Recipes

Recipe from Bites: Chicken with Lemon Dill Orzo

August 23, 2012

I love this dish because it is easy to put together like a casserole but isn’t heavy. It is light enough to eat in the summer (lemons always make me think of summer) but also is a refreshing dish to make in the middle of winter. Ingredients: 4 c. chicken broth 3/4 c. water 1 [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Baked Potato Soup

August 16, 2012

I love this soup! It’s thick and creamy and oh so comforting. I’m pretty sure I use more than the 3 bacon strips it calls for. Whoops! Ingredients: 3 bacon strips, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Mango Blueberry Quinoa Salad

August 9, 2012

I’m pretty sure this is my favorite recipe I’ve made all summer. The flavors are unique and fresh and it’s the perfect dish to bring to a potluck dinner on the beach! Ingredients: For the quinoa 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water For the fruits and veggies ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup cubed ripe [...]

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Giveaway: Family Dollar “Spice Up Your Family Fun” Summer Essentials Giveaway

August 6, 2012

Family Dollar has a very fun “Spice Up Your Family Fun” promotion going right now. When you visit the site, you get some great tips, recipes and videos on spicing up your summer meals from Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. This recipe for Crispy Fried Honey Mustard and Chipotle Chicken Wings looks so delicious. I’m doing a BBQ [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Buttermilk Caramel Syrup

August 2, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. Buttermilk Caramel Syrup *Adapted from Our Best Bites Ingredients: 3/4 c. [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: “Love” Sauce (homemade salsa)

August 2, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. “Love” Sauce (homemade salsa) Ingredients: 27 oz. tomato sauce 4 oz. [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Zippy Egg Breakfast Casserole

August 2, 2012

For us, summer is a time when we host a lot of visitors. My family all lives in Arizona so of course they want to come up to the Northwest when it is 115 in Phoenix! When we are hosting visitors, I love to make breakfast dishes that I can put together the night before [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Honey Mustard and Smoky Chipotle Balsamic Salad Dressing

August 1, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. Honey Mustard Dressing or Dip *Original recipe from Allrecipes.com Ingredients: 1 [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Applesauce

August 1, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. Homemade Applesauce Ingredients: 8 apples – peeled, cored and chopped (I [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Chicken Stock

August 1, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. A few years ago, I finally tackled [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Chocolate Almond Coffee Creamer

July 31, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. Don’t miss my Homemade Date Caramel and Vanilla Coffee Creamer recipe [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Taco Seasoning

July 31, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. We got this recipe from our friend Amber who blogs over at Love [...]

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Homemade Pantry Staples: Croutons

July 31, 2012

As part of the Great Food Revolution of 2012, we will be sharing several recipes for pantry staples to help replace the more processed versions in your pantry. You can read more about some of the simple pantry swaps we have recently made here. Ingredients: 4 Cups cut up bagels or stale bread 2 tsp Garlic [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Coconut Oil Recipes

July 26, 2012

I just recently jumped on the Coconut Oil Bandwagon. I have to admit that when Melody did her first coconut oil giveaway, I totally thought it was some sort of tropical tanning oil used for sunbathing. Once I figured out it was actually for cooking with, I bought my first jar at Trader Joes and [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Eclair Torte

July 19, 2012

Looking for a cool dessert to serve this summer? Eclair Torte is calling your name. A light and fluffy puff of goodness on the bottom, a smooth, creamy pudding in the center, topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. So tempting! Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter (do not substitute) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Crispy Black Bean Tacos

July 12, 2012

Emilie got me hooked on these yummy tacos. They are easy to make, inexpensive and delicious. We don’t repeat many recipes because I’m always trying something new, but this is one recipe that shows often. Don’t be tempted to try to make them healthier by not frying them in a little bit of oil- the [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Baking Bread for Beginniners

July 5, 2012

You can do this! This is a simple no-knead recipe for making homemade bread and it only requires 4 ingredients. I found THIS video to be helpful before I attempted to make my first loaf. In the video, a longer overnight rise is used but I like the recipe below because you can start it [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Mandarin Pasta Salad

June 28, 2012

This is one of my all-time favorite salads to bring to summer picnics, potlucks, showers, etc. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! The veggies are really flexible so add in whatever you have in your garden or farmers market (broccoli, carrots, radishes). Ingredients: For dressing, mix: 1 tsp. fresh ginger root (I use dried [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

June 20, 2012

Sometimes I know I’m going to love a recipe before I make it. Sometimes I think I am going to like a recipe and end up loving it. This is one of those surprises. It just seemed so simple and basic. I was not prepared for the overwhelming urge to eat the whole pan. Serve [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Cooking Bacon in the Oven

June 14, 2012

This is THE way to cook bacon! My mother-in-law who refuses to cook bacon because of the smell/mess might actually approve of this method. Give it a try and you won’t want to go back to a skillet. Ingredients: 1 lb. package of bacon Baking Sheet Aluminum Foil Metal Cooling Rack Directions: Line a baking [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Ginger-Teriyaki Cheeseburgers

June 7, 2012

Just in time for Father’s Day…a great burger recipe! My husband loves burgers and I love finding new recipes so we end up with some interesting combinations. Some turn out better than others, this one was fantastic. I need to start putting goat cheese on burgers more often! Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef 2 [...]

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Recipe: Overnight No-Cook Steel Cut Oats

June 6, 2012

Ever since we got rid of our microwave, I have been looking for a good breakfast alternative for my husband and I. We don’t eat much cereal anymore and my husband goes to work super early, so cooking something every morning is out of the question. I tried a few recipes for overnight oats in [...]

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Recipe from Bites: The Best Flank Steak Marinade

May 31, 2012

It’s grillin’ season folks! This is my go-to recipe for flank steak. After grilling, be sure to let the meat rest and then slice as thin as possible, against the grain. Perfect with grilled veggies! Ingredients: ½ c. vegetable oil ¼ c. soy sauce ¼ c. red wine vinegar 2 t Worcestershire sauce ½ t [...]

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Recipe from Bites: Homemade Granola

May 24, 2012

This was the first granola recipe I’ve ever made and I’m now on a serious granola kick. It is fantastic served with this homemade yogurt. Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats, uncooked 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt 1/2 – 1 cup nuts, chopped (Use whatever is in your cabinet. This batch [...]

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The Blendtec: My Most Adored & Most Expensive Kitchen Appliance

May 17, 2012

This is my blender. I’m in love. Last Mother’s Day, armed with a newborn, a mild case of post-partum depression and no hope for ever making my kids a healthy breakfast again, my husband surprised me with this Blendtec Blender (Amazon). I was so happy I cried (remember baby blues). And then I was riddled [...]

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