This recipe came about because I wanted to find a fun alternative to using sour cream with my taquitos and burritos. Cheesy goodness trumps sour cream in my book! Although this recipe is very, very similar to my taquito recipe, using the Cream Cheese mixture also helps hold all of the good stuff inside the…
Mexican Smothered Chicken
Ingredients: 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa or 1 can rotel tomatoes, drained Sour Cream, optional (2 Tbls to 1/2 cup) Taco seasoning, optional Shredded cheese, optional Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix soup, salsa (or rotel),…
Gooey Butter Cake
My first day on my new campus I was introduced to a Missouri delicacy — Gooey Butter Cake! For someone who can’t have chocolate anymore, this stuff is dessert heaven! There are apparently two types of Gooey Butter Cake — Cream Cheese and Egg OR Butter and Sugar. However, I used ALL of those ingredients…
Breakfast Milkshakes
Carnation Instant Breakfast with skim or 1% milk is a pretty good way to start the day…and with flavors like Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, Chocolate Malt and French Vanilla, there’s a flavor out there for you. Benefits: 21 vitamins and minerals as much protein as an egg twice the calcium of yogurt Only 220 calories…
Easy Peasy Cake Cookies
Ever need to make a quick batch of chocolate chip cookies? This is your recipe!! Whether you’re looking for Strawberry Chocolate Chip, German Chocolate Pecan, or Chocolate Marble Oatmeal, this recipe has got you covered!! Directions Ingredients 1 box cake mix (any flavor) Oil Water Eggs 1/2 cup – 1 cup Favorite Add-ins (chocolate…
Egg and Veggie Bake
I know I’ve been AWOL. Grad school takes up so much time that I don’t get to experiment with recipes as much as I like. First the first time ever, I tried to make a quiche. I know I didn’t call it that in the title…but only so you’ll grant me leniency with the recipe…
Hungry Girl’s Great Cake Debate
Mmmm — Cake. Hungry Girl tried 5 low cal cake recipes and gave us all the stats — so you don’t have to experiment at home. I’ve tried two of these recipes in the past and I know what you thinking…Cola cake? Cake with pumpkin? And all I can say to both is — YUM….
Packing Up
Hello, Blogland! July is half over and this is my first post all month! Eek! Unfortunately, it will probably be my only post this month, unless I find a quick and easy snack idea to post. See, the DH and I are moving to a new state this month so I can start graduate school…
1-1-1 Peanut Butter Cookies
The Easiest Cookie Ever I got this recipe from my nephew. We showed up at the MIL’s one evening, and he impressed me with his three ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies! Love that kid! Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 cup peanut butter (your favorite kind)
JenE’s Migraine Mission: Migraine Danger
So why should you even care about the anatomy of a migraine or chronic migraines? Migraines are dangerous. Recently, USA Today published an article that quotes some scary research. Chronic migraines are connected to increase risk of stroke brain lesions heart attacks seizures coma MS Migraines can also affect your ability to think clearly and…
Quesadilla Salad: Chili’s Swap
The Quesadilla Explosion salad looks healthy…a bed of greens, grilled chicken, black beans, citrus-balsamic dressing. Oh, how that salad fooled me! The salad and quesadillas somehow pack a full day’s worth of calories into a little bitty space. I really love the idea of this weirdo salad, so I decided I can Make This At…
I Heart Personal Blenders
It’s no secret that I have a heart pounding, palms sweating, thinking about you all day crush on my Personal Blender. Ask me about my smoothies or anything blended or whipped, and all I can talk about is my PB. Sometimes, it’s my third love, behind the DH and the most wonderful dog in the…
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