Good Eats: Baked Chicken and Mushroom Tostadas by @HowToSimplify

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Trivia question: What’s my favorite type of food? If you guessed Mexican, then you’re correct. I’m always trying to come up with different Tex Mex and Mexican dishes as I play with peppers, tomatoes, tortillas, and spices. Mexican food is always so flavorful and packed with heat, all of which keep me coming back for [...]

Good Eats: Hearty Irish Beef Stew by @HowToSimplify

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As the leaves begin to change color and the weather starts to get that certain crispness in the air, it’s not difficult to tell that Fall is here . . . and I could not be happier. As the seasons change, so too do the types of foods that are made. Light summer dishes are [...]

Good Eats: Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms by @HowToSimplify

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I love experimenting with pasta because the possibilities are endless when it comes to sauces and toppings. I would have to say that pasta dishes are my favorite “go to” meals because as long as you have some noodles on hand, you can make delicious tasting pasta with just a few extra ingredients. I’ve been [...]

Good Eats: Breakfast Time Bacon and Egg Cups by @HowToSimplify

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I would like to share with you a little creation I threw together to feed my hunger pains this morning. I bought a ton of bacon last week and piled the eggs high in my shopping cart too. Now, you’re probably asking, why didn’t you buy more milk while you were at the store? Well, [...]

Good Eats: Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies by @HowToSimplify

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Leading up to our wedding, my husband took a look through our registry and could not understand why I had so many different types of cooking gadgets, kitchen tools, and pieces of china. He couldn’t wrap his head around the idea of us ever using anything that was listed on the registry. Me, on the [...]

Summer Bell Pepper Salad by @HowToSimplify

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GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. Summer has arrived (finally) and I’m sure many of you are on the lookout for light, fresh and healthy dishes that won’t weigh you down during the hot temperatures. Bell Pepper Salad, or Tri-Color Bell Pepper Salad, is one of [...]

How to Cook Parmesan-Encrusted Tilapia Fish by @HowToSimplify

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GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. Fresh fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is packed with healthful vitamins and minerals and it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Why, might you ask, do I need omega-3 fatty acids? It’s simple. Studies [...]

Cheddar Cheese and Parsley Biscuits by @HowToSimplify

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GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. When it comes to carbs, I feel as though I could be the queen. I always add crackers to soup, I love eating sandwiches with thick slices of bread, I can’t start my day without a heaping bowl of cereal [...]

Home-Made Pancake Recipe by @HowToSimplify

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GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. What does my husband love to eat for breakfast? Pancakes, especially if they are blueberry-flavored. I am more of a cereal girl myself but I tend to enjoy them every once in a while. The other morning I set out [...]

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Bacon by @HowToSimplify

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GUEST BLOG POST BY: Jen Tilley of an awesome food blog called How To Simplify. I love mushrooms. I love them on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, meats…the list can go on and on. Unfortunately for me, my husband is the complete opposite. He can’t stand them. Instead of letting this frustrate me, I’ve decided to [...]