Archive | April, 2009

Friday Foodie Fix –Strawberries

By on April 30, 2009 in Events, Recipes

Wow this week went fast.  It’s already time for us to get our Friday Foodie Fix.  This week’s secret ingredient is strawberries.  Strawberries are packed with fiber, potassium essential vitamins and phytochemicals.  One serving of strawberries – about 8 strawberries – is an excellent source of vitamin C.  In fact, a serving of strawberries provides [...]

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Strawberry Margaritas, Hola Bonita

By on April 30, 2009 in Events, Mexican, Recipes

Do you know what is really fun to do after a long day of work?  Create a new margarita by mixing and tasting.  As I write this I’m on my second Strawberry Margarita and happy with my creation.  With this week’s Friday Foodie Fix secret ingredient being strawberries and Cinco de Mayo approaching, I thought [...]

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Monthly Menu Plan –May

By on April 30, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Menu-Week/Month, Menus, Recipes

Are you ready to save money on your grocery bills this month?  I know I am.  Let’s see how much we can save this month instead of spend.  First, do your inventory.  If you want my inventory chart email me and I’ll email it to you.  Then, use that inventory to plan out your monthly [...]

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Gluten Free Cooking Spree in Washington DC Friday May 1st

By on April 29, 2009 in Gluten free, WHOLE-istic Living

I am very excited to be attending this event for the third year in a row.  It’s a wonderful evening full of fun, great food and lots of info on living gluten free.  I hope to see you there! The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the title sponsor Hyatt Regency Bethesda Invite you to [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Mini Burgers

By on April 28, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

Ok, so this dinner was not high in veggies but it could be.  Those who have followed my posts know I love Buffalo Wing Sauce.   I wanted Buffalo Chicken Wings but I wanted a lower fat version and one I didn’t have to eat with my fingers.  So this was a fast and easy to [...]

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Amazing Toasted Nuts

By on April 28, 2009 in Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

I like to have a bowl of these nuts around to snack on.  It’s a nice mix of beans and nuts.  The beans get nice and crispy and blend in well with the nuts.  I also like the play of sweet agave with the spicy cayenne pepper. Ingredients: 1 (15 or 24-ounce) can garbanzo beans, [...]

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Menu Plan Monday –April 27

By on April 27, 2009 in Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

The Northern Virginia/DC area was a hot place to be this weekend.  Literally, the temperature was in the 90’s.  I’m sure we’ll head back down into the 80’s and 70’s soon but the hot weather reminds me I should be using my crockpot more than my oven.   I’ll keep that in mind as I start [...]

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Kitchen Inventory Reminder

By on April 26, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Menu-Week/Month, Menus

Wow, I can’t believe how fast this month flew by.  It seems like I was just reminding you for this month the other day.  It’s time to inventory you kitchen so you can create your monthly menu.  I have people ask me all the time if I follow my menu exactly.  Haha, I wish life [...]

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Gluten Free & Dairy Free Cheese steaks

By on April 25, 2009 in Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

I grew up outside of Philly and on cheese steaks.  I really miss them.  I don’t think anyone can recreate those crusty Italian hoagie rolls they are served on anywhere, gluten free or regular.  I think it must be something in the water.  With no equal roll around, these cheese steaks are served on a [...]

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Friday Foodie Fix –Asparagus

By on April 23, 2009 in Events, Recipes

Spring is here and along with it comes a new crop of asparagus.  This week our Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is asparagus.  Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.  A [...]

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Reminder- Friday’s Secret Ingredient is Asparagus

By on April 22, 2009 in Events

This is a reminder to get thinking about those recipes with asparagus.  I’d love to see everything you come up with for Friday Foodie Fix. This is an open invitation so any and all can join in.  Feel free to share this with your fellow foodies. Keep in mind that you are not limited to [...]

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California Cobb Salad Burger!

By on April 21, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

Yep, a burger!   Why not?  I love everything that goes into the salad, why not turn it into a burger.  For some folks, especially the ones at my house, burgers are more fun to eat than a salad.  So take all of the ingredients and turn it into a burger.  Wrap the burger in a [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas –Gluten Free, Dairy Free

By on April 20, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

After seeing the results of my cooking time poll, most folks had 30 minutes or less to cook dinner.  I’ve been hearing this over and over so I’m going to categorize which meals take 30 minutes or less to pull together.  This recipe is tagged Minute Meals as I hope to help you create a [...]

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Menu Plan Monday –April 20

By on April 19, 2009 in Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

This week will be a busy and fun one for us, I hope it will be fun for you too.  Wednesday is Earth day and Administrative Professional Day but my favorite day takes place Saturday, NFL Draft Day.   Oh how I miss football but I’m enjoying the NHL playoffs and even watching the Nationals lose.  [...]

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Refried Beans with Dried Bean Guide

Refried Beans with Dried Bean Guide

By on April 19, 2009 in Crockpot, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

I love to have refried beans on hand.  You never know when a party will break out or the desire for a Mexican meal.  They go together well with so many proteins, vegetables and grains.  Your options are only limited to your imagination.  So imagine how you’ll use them! Ingredients: 1 bag dried organic pinto [...]

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Friday Foodie Fix – Avocado

By on April 16, 2009 in Events, Fruit & Vegetables, Recipes

Last week I was very excited to find 11 new recipes for eggs contributed to the Friday Foodie Fix.  I hope  with a weeks’ notice that we will have even more ideas for Secret Ingredient, avocados.  I love avocados and I’m always looking for new ways to use them in recipes.   Remember, these can be [...]

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