Happy Friday!!!! It has been a very busy week! This week I went back into the archives and made a couple of my favorites, Salsa Chicken with a side salad & a chicken version of my Chili! They are both amazing and I encourage you to give them a try, soon, YUM!!! ~~~~~~~~~ A couple weekends ago…
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Shallot & Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sometimes a delicious salad dressing can make a world of difference. This one happens to be a favorite of mine and really is so easy to make that you won’t ever have to buy store bought again! A handful of ingredients and a mason jar are all you need! I don’t follow the traditional ratio…
Meatless Monday :: Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Yup, the slow cooker is back again! I can’t help myself, it is making life really easy on busy weeknights! This black bean soup is incredibly healthy and so simple to make! This is perfect for the October Challenge I posted about over the weekend! Black beans, onions, bell pepper, garlic and broth all slow…
Join Me in a Challenge?
This is a little off topic but I want to share what I’m doing! If you’ve been following along with LFK then you know I love food but I also want to lead a healthier life for myself, my husband and of course my boys! I’ve shared a lot of healthy and “clean” recipes on…
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Kale Pesto
This Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Kale Pesto is INCREDIBLE!! The health benefits of dark leafy greens, like kale are undeniable! It supposedly is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet! “One cup of chopped kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C,…
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
I LOVE a really easy and really delicious slow cooker dinner that the whole family enjoys and this Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is that! The flavors are so fantastic and the meat is so tender. You all are going to love this! Yes I did it again… the slow cooker is getting lots of use…
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Ok what is up with this hot and humid weather this week? Sure it gives the boys an extra pool day but I’m really more a fan of the slightly cooler weather! I’m very happy that its going to be over after today and it makes for perfect timing for this comforting classic Italian soup…
Eggplant Balls
The other day, after wiping out the boys at the park they both passed out in the car and continued their nap on the couch, this NEVER happens!!! They woke up all chipper and happy and there we sat, the three of us watching Giada {yes, i’m creating little foodies}. She made eggplant balls and…