Happy Birthday to me!
Okay, so my birthday isn't today - it's tomorrow. But, I won't be around my computer for a day or two since I'll be busy bikini-ing it up at Schlitterbahn (the local water park.)
Work hard, play harder. ..
Read MoreFiesta Pasta Salad & Green Chile Lime Vinaigrette
This is ridiculously delicious. And it takes little to no time at all to prepare!
I wanted something cold, light, and veggieful to help combat the heat of the summer after a weekend impromptu tubing adventure down the Comal river with my parents and three year old little lady...
Read MoreSkinny Ranch (Dip or Dressing)
It's all about ranch in Texas.
Being a native, I had to do it justice when coming up with a skinny version...
Read MoreHealthy Cherry Vanilla Almond Breakfast Cookies
These cookies are super quick to whip up, taste amazing, and are full of good-for-you things to help keep you full through your morning. Oats. Seeds. Fruits. Nuts.
They have no flour, no added sugar, and no eggs!...
Read MoreStrawberry & Peach Chia Jam
Chia seeds are rather fascinating to me. I've often seen them tossed into rather healthy and often the most simple of recipes. They are really fun to play around with.
Don't be scared of them if you've never tried them! My mom is a little leery since the only other time she heard of them was back when 'Chia Pets' were popular. I suppose she's scared she'll start to sprout foliage. Anyway, I can't wait for her to try this jam!...
Read MoreHealthified Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
This BBQ Sauce is amazing!
How amazing? I'm making some more tomorrow to take to my parents house for a BBQ and still have one more thing planned this week to do with it after that.
I was fortunate enough to get a bottle of Musselman's Apple Butter sent to me this week, at no cost. I immediately began to do research. What could I do with a bottle of apple butter? I found that there were so many things to do with it that I couldn't settle on just one.
I'm pretty fond of apple butter, but it's generally something that I use in the fall. Then it struck me. BBQ! And what's better? BBQ sauce!...
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