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Got Leftover Chicken? Make a Mexican Pizza

May 1, 2013
Leftover Mexican Pizza

Wasting food is not my thing. When I have to throw moldy vegetables or leftover chicken into the compost bin, I see dollar bills floating down into my trash. That’s when I decided to add a Leftover Makeover column to my weekly newsletter. This way we’ll both save money if I’m creating recipes for a new column.

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Mother Rimmy’s Healthy Recipe Picks of the Week

March 24, 2013
Asparagus, Poached Eggs and Ham with Dijon Sauce

Every week I’m inspired by the healthy cooks I encounter in the food blogging world, so I decided to share my picks of the week with you. These healthy recipes have landed on my must-make list. I recognize that my version of “healthy” might be different than yours, but I’ll bet something here will please [...]

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Creamy Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with Mushrooms and Baby Kale

March 11, 2013
Kalyn's Kitchen Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

My favorite past time is lounging on my couch with a favorite cookbook. I could spend hours thumbing through How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman, and I find endless inspiration in any of the Weight Watcher’s Cookbooks.

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Herby Chicken Breast and Summer Squash Sauté

March 4, 2013
Chicken Breast and Summer Squash

I’ve spent most of my life watching my weight.  Some weeks I watch it go up – some weeks I watch it go down. I work hard too keep that weight gain under five pounds, but the older I get, the  tougher it is to stay in that happy place. When the numbers on the scale [...]

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Turn Your Leftovers into an Asian Chicken Soup

February 4, 2013
Asian Chicken Soup

When it comes to stocking my pantry, I have a list of items I’m never without.  You’ll find a few cartons of chicken and vegetable broths lurking on my shelves for any soup or sauce that might strike my fancy. On those nights I feel like a spicy Mexican dish, canned beans are ready for [...]

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I’m in the Mood for a Comforting Casserole with Chicken and Green Beans

January 28, 2013
Lauren and Sonia fishing on a sunny day in Seattle.

Okay! Enough already! I can’t take any more of this gloomy weather. You’ve already heard my rant about it being dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. Now I’m going to rant about the cold, damp weather. You would think I’d be used to it since I’ve lived in Seattle my [...]

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Shake Up Your Holiday Fare with This Teriyaki Meatball, Green Bean and Mushroom Stir Fry

December 14, 2012
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans and Mushrooms

Why not shake things up? When I needed a break from soups, stews, and holiday food, this teriyaki meatball recipe came to the rescue.

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Still Keeping it Lean In-Between with Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Mushroom Sauce

December 7, 2012
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sauce

Eating lean in-between holiday gatherings is a challenge, so it’s time to kick things up a notch. I’m a chef’s assistant for our local PPC cooking classes. There’s a saying amongst chefs that we eat with our eyes first. Lately our lean and green meals weren’t providing a whole lot of visual appeal – we [...]

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This Italian Eggplant, Tomato and Turkey Casserole Saved My Technology Disaster

November 26, 2012
Turkey and Eggplant Casserole

Who would have thought leftover turkey could have the potential to save the crash of my beloved, blog posting, computer. Naturally, a casserole recipe can’t fix my computer woes, but at least we had a tasty dinner while I worked on resurrecting Mr. Mac. Combining our leftover turkey with cubed eggplant, spaghetti sauce and a [...]

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Simple Suppers Can Be Tasty Too! Easy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

October 8, 2012
Chicken and Biscuits

As I sit at my desk, I can hear coughing from every corner of our office. The fall cold season has hit with a big punch. 

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