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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Posted on April 11, 2014 by bigm5853

I know brussels sprouts are not everyone’s favorites but when roasted with bacon, they are so good. This is one of my favorite side dishes and when served with grilled chicken and sauteed mushrooms you have one excellent meal!These are … Continue reading →

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Halibut in Parchment

Posted on April 2, 2014 by bigm5853

It is time to get back to some healthy eating. With summer around the corner, now is the time to get back in shape with good food and exercise. Here is a clean, healthy meal that is a snap to … Continue reading →

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GF Pancakes

Posted on March 31, 2014 by bigm5853

Well it has been awhile since we have cooked and posted but it is time to get back to it. So first out of the gate are some gluten free pancakes. Going wheat free can sometimes make it hard to … Continue reading →

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Cancun!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by bigm5853

This year we left the cold of Minnesota for a nice vacation in Cancun! 85 degrees and sunshine, a great escape. But the sun and heat was not the best part of the trip. The food was! Above is a … Continue reading →

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Black Rice Pudding

Posted on February 2, 2014 by bigm5853

So for Super Bowl Sunday breakfast, Kris found this receipt for black rice. We have never had black rice before and it is really tasty! A good breakfast to fill up on before the big game today. This is made … Continue reading →

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Old School Brownies

Posted on January 22, 2014 by bigm5853

Every now and then it is time for some sweets. I found this recipe in a flyer for Savuer magazine. It comes from the Boston Cooking School cookbook, Little Brown 1911. Is sounded so good I had to try it! … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken Breast

Posted on January 17, 2014 by bigm5853

Looking for an easy weeknight supper? Well here is it! Quick and easy, and tastes great too. I have not felt much like grilling with freezing temps, wind and blowing snow so have been using the oven a bit more … Continue reading →

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Lemon Dill Baked Salmon

Posted on January 16, 2014 by bigm5853

We are finding wheat free living does not have to be boring! Here is an excellent example. Lemon Dill baked salmon with red potatoes and green cabbage. Kris and I had this last night and boy was it good. Simple … Continue reading →

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Pan Seared Cod with Mango Salsa

Posted on January 5, 2014 by bigm5853

I was watching the show ‘Mexican Made Easy’ on the Food Network and they made a mango salsa that looked really good and simple to make. Not only that but she used it to top a seared filet of fish … Continue reading →

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Braised Chuck Roast

Posted on December 31, 2013 by bigm5853

Well we are in the midst of another cold spell here. Temps topping out at zero for the high and negative teens for the low. That means it is time for some comfort food. Tonight we had some braised chuck … Continue reading →

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