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Crispy Vegetable Quesadillas

Leah Short — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:01:35 +0000

Quesadillas are one of those foods that I love, but rarely make at home. Why? Because I stink at getting them restaurant crispy. The skillet method never worked for me. They’d get a little brown or my pan wouldn’t be hot enough and they’d soak up all the oil or butter…and no one wants a soggy quesadilla. Enter Crispy Vegetable Quesadillas and my life has been changed forever. They are seriously crispy and it’s one of those “d’oh, why didn’t I think of that” moments. Use your broiler! Also, there’s quinoa inside and it works. Quinoa…in a quesadilla.

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Corn Casserole

Leah Short — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:34:08 +0000

I know this time of year people are looking online for healthy foods and ways to get back in shape after the holidays. Trust me, I’m doing the same thing. As much as I’d love to give you that, I’ve got a list of yummy eats I enjoyed that I’m dying to share with you. I figure this is the good stuff that got me in this wanting to eat healthier predicament, so it must be worth sharing, right? Let’s start with Corn Casserole. I’ve made this creamy, cheesy, insanely delicious casserole for years. However, I’ve never made it with the bell peppers until now. Hello, favorite casserole ever!

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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Leah Short — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:07:53 +0000

Oh mashed potatoes how I love thee! I’ve eaten a huge bowl of mashed potatoes and called it dinner on many a night. Not because I was too lazy to make something or there was nothing in the house, but because they are delicious and versatile. Add any kind of cheese, herbs, even ranch dressing and it’s pretty much the best thing ever. I made these Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving and they were the star of the show. You know why? Because they are the exact opposite of anything healthy. Goat cheese, butter, sour cream, and milk. You could use half-and-half or cream for the milk, but I had to draw the line somewhere!

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Summer Shrimp Succotash

Leah Short — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:06:53 +0000

Get ready to click the print or save to recipe button on this one! It’s been a few months since I’ve made a shrimp dish, which is really a shame because they cook so quickly, are packed with protein, and are low in calorie. Let’s not forget they’re completely delicious and can take on almost any flavor combo. This Summer Shrimp Succotash is going to absolutely knock your socks off! There was really nothing that special about it when I chose this recipe, I just wanted shrimp and veggies. Holy cow did I stumble upon a lip-smackin’ keeper!

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King Cake

Leah Short — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:51:35 +0000

I finally baked a King Cake! I’ve wanted to try my hand at making this delicious Mardi Gras treat for years and finally did it. Although I clearly need to work on my dough-shaping skills, the final result was everything I hoped it would be. Tender, cake-like bread, a touch of cinnamon, and creamy glaze sparkling with colored sugar. I forgot to take my nice camera to my mom’s this past weekend, so forgive me for the craptastic pictures. This recipe was too good not to share!

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Creamy Corn with Chives

Leah Short — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:56:25 +0000

In my last post, I shared with you an entire meal that came in around 420 calories. Usually the main dish is the star of the show, and while I loved the flavor of the Baked Sage Breaded Pork Chops, what I went crazy over was the corn. Yep, corn. Back when I lived with my mom, we used to joke about having corn with every meal because she always had a bag of frozen corn in her freezer. But this isn’t your ordinary corn side dish. It’s Creamy Corn with Chives and it completely took center stage on my plate! Have you ever munched on a few bites of part of your dinner while waiting on the rest to finish cooking? That was me with this corn. I almost ruined my dinner because I ate so much of it. It was that good!

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White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake

Leah Short — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:04:21 +0000

I really need to make more cheesecakes. I’m not sure how they tend to fall off my radar, but that gets remedied right now with White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake! Tender cheesecake marked with sweet white chocolate and topped with tart cranberries. It’s the perfect balance of flavor in a smooth, decadent dessert.

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Meatloaf Cupcakes

Leah Short — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:02:24 +0000

Ok yes, they’re quirky and some folks don’t like when food looks like other food, but that doesn’t bother me. I think these Meatloaf Cupcakes are so funny and every time I see them, I flash a silly grin. I had such a fun time in the kitchen making them. What’s not to love about a meatloaf base, mashed potatoes on top, plus bacon and chives? What’s great about this recipe is that it not only looks interesting, but it tastes absolutely fantastic! I will make this meatloaf again and again and again. I may not always pipe on potatoes and call them cupcakes, but this meatloaf recipe is a keeper!

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Banana Bread with Chocolate Glaze

Leah Short — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Oh hello there, perfect Banana Bread with Chocolate Glaze! Never had a slice of banana bread with chocolate glaze? You should! I think banana and chocolate go so well together. I love banana bread with chocolate chips or chocolate-dipped bananas or banana cupcakes with chocolate frosting. I don’t know what it is, but I love that sweet hit of chocolate to what can be not-so-sweet banana bread. I can’t believe it’s never crossed my mind to add a chocolate glaze to banana bread!

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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Leah Short — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:45:00 +0000

I may have clued you in on my obsession with loaded baked potatoes, or just baked potatoes for that matter. They are such a great vehicle for any kind of topping. When I found this recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Salad, I instantly knew it was going on our menu for the 4th. It’s got everything I go crazy over. Sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon!

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