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August 7, 2014

30-Minute Chicken Sausage with Apples & Onions

I am all about the easy dinners so anything I can make in 30 minutes or less is a win for me. About a year ago, I was going out one night and decided to be a nice, little wifey and cook my husband dinner before I went out. I know, I know, ‘Wife of the Year’. I found chicken sausage with apples and cooked them up with some apples and onions. I was getting texts all night from him saying how great it was and he still talks about it a year later. So, after many months of…

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July 31, 2014

Kiddie Eats: Hiding Veggies in Favorite Dishes + Veggie, Mac & Cheese Recipe

Posted by Amanda in July, Recipes

Do you wonder if your kids are getting enough nutrients in their diet? I often do because our sweet, precocious Little Diva only has eyes for certain eats: pasta, fruit, chicken, pasta, rice and more pasta. She does eat different proteins, which I am not complaining about, but it started effecting her in more ways then one (mostly going #2, sorry for the TMI) and I had to do something to get her eating more veggies, fruits and less starchy meals. I can’t fully cut out the pasta just yet because I am Italian and well, lets face it,…

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July 22, 2014

Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Posted by Amanda in July, Recipes

If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would be spending my Saturday afternoon making homemade lemonade while my 2 kids watched The Little Mermaid, I would have probably spit my vodka soda all over you as I laughed uncontrollably. But here I am, craving fresh lemonade and the only way to get it, is for me to make it my damn self. In all seriousness, how can you not like homemade lemonade though? It’s tart, it’s crisp, it’s refreshing – it’s just delicious. I have always wanted to make a batch from scratch but it seemed…

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July 18, 2014

Restaurant Remake: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Wings

Posted by Amanda in July, Recipes

If you are fortunate enough to have an Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in your neighborhood, then you know the amazingness that is their coal fired wings. I can just envision the crispy, herby, oniony deliciousness that is packed in each bite as I write this. Mmmmm… Unless you have the most ridiculous house ever and a chef’s kitchen that enables you to have your own coal fire oven, then you are like the rest of us mere civilians that are lucky enough to just have a regular stove. Lame. So, you may be thinking how can you achieve the…

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June 26, 2014

Healthy Quinoa Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Posted by Amanda in June, Recipes

I know what you are thinking already…healthy? You betcha! My husband and I are trying to get back into better shape and start living an all around ‘healthier’ lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat pizza and sweets but being a bit more cautious of what I put in my body. With that being said, I concocted a some-what healthy verison of my favorite dish – Stuffed Peppers. I know my husband was quite skeptical of this dish, seeing as the night before I dried out our ‘healthy’ chicken so much so that it teetered the line…

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June 20, 2014

Greek Salsa + Greek Vinaigrette Recipe

Posted by Amanda in June, Recipes

I tend to go through phases in my cuisine. For a while I was into creating Asian-inspired dishes and I have now moved to the Greek Isles. Love me some Greek flavors. I’m currently obsessed with the fabulous flavors that make Greek dishes pop – like fresh oregano. I have been making a cucumber, peppers, tomato and feta cheese salad that I have dubbed ‘Greek Salsa’. We put it over grilled or rotisserie chicken and it’s just awesome. The freshness of the veggies along with the yummy Greek-inspired vinaigrette kicks up boring chicken. Greek Salsa 1/2 large Cucumber…

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May 22, 2014

Hot Cheesy Corn Dip

Posted by Amanda in May, Recipes

I am always looking for new, delicious recipes for a gathering. Problem is, when I find some I usually don’t have a gathering to go to so I can’t make it. Good thing Easter came along – I dug into my arsenal of recipes and found the perfect dip to make that has been burning a hole in my apron. (and yes, I have an arsenal of recipes) This dip is hot, it’s cheesy, it’s corny and freakin’ awesome! It’s not the healthiest dip on the block, but let’s face it, most of the healthy ones…

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May 22, 2014

Hot Cheesy Corn Dip

Posted by Amanda in May, Recipes

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May 14, 2014

Restaurant Remake: P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Posted by Amanda in May, Recipes

Who doesn’t like P.F. Chang’s? That shit is loaded with calories for a reason, it’s so damn good! Even though the menu has gone through some changes over the years, one thing still remains delicious as ever: the Lettuce Wraps. (que heavenly angels singing in unison) Since my dining out on random nights is few and far between, I try to recreate some of my favorite meals at home. Some might end up the garbage – OK most end up in the garbage – but there is a very small percentage that I do knock out of the park…

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March 14, 2014

Meatless Friday’s are Back! 5 Great Meatless Meals For Lent

Posted by Amanda in March, Recipes

Lent is back and that means our Meatless Friday’s edition is too. We have an ongoing joke in our family about how my husband claims to “hate” Lent. He was born and raised Jewish so he didn’t have to stick to the no meat rule on Friday’s or giving up something for 40 days. Since we started dating both our birthdays usually fall around or during Lent. I typically give up all sweets and for some reason this bothers the crap out of him that I don’t eat birthday cake or any sweets used to celebrate our birthdays. Anywho, he…

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