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Spicy asian noodle salad

Spicy asian noodle salad

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This noodle salad is always a big hit at potlucks, picnics, and gatherings. It is quite spicy, which is what I personally love about it. The salad is best made ahead of time, preferably the day before. This gives the flavors time to blend. Also, it is i…

Jen's Chorizo & Eggs

Jen's Chorizo & Eggs

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

I LOVE Chorizo, but it's kind of fattening, but I found at Trader Joe's (I've since seen it other places) Soy Chorizo. It's so great, and it fools everyone!

Fast & Healthy Quesadillas

Fast & Healthy Quesadillas

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Low cal, fast and filling. This is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Chocolate, cream cheese and strawberries, plus it's easy to make and completely delicious.

Happy Tomato Soup Surprise

Happy Tomato Soup Surprise

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

I heated tomato soup, and I made a bowl of popcorn. I am a popcorn traditionalist -- stovetop, in a pot, melted (browned) butter, sea salt. Joyce dug the Parmesan out of the refrigerator and then, without hesitation, added both the cheese and the popcorn…

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This is a high protein, clean, yummy Grilled Chicken. The flavor is light and delicious and the yellow color from the tumeric is beautiful. Versatile dish that can be used to add to many recipes (sandwiches, salads, sauces, burritos, etc...)

Linguine al Pesto

Linguine al Pesto

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

The origins of pesto genovese go way back in time, to Genova, in the Ligurian region of Italy. The word pesto comes from the verb "pestare" which loosely translated, means to crush. Traditionally, pesto genovese would be made with the mortar and pestle. Y…

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“Boo – Bees!”

posted August 17, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Monday All!!! Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes for The Husband ~ He kept asking me all day, did anyone else say anything?! LOL…I think he looks forward to your comments as much as I do. He has had a pretty good day despite (read full article)

Fruity!

posted August 11, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Tuesday all!  I woke up early to hop on the treadmill, then, hopped back in bed because it was dark outside :/  It’s summer, it’s supposed to be bright and sunny and warm….No worries, I made up for it when I got (read full article)

The Island-Inspired Salad You’ve Got to Try!

posted August 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

It’s HOT. No it’s not Paris hot. It’s HOT hot! We’re sitting at a 110 degree heat index at the moment, so I figured it was in my best interests to workout in the comfort of my air conditioned living room this afternoon. I pop (read full article)

Teeny Tiny Potatoes

There are many things I love about summer:  the warm sun, cicadas making their unmistakable call, birds singing their summer songs, butterflies, fresh veggies from the garden... ahh, the list is as endless as the day.  Another thing is find (read full article)

This week's menu

I'm really enjoying the cooler weather lately; nonetheless, cold salads are still making an appearance on my weekly menu.  One of this week's entrees was introduced to me by a friend who claims not to be skilled in the kitchen, but I beg to diff (read full article)

A Funny Little Cheese Course - Recipe

posted August 02, 2010 in Herbivoracious

  This was just pure play. I wanted to see if I could do a cheese course that would look like cheesecake, but not be particularly sweet. I landed on a Laura Chenel chevre with a little salty crust and strawberry granita. A cheese course, like (read full article)

My “Just For Me” Food Stash

posted July 30, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

I started the week off with a bang, and I’m ending it on one too! The weather was fantastically Fall-like last night, so I threw open all the windows and doors, and slept to the sounds of the cicadas. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, (read full article)

Battle of the Nut Butters: A Side-by-Side Comparison

posted July 29, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

I feel so accomplished right now! This morning I got up extra early and pounded out 4.5 miles in the cool, morning air. Full confession: I wanted to stop after 3 miles, but repeated my new favorite mantra – “Pain is temporary. Accomplishm (read full article)

Grill It!

posted July 27, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Bachelorette day all! I can admit it, I LOVE cheesy Reality TV….it entertains me   I look forward to Monday nights just to get my “drama” fix   A BIG, GIGANTIC THANK YOU to all of our friends/family that show (read full article)

A New Addition to the Bucket List

posted July 26, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Good morning! Happy Monday and welcome to the start of a beautiful week! I am in a fantastic mood. My Mom and I walked in the cool, humidity-free, 70 degree morning air and witnessed the most beautiful, pink and orange sunrise. Then, Ben text message (read full article)

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