While working 25 years in the corporate world, I trained for and completed 8 marathons and 3 century bicycle rides. Unfortunately, I now am limited to walking for exercise. I also am semi-retired, living in north Florida with my hubby and dog, where I write romantic suspense novels,...
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Speedy Black Bean Chili
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Cheri
Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking
There is a growing trend of going meatless on Mondays. I’m no vegetarian or vegan, but I certainly see the advantages to “Meatless Mondays.” Choosing one day a week to enj ...
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Pecan Waffles
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Cheri
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Making your own waffles is fun, especially if you have company. Make the batter ahead of time and store in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Then when you’re ready for brea ...
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Oatmeal Chillers
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Cheri
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It’s summer. As much as I love oatmeal, I save warm cereal for cold mornings. I don’t want hot oatmeal for breakfast when it’s 80°. Recently I read a blog post (the Yummy ...
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King Ranch Casserole
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Cheri
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a South Texas favorite because it travels well, freezes, and tastes great. The best part for me is that it’s made in advance , which makes ...
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A Very Berry Shake
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Cheri
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Very Berry Shake
It’s hot. We’re in the midst of summer, a time when we love a frozen treat. You can burn fuel driving to the local ice cream shoppe, spend several ...
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Kiss My Grits
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Cheri
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Remember the scene in My Cousin Vinny when Vinny cross examines a witness about the proper way to prepare grits? Or Vinny questioning the diner cook, ”What exactly is a gr ...
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Hasty Tasty Meatloaf
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Cheri
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Hasty Tasty Meatloaf
Everyone has a meatloaf recipe it seems. It’s a beloved comfort food that also stretches a buck. I vary my meatloaf, depending on my mood and ...
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Fiesta Salad
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Cheri
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This dish has many names from Nacho Salad or Taco Salad to Frito® Pie. I call mine Fiesta Salad and have made it many times. It’s a crowd pleaser, and my version is a bit ...
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Cheri’s Granola
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Cheri
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Recently I’ve been obsessed with making my own cereals. I like the total control over ingredients. I searched for granola recipes and quickly learned there are as many var ...
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Thinking Outside the Box
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Cheri
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Serving busy families nutritious, healthy meals can be a challenge. Cooking for one is a challenge, too. Often we throw up our hands in defeat then head for the drive-thru ...
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Fajitas
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Cheri
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Healthy Mexican: Fajitas
You can use frozen veggies to make this dish, but it’s summer. Take advantage of the colorful bell peppers and Vidalia onions to make fajitas. ...
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