year… Lavender is a natural calming herb, proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, by merely taking in its relaxing scent. (source: Health.com)  Doesn’t this sound like the perfect way to spoil your mother this year on Mother’s Day?! Here are a couple of ways you can surprise…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Homemade Sauces, Mother's Day Tagged With: homemade simple syrup, latte, lavender, lavender margarita, lavender simple syrup, margarita

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

April 20, 2015 by eghassett

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I have the perfect, festive drink for your celebration…a Spicy Cucumber Margarita! I have made these a few times now and they always get rave reviews!  I just take my favorite margarita and add cucumber and jalapeño for a light, refreshing, beautiful festive cocktail.  Perfect for Cinco…

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Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Spring Goodness Tagged With: chili powder rim, Cinco de Mayo, cucumber drink, margarita, spicy margarita, spring cocktail

Veggie and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats

April 17, 2015 by eghassett

Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats

“wow! (pause….) wow!” This was my middle son’s reaction the first time I made Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats. It made my day!  We were all pleasantly surprised by just how tasty these were.  Yummy flavor combos!   I love finding a healthy recipe that the kids like too!  (It always helps when you…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Gluten free, Meatless, Spring Goodness Tagged With: easy dinner, healthy dinner, rice, zucchini, zucchini boats

Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone

April 16, 2015 by eghassett

Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone

Do you need a fast and easy weeknight meal?  Nothing’s better than a crock pot dinner!  This Spring Vegetable Minestrone combines in-season, spring veggies with the traditional minestrone flavors of beans, broth, pasta and Parmesan.  Yum! I love embracing the season and trying new vegetables.  I used the veggies below but feel free to try…

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Filed Under: Crock pot, Meatless, Soup, Spring Goodness Tagged With: minestrone, slow cooker, soup, spring veggies

Veggie Soft Tacos

April 14, 2015 by eghassett

Veggie Soft Tacos

I have wonderful high school memories of sitting in a booth at Chili’s and spending time with my BFF’s.  We used to freqent Chili’s….our favorite spot!  My order was always Veggie Soft Tacos and a chocolate shake.  The tacos were super simple, just a few veggies and a little ranch dressing!  I’m changing it up…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Homemade Sauces, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: chipotle cream sauce, easy dinner, meatless, mexican food, mushrooms

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

April 13, 2015 by eghassett

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

I don’t know what it is about these pizza rolls, with all the same ingredients as a slice of pizza, that is so extra yummy. My daughter who has pronounced spaghetti to be her all time favorite food and never a huge pizza fan, last night declared pepperoni pizza rolls her new favorite!! That’s why…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Italian, Pizza Tagged With: easy dinner, kids, kids cooking, pepperoni, pizza

Hammy Eggs

April 10, 2015 by eghassett

Hammy Eggs

Do you have leftover Easter ham that needs to get used up?  Try Hammy Eggs!  I have always loved “Popeye Eggs,” which my college roommate used to make for us…which is a piece of bread with a hole in it, where an egg gets fried in the center, baking itself into the bread.  Thanks Tracy!!…

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Filed Under: Good ideas, Paleo, What's for Breakfast? Tagged With: easy breakfast, eggs in a basket, ham and eggs, leftover ham, popeye egges, pork

Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce

April 10, 2015 by eghassett

Chicken Skewers with Peanut Ginger Sauce and Coconut Rice

One of my kids’ favorite meals.  Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce is a crowd pleaser!  It’s easy.  Healthy.  And the Peanut Ginger Sauce has a kick that makes it the perfect dipper. The coconut rice compliments the rest of the flavors wonderfully!  We serve it with simple snap peas, sauteed in…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Easy dinner, Gluten free, Spring Goodness Tagged With: chicken, easy dinner, homemade sauce, on the grill

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Hi, I’m Gena!

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