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Candied Pecans

14 comments December 1, 2011

These have practically become a permanent fixture in my house. Seriously. Granted, I love everything Lisa makes. But these Candied Pecans alone will forever have me indebted to her. She [...]

Pasta with Pea and Parsley Pesto

14 comments September 20, 2011

I know the temperatures have shifted across most parts of the country. But here, it’s still in the 90′s. I don’t care that it’s September and everyone’s starting to talk [...]

Caramel Pecan Brownies

11 comments August 30, 2011

Me: What do you guys want for dessert? Haley: What do we have? Me: Ice cream, Dibs, or Klondike Bars. Trevor: I want brownies. Me: We don’t have brownies. Trevor: [...]

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

22 comments October 26, 2010

Wanna know what’s in my fridge right now? Let’s see… I have mini whole wheat bagels, 1% cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, strawberries, hummus, lettuce, mustard, and a Tupperware container of, [...]

Apricot Canapes and an Oh! Nuts Giveaway

49 comments September 23, 2010

The first day of our Insanity workout program, Paul didn’t waste any time going online to research the calorie content of coffee. Lucky for him it only contains two per [...]

Crispy Sweet Wontons with Fruit and Yogurt

17 comments June 1, 2010

I like items that have a dual purpose. Apples are the best when used in a pie, but they are also a great tool for softening up hardened brown sugar. [...]

I Love Trail Mix

19 comments July 12, 2009

To a lot of people, trail mix, hiking, and Birkenstock sandals are non-exclusive. But that way of thinking is so 1970. Now is the ideal time to change your attitude [...]

Broccoli Salad

1 comment February 9, 2009

My friend, Nicole, made this for me years ago. Ever since then it’s been my “go-to” salad whenever we have a large group over or are invited someplace where there [...]

Israeli Couscous with Green Beans, Feta, and Raisins

0 comments January 6, 2009

Amy, meet Israeli Couscous. Israeli Couscous, meet Amy. Martha introduced us. Ms. Stewart that is. Well, not in person or anything. She was kind enough to highlight this wonderful salad [...]

Easy Cashew Chicken

1 comment January 6, 2009

This is a standard in our house and one of my favorite one-pot dishes. I make it at least once a month. Easy, flavorful, and also great the next day [...]