Last Christmas my mom gave me Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook: Eat Up and Slim Down with more than 350 Healthy Recipes. Y’all, their recipes are magical. I don’t know how they do it. Many times, I look at the list of ingredients for one of the recipes and have my doubts. Every single recipe I have ever made from […]
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My Everyday Tips for Weight Management Series: My Story
The chubby, pig-tailed girl in this picture is yours truly. Back in the 80s and early 90s most kids didn’t have a weight problem. I was one of the few who did. I grew up in a loving, supportive home with my dad, mom, and four sisters. My life wasn’t perfect, but I had a […]
Can purpose be found in passion?
“Find your passion and you’ll find your purpose.” I have heard these words of wisdom many times over the past several years. They are meant to inspire and motivate. But for me, they felt heavy and would give me anxiety. Purpose is something I have wrestled with. I’ve asked myself: “What is it that I […]
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
The next time you are looking for a snack recipe, try these warm, melty mozzarella cheese sticks fried to perfection with a crispy bread crumb coating. They are super simple to make and so good! I had to work fast to get a picture as my husband and son were devouring them. In my quest to […]
Baked Potato Soup
Cold and snowy winter days, like we are having today in Maryland, are perfect for this creamy, comforting Baked Potato Soup.
Sicilian Meat Roll
I made this Sicilian Meat Roll for the first time last week and with the first bite I knew it was a new family favorite. The meat is so flavorful and the ham and cheese are a perfect compliment. We enjoyed this dish with baked potatoes, side salad, and garlic bread. Here’s the assembly process […]
Bloomin’ Onion Petals with Dipping Sauce
What comes to mind when you think of the restaurant Outback Steakhouse? For many people I dare say it’s a big ole juicy steak. Not me, I think of two things when I think of Outback. One is their crispy and oh so tasty appetizer, the Bloomin’ Onion, and the other is the heavenly decadent […]
Grain-Free Chorizo Stuffed Peppers
Don’t you just love chain emails? You know the ones. They instruct you to share an email with 10 people if you are not ashamed of Jesus, or share an email with 10 friends and you will have good luck, but if you don’t share BEWARE!! I usually don’t participate in chain emails. I really […]