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Cheddar Bacon Risotto

August 25, 2014 by jlpenner 30 Comments

Cheddar Bacon Risoto Think macaroni and cheese, on a pedestal. If the thought of one more night of rice,pasta, or potatoes as a side dish makes you want to pull your hair out, risotto is a wonderful substitute. It’s somewhere between a rice and pasta risotto takes on the flavors of whatever ingredients you cook it with, making it really versatile. While it is a bit finicky- you do have to stir regularly while cooking, it is truly worth the time {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Dinners with Pork, Gluten Free Dinners, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Grain Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

August 5, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

These Stuffed Zucchini Boats would make a great side dish, appetizer, or even main dish served with a side of marinara and pasta! Comment if you try them! Thrifty Wifey Yields 4Stuffed Zucchini BoatsStuffed Zucchini Boats Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients4 medium zucchini5 t olive oil, divided1/4 t garlic, minced1/2 C dry bread crumbs (gluten free or regular)1/2 C Monterey jack cheese, shredded1 T fresh basil, minced1/2 t salt3 T grated Parmesan cheeseInstructionsPreheat the {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dinners with No Meat, Gluten Free Dinners, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan

July 24, 2014 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan

This is just a yummy recipes.  I really love making decedent food just that much healthier. This would still be higher calorie, since you are using almonds, but no frying and no white flour bread crumbs.  If you want to make it REALLY healthy serve with “zucchini noodles“. Let me know if you try it! FrugalFreebiesandDeals.com Yields 4-6Healthier Eggplant ParmesanHealthier Eggplant Parmesan25 minPrep Time 50 minCook Time 1 hr, 15 Total Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists {Read More}

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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

May 13, 2014 by jlpenner 4 Comments

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

I love to make a huge pot of soup and have lunch and dinner for a few days. Many people get in the habit of having to have different meals for dinner every night, but I have gotten my family out of that habit. I often will double a meal and we may have it two nights in a row. It is so much easier for me do do this as a busy mom. When I made this soup I {Read More}

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Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Dinners, Recipes, Slowcooking, Soups and Chili

It’s Spring! 12 Great Salad Recipes #Ad

April 28, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

This post is a sponsored opportunity with Foodie.com. We love salads in our family (well, I can’t say that my youngest ACTUALLY loves them yet, but she eats them). Salad are such great spring and summer meal (and to be honest I don’t mind them in the fall and winter either!). They are easy, require little or no cooking and can be your whole meal wrapped up into one nice little package! We eat both dinner and side salads a {Read More}

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BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing

April 2, 2014 by jlpenner 2 Comments

BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Disclosure: This is a compensated Post By Albertsons I love salad, and with summer approaching quickly I was excited when Kraft and Albertsons wanted me to create a recipe with Kraft BBQ Sauce and Kraft Ranch Dressing. What I came up with was A BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing. And boy, is it good!  It’s perfect for those hot summer nights when cooking inside is just not on the menu. It’s a great lunch or dinner. And to {Read More}

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