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Day 22 – Mocha Sorbet

Day 22 – Mocha Sorbet

Oh HEY there Day 22 – I haven’t forgotten about you.  You, Mr. Mocha Sorbet of Day 22 was absolutely delicious.  So much that, by day 30, it’s all gone.  Let’s be real…by day 25, you were gone.  No joke.  This delicious recipe barely lasted 3 […]

Day 21 – Rigatoni with Chicken, Bacon, Spinach, and Ricotta

Day 21 – Rigatoni with Chicken, Bacon, Spinach, and Ricotta

Oh man…could it be??  Am I FINALLY caught up on this 31 Day Challenge?  Tonight…I wanted to make something easy…and something that I could have leftovers with…well that was the GOAL anyway…

Day 20 – Citrus Salmon, Roasted Cauliflower, and Sauteed Zucchini

Day 20 – Citrus Salmon, Roasted Cauliflower, and Sauteed Zucchini

Still playing catch up on the 31 Day Challenge!!  Day 20…Greg had pool…which meant I could make anything I wanted…and I wanted fish…specifically SALMON…because Greg doesn’t like fish.  <jerk>  JUST KIDDING BABY!  LOVE YOU! ANYWAY…tonight, was…  

Day 19 – Greg’s FAMOUS Chili

Day 19 – Greg’s FAMOUS Chili

Getting a little caught up on my 31 Day Challenge…this post is all about GREG…and his FAMOUS Chili.  No joke, any party, get-together, whatever…people actually REQUEST this thing…so I’ll share the recipe (but not all ingredients…you know…secret stuff in there).  It’s all about personalizing it…

Day 18 – Mark’s Memorial Service

Day 18 – Mark’s Memorial Service

It’s been a little over a year since Mark left our lives, and a little over two years since he was diagnosed with that evil little disease.  About a month after he passed, I had a dream about him, that was quite emotional, and one that stirred […]

Day 17 – Peach Granita

Day 17 – Peach Granita

Yeah, I’m a little behind…don’t judge…this week and weekend has been insane…took the cat to the vet, wedding, memorial service, 50th birthday party, and family get-together…all in one weekend was exhausting. Remember that 31 Day Challenge?  Yes – I’m still doing it.  I’m just a […]

Day 16 – NO BAKE Chocolate, Oat, and Peanut Butter Cookies

Day 16 – NO BAKE Chocolate, Oat, and Peanut Butter Cookies

Confession…I have a sweet tooth.  SHOCKING for those of you that know me…knowledge for those of you that don’t.  Anyway…the “tooth” struck again, and made me want to make cookies.  But THESE cookies didn’t require an oven (thank GOD because it was like 80 degrees tonight…yes […]

Day 15 – Easy Italian Meatballs

Day 15 – Easy Italian Meatballs

Hellooo!!!  Tonight, I wanted to do something easy…so Easy Italian Meatballs it was!  This is all part of my 31 Day Challenge (shocking), of making something different, every day, for the 31 Days in October – YES!  I can do this!! I’ve made this recipe before…but […]

Day 14 – Chicken Pot Pies with Buttery Crust

Day 14 – Chicken Pot Pies with Buttery Crust

Day 14…of this crazy 31 Day Challenge…you can read WHY I’m doing this, as well as past posts.  If you want any of my recipes…you can go here! First up……I would love to know if I still have readers out there!  AND if you’ve tried […]

Day 13 – Braised Beef Short Ribs over Homemade Gnocchi

Day 13 – Braised Beef Short Ribs over Homemade Gnocchi

Our favorite restaurant is Paisano’s in our town…they have the best homemade italian food – pasta and everything in between.  Everything is homemade.  Greg’s favorite dish from Paisano’s is Braised Short Ribs over homemade gnocchi – I am trying to re-create that dish (and it will most […]