Greta’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese and LG’s EasyClean™ Double Oven Range Giveaway
My girl loves mac and cheese. I mean REALLY loves it. So much so that not a birthday passes without this dish on the menu. Over the years I’ve tried a variety of recipes for macaroni and cheese thinking maybe I could turn her on to something else, but Greta always steers me back to this one. It’s her tried and true favorite comfort food. And while I know it’s not the healthiest side dish ever (c’mon – it’s mac and cheese!), it’s one that I know will put a smile on her face after a crummy day at school or as a celebratory treat for a job well done. We can all use a little food therapy now and then, right?
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Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing
Salads and I were on a break during our loooooong drawn out winter. I just couldn’t get excited about salad as a main meal when there was still a wind chill. But now that warmer weather is in full bloom, I’m totally craving entree salads again. This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing has made an appearance on my menus several times in the last few weeks….it’s just that good.
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Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Grilling season has finally arrived after our never-ending winter here in Minnesota! And in celebration of that milestone, I am sharing one of my favorite go-to recipes for the grill: Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce. Flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef (unless we are talking ribeye, but that’s another post).
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Maple Ginger Salmon
I’m excited to share this salmon recipe with you as it’s one of my family’s favorites. Salmon is one of those wonder foods that we should all eat more of, full of good-for-us nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. But coming up with new and flavorful ways to entice your family to eat salmon can be tricky, especially with kids. That’s why this Maple Ginger Salmon is a such a hit.
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Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes and Slivered Almonds
Spring in Minnesota has been non-existent. Last year at this time I was already making rhubarb pie (my favorite, by the way), and we were eating meals outside. This year, not so much. My grass is still covered with snow, and the rhubarb can’t even be seen. So this year we need to create our own “spring”. Spring meals are light, easy and versatile. Who wants to be spending time in the kitchen when you can finally be outside after our long winter? This Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes and Slivered Almonds fits all of those criteria.
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Fettuccine with Seared Tomatoes, Spinach and Burrata
Pasta is always a hit with my family. I am continually amazed by people who live the Paleo lifestyle and the carb-free life they lead. Not me. Give me pasta and give me bread. And that makes me a happy mama. And you know how the saying goes, “When mama’s happy, everyone’s happy!”
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