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Chicken, broccoli and rice bake

I seriously have a thing for chicken and rice casseroles.  I’m not sure why.  It’s kind of weird.  Most women say I have a thing for shoes, hand bags, tall, dark and handsome men.  Yeah, I go around saying I have a thing for chicken and rice casseroles.  My family is so proud.  But seriously, [...]



Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

We got a whopping 18 inches of snow yesterday.  It was not my most favorite day.   Until a little seven-year-old snow angel insisted on us going out and playing in it.  I must say snow diving is an pretty good mood booster.   There is nothing I love more than a big pot of soup on [...]



Spicy Black Bean and Carrot Soup

For those of you who don’t ‘know’ me I love soup!  I could live off of it for days, weeks, months.  It’s my number one go to dinner.  You can add anything to a soup your little heart desires and simmer for an hour.  The end results are always wonderful.  I attribute my love for [...]



Ava’s Favorite Beans and Rice

Last night when I got home Ava was just tickled to death.  She had finally received a SNUGGIE!! She has been longing for one for almost a year now.  Every time we would go into Kroger she would beg to get a kids snuggie.  Every time I refused.  “What a gimmick Ava…you have cozy blankets [...]



Quick Veggies

This is a quick, warm, filling and nutritious meal.  Great for busy weeknights when you just can not muster up the energy to prepare a three course dinner.  Eat your veggies stir-fry 2 Carrots 2 Celery Ribs 2 Cloves of Garlic ½ Onion 1 t Olive Oil ½ package mushrooms S+P, red pepper flakes (season to [...]