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A Fat Tuesday “Two-Fer”
I’ve never been to Mardis Gras or New Orleans, but by now you probably know that where there’s an occasion to celebrate with food, you can pretty much count me in. Take yesterday for instance: both Valentine’s Day AND Chinese New Year? I was pretty much falling all over myself with excitement! It was ugly!
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Adobo Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Pico de Gallo
Wow, did I ever fall off the wagon this weekend. Holy smokes!! And I was doing so well with eating light! Ever since last Monday! I was on something like, a four day healthy eating kick. Might not sound like much, but that’s quite a stretch for me, you understand. The Holidays were ugly, but I do mean that in the Best. Possible. Way.
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Turkey & Pinto Bean Chili
I’ve got happy news to break to y’all – chili season is upon us in a big way! I think it arrived with all that wild wind we had earlier in the week. I’m all right with it, actually. Chili is simple to make, it’s a frugal girl’s friend, and my punks love it! Plus, it makes the house smell fab’.
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Black Bean Soup & Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas
Ugh, I feel like ten dollars this morning. This is not a good way to start the week.
I ate too much this weekend. And if you want the truth, I went overboard on the cocktails, too – we went to a really fun (LATE) dinner party on Friday, then out to the lake on Saturday, and had company on Sunday. The weather was gorgeous, and I just felt like livin’ it up and indulged just a teensy bit too much.
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Beer Braised Brisket Burritos
If you’re entertaining the thought of entertaining a crowd this Labor Day weekend, here’s the perfect party recipe!
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