When I was a child, I grew up eating a lot of Mexican cuisine since I lived half of my life in the great state of Arizona. Since I grew up eating a lot of Spanish food, it's one of my preferred types of cuisine. * This post contains affiliate links. A few months ago my hubby surprised me with … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pepper and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Citrus Fennel Mango Salad Recipe
Summer barbecues are the perfect environment to enjoy quality time with friends and family over delectable dishes! But if you're trying to lose weight or even maintain, one afternoon spent at a barbecue can wreak havoc on your waistline. To avoid overeating at summer barbecues, stick to your go-to … [Read more...] about Citrus Fennel Mango Salad Recipe
Liven Up Your Kitchen with Whiskey Smoked Irish Salt #FoodieFriday
My husband and I enjoy spending time in the kitchen and trying new recipes or even giving a new twist to an old favorite. In our house there are several staples that are in just about every dish we make—olive oil, garlic and sea salt. It was about 5 or 6 years ago that my husband really started … [Read more...] about Liven Up Your Kitchen with Whiskey Smoked Irish Salt #FoodieFriday
4 Summer Cocktails That Won’t Derail Your Diet
For people on a diet, finding low calorie cocktails can be a challenge. If you're avoiding carbohydrates, beer is off the table, as it can have as many as 13 grams of carbohydrates per serving. There are still plenty of ways to have fun, however. Low carb alcoholic mixers can be a great, healthy way … [Read more...] about 4 Summer Cocktails That Won’t Derail Your Diet
Grilled Beef or Turkey Burger with Flax Recipe
A few weeks ago I picked up some flax seeds at the local health food store for the first time. I've been reading about the health benefits of adding flax to your daily diet and decided to give it a try. So far, so good! The great folks over at Carrington Farms sent over this recipe on how you can … [Read more...] about Grilled Beef or Turkey Burger with Flax Recipe
Granola Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
How many of you make homemade ice cream? What about homemade frozen desserts and ice cream treats? We make a lot of frozen desserts & treats here, partially because we can control the ingredients going into them and because homemade tastes a lot better than store bought! Today's guest post … [Read more...] about Granola Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
Delicious and Affordable Budget Saver Twin Pops
How many of you enjoy a good flavored popsicle? What about your children and grandchildren? I don't know about all of you, but we are always well-stocked up on ice pops all year-round. With that said, like many other families in the world, I'm tired of paying outrageous prices for our twin pops … [Read more...] about Delicious and Affordable Budget Saver Twin Pops
Mango and Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
I grew up eating a lot of Mexican food and it happens to be my preferred cuisine. One of the things I love about this type of food is that it's primarily made with fresh ingredients, incorporates a lot of vegetables and typically, Mexican food is easy to prepare. If you love quesadillas, they can … [Read more...] about Mango and Chicken Quesadillas Recipe