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Cheesy Salsa Pasta
Apparently tonight's dinner was an absolute home run. The husband said I could make this any time I want and he went back for seconds, not to mention nummy comments while he was eating. The sauce...
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Honey Wheat Bread in the Bread Machine
There is nothing better in cooler weather than a nice thick slice of warm bread. This bread is a bit denser than regular bread, but I like it that way (unfortunately the hubby doesn't like it that...
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Soup
This is a great slow cooker recipe. It has my husband's three favorite ingredients: bacon, ranch and cheese. Amazingly, it's only 176 calories per serving and a serving is about a cup and a half of...
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Stuffed Pepper Bowl
The husband and I both like stuffed peppers, I just don't like the fuss that comes with making them. So I thought I'd try to find an easier way to have the flavors from a stuffed pepper in a easier to...
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Barbecue Chicken Pizza
I love this recipe! You can really alter to your taste, use spicier barbecue sauce if you like more of a bite (like my husband) or you can use a sweeter sauce if you prefer (like me). Plus you can...
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Easy Hummus
A friend of mine introduced me to hummus a few years ago and I loved it. The store bought stuff is good, but it's easy to make your own and you can flavor it however you would like. Besides, regular...
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Mediterranean Pizza
Most of the time, what ingredients you chose to use in your recipes really makes a difference when it comes to the nutritional values. When you buy canned foods try to makes sure that it's packed in...
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Pumpkin Trifle
Since the "Pumpkin Holidays" (you know, Halloween and Thanksgiving) are coming up I thought it would be fun to make a pumpkin dessert for a little Pampered Chef get together I had. I love making...
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Spaghetti Cups
I love easy and tasty recipes, and this is one of them! They're perfect for grab and go meals, or when everyone needs to eat at different times. Just serve them with some veggies and you'll have a...
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Blogging Break
I'm sorry everyone that it's been a bit since I last posted a recipe. The husband was gone for a few weeks and just got home, so that past week has been getting ready for him coming back and then...
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Sausage Potato Soup
Since winter has taken hold of our part of Texas, it's time to pull out some recipes that warm you up. And if this one worked while I was growing up in North Dakota (where it's not uncommon to spend...
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Sex on a Plate Apple Pie
I know with a name like that you just had to take a peek, right? The more traditional name for this is Amish Sour Cream Apple Pie, which is just as long but not as fun as Sex on a Plate. A more PG...
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Out and About in Leander, TX
I don't know how many of you know it, but I'm a Pampered Chef consultant. Considering I love cooking, I figure it fits me pretty well :-) I just got invited to a little vender event in Leander, TX....
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Herbed Sausage Stuffing
Stuffing is one of those essential Thanksgiving sides. Luckily, I grew up with homemade stuffing and not something from a box. Although I understand the appeal of how easy it is to make boxed...
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Cranberry Nut Pie
After being in Germany for three years, a lot of American things seem really sweet. Germans use a lot less sugar, in fruity desserts they rely more on the natural sugar found in the fruit. In other...
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Attempt One of Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry
I love Thai Chicken Curry and have been attempting to create or find a recipe for it. In Germany it was a little difficult sometimes because it was hard to find the curry paste and curry powder just...
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Tomato Bacon Quiche
Since the husband has to work night shift this week, we're going to have breakfast for dinner (or lunch, or brunch, or whenever he decides to eat). I personally love quiches and frittatas because they...
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Breakfast Cookies: Oatmeal-Chocolate-Cranberry-Pecan Cookies
It's that time of year when I start channeling Betty Crocker and do a couple all night cookie baking marathons. This year it looks like there's going to be at least seven types of cookies, so...
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Breaded Baked Chicken with Cheesy Potatoes
Every once in a while I come up with a recipe that I'm seriously impressed with. This cheesy potato and bacon recipe is one of them. I was craving some potatoes, and I knew there was some bacon and...
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Jalapeno Popper Pizza
This recipe is definitely one of my husband's favorite dinners. It's a perfect snack for guys night. It has three of his requirements for a well balanced meal: bacon, jalapeno and cheese. It also...
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Ch-ch-changes!!!
I've got a few plans in store for the Man Approved Diet after New Years. Actually one of them already happened. Thanks to the wonderful man behind the Man Approved Diet, you can now find me at...
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Hi everyone!!! It's official, www.manapproveddiet.com is finally working! It's been a little bit lot of trial and error to figure out how to get everything to connect and everything, but it's worth...
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New Recipe at My New Website: Sausage and Cheese Biscuits
The other day I made some delicious Sausage and Cheese Biscuits that are perfect for grab and go breakfasts. The recipe makes about 35 of them, so one batch would last you almost a month. The recipe...
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New Recipe at My New Blog: Gravy for Biscuits
I've got a new recipe up at my new blog www.manapproveddiet.com! Gravy for Biscuits, quick and tasty, perfect for Chrismas morning, or any day you want to start off a little extra special. It also...
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Relay for Life
I know at Man Approved Diet I normally talk about food and share my recipes, but today I’m doing something a little different and I think all of you out there in cyberland will understand. I usually...
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