Cherry Creek Farmers Market

This Saturday was the first one I have had off from work ALL summer…crazy I know! I love farmers markets and since they are usually on Saturdays I have been unable to go. I was SO excited to have this one off so I jumped at the opportunity to the local farmers market with some [...]

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Summer Salmon Pasta Salad

We have been having such a hot summer and the last thing that I want is to make something hot for dinner. I made this pasta salad the other night and it was light, healthy, and delicious. The best part was all of the leftovers- I think I got at least 4 meals out of [...]

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Chocolate Chunk Peanut Cookies with Cinnamon

The added cinnamon to the classic peanut butter chocolate chip cookie makes it perfect for winter and the holidays. I got this recipe through the daily emails from MyRecipes.com and couldn’t wait to make them. They were delicious and a HUGE hit at work. The huge chocolate chunks and peanuts make them a crowd pleaser [...]

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Real Simple’s Pumpkin Cupcakes

Just in time for Halloween, here is a super fun recipe for pumpkin cupcakes! I got this recipe via the daily emails that Real Simple sends out and it seemed so quick and easy that I wanted to make them immediately. With only 6 ingredients, you can’t get a much simpler and yummy cupcake recipe! [...]

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Quick & Easy Pesto Bread

My mom has been making pesto bread for as long as I can remember and it is one of my favorite appetizers. The combination of warm, fresh bread and flavorful pesto is oh so delicious and just thinking about it right now is making me crave it! This is a great party appetizer and it’s [...]

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Peach Blueberry Crisp

I made this last night and it was sooo delicious! Peaches are one of my favorite fruits and I love summertime since that is their peak season. Hot or cold, this crisp is tasty, refreshing, and good for you, since it is full of heart healthy oats!  Here is the recipe… Prep time: 15-20 minutes [...]

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Summer Bruschetta

I got an email from Auntie Martha yesterday with a note about a bruschetta she was making to take to a friend’s house for dinner that evening – the ingredients were decidedly summery (namely the fresh peaches) and the combo sounded delicious so I thought I would share… Topping: fresh tomatoes, fresh peaches, basil, parsley, [...]

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Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp is one of my favorite foods and I love it every way, but I especially love it grilled. It’s so easy to make too. Here is what you need to do to make your very own grilled shrimp… Purchase large cooked shrimps, rinse, and skewer them. Season both sides with lemon or lime juice [...]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

I made these on an impulse tonight and they turned out so good! It’s a delicious choice to serve as a veggie side and a healthy alternative to the everyday potato. Sweet potatoes are a great nutritional choice, since they are high in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient),vitamin C, and vitamin B6.  Ingredients: Sweet potatoes or [...]

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Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie

  I saw this recipe in today’s Denver Post and wanted to share it. I think it will make a perfect summer party appetizer. I love asparagus, peas, and brie, so I will definitely be trying it out soon!  FOOD | RECIPES Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie By The Denver Post POSTED: 06/02/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT  [...]

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