Skinny Maple-Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole and Turkey Day Survival Tips

November 19, 2012 by · 17 Comments
sweetpot

2... more... days... till THANKSGIVING! The one day of the year that is completely dedicated to food. Literally. We're supposed to give some thanks in there but lets be serious. Its all about the turkey. gravy. pumpkin pie. and SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE! However, us smart, savvy, gorgeous ladies (and you studly guys) also know that Thanksgiving is a day of diet sabotaging land mines that don't just sneak up on you - they're literally put in front of your face. So I decided to call in the … [Read more...]

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Simple Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and a Frigidaire Giveaway!!

November 11, 2012 by · 33 Comments
rveg

O-MY-Goodness. Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away guys! I swear last week was September. Now I know when we think of Thanksgiving we usually think pumpkin pie... creamy mashed potatoes... stuffing (my favorite!) and any other kind of vegetable with can sautee in butter and bake in cream. Sweet potato casserole! Ugh. Yum.   But there is something so comforting and irresistible about simple roasted vegetables with turkey dinner. Its like when fancy french restaurants give you … [Read more...]

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Quick White Bean Nicoise Salad and Quick Fixes When You’ve Overindulged

August 9, 2012 by · 43 Comments
bicoes

  So I had such a great time this weekend! One of my very best friend's from growing up got married and her wedding was fabulous!! I have never seen a couple so in love - if I ever had any thoughts that real love and soul mates don't actually exist (Flash back 2 weeks ago to me shoving my face with soy ice-cream... watching 500 Days of Summer...and wondering why Prince Charming hasn't called yet....), 5 minutes into their wedding and you would have already completed your E-Harmony … [Read more...]

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Quinoa Curry with Mango and Tomatoes

July 17, 2012 by · 38 Comments
quinoacury5

  I have a big. fat. crush. on quinoa. I'm rocking some sexy red lipstick and some low cut pjs for this dinner. Maybe even my bunny slippers.     Lately quinoa's become the super hot Senior Quarterback of health food. I have a (totally controllable...!) magazine obsession... and I swear this stuff's seen more media appearances in the last month than Katie Holmes and Suri. All the health professionals can't stop talking about it and all us health nerds are grabbing … [Read more...]

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Tomato, Avocado, and Cucumber Crostini with Creamy Sherry Vinaigrette

May 24, 2012 by · 42 Comments
co-1024x682

Happy (Insert Holiday Here)!   It's officially wedding season....bbq season... baby shower season, memorial day... 4th of July.....grill outs....   Summer's coming and all this gorgeous warm weather (Its going to be 90 degrees today in Chicago!) means finding every possible excuse to celebrate cold beer, blue skies, fresh food, and awesome friends!     It also means that Jenny from apartment 201 is probably going to ask you to bring an appetizer to tomorrow … [Read more...]

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