Category Archives: Main Dishes

Penne alla Vodka with Pancetta and Peas

Posted on March 31, 2017 by bigm5853

We were in Fort Dodge a couple weekends ago visiting family and my sister Toni made us a great pasta dish! She had seen this recipe on the Rachael Ray show. The sauce is also known as “You won’t be … Continue reading →

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Spiralizer – New Gadget

Posted on March 7, 2017 by bigm5853

So a few posts back, I mentioned I picked up a ‘Spiralizer’ and my friend Kate was asking about it. So this post is for you Kate! This little machine is like magic when it comes to making zucchini noodles. … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day!!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by bigm5853

It was our week for dinner with friends so we went all out for a great Valentines Day dinner!! You do not need to go out to have a fancy meal, topped off with an awesome dessert – Chocolate Pots … Continue reading →

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Blender Day

Posted on January 31, 2017 by bigm5853

It was time to put the new Vitamix to the test this past weekend. We ended up using it for breakfast, snacks and supper. First up was the green smoothie – coconut water, kale, avocado, orange and banana. Toss it … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken with Radish Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on January 5, 2017 by bigm5853

The holidays are all fun and games until someone gains 10 pounds!! Now that the holidays are behind us it is time for some clean eating. Tonight we had a little oven roasted Chicken with a side salad. I had … Continue reading →

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Mexican Night

Posted on December 28, 2016 by bigm5853

The holiday’s are always busy so some nights we just don’t have time to cook. So what do you do when you want a home cooked meal? You place an order with Ana at La Cocina de Ana! The food is … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on December 1, 2016 by bigm5853

Our Thanksgiving trip to Shawnee was great again this year! We are so thankful to spend time with Beth and Dave, they make Thanksgiving even more special. Another bonus this year was the weather. You never know what you will … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Asparagus Risotto with Sea Scallops

Posted on November 11, 2016 by bigm5853

The inspiration for dinner with friends this week comes from Biaggis restaurant. I had Risotto with Sea Scallops and it was amazing so thought this would be perfect. And it was!The Risotto is the star of this dish. Be sure … Continue reading →

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Pork Ragu

Posted on October 6, 2016 by bigm5853

How about an easy weeknight supper? The crockpot is a great way to prepare a meal and have it ready after a long day of work. We decided  to try some pork ragu. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, … Continue reading →

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Macadamia Crusted Cod

Posted on February 11, 2016 by bigm5853

Clean eating continues with another tasty cod recipe! I love a recipe that is easy and super tasty. This only takes about 30 minutes total time so is perfect for a weekday meal. I served this on top of sauteed … Continue reading →

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