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“You can’t buy happiness, but you can vodka and that’s pretty much the same thing.” -Unknown

Easter is Sunday which means Lent is over.  I gave up drinking and I am pretty excited to have a cocktail first this Sunday morning. Easter egg hunts and martinis are totally an appropriate pair… right?  Whether you’re on the same boat as I am or your just wanting a fun, yummy and festive cocktail to serve your guests at brunch, this cupcake martini recipe will do the trick!  It is my all time favorite and I hope you enjoy!

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“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” -Paul Prudehomme

I’ve told you my New Year’s resolution is to lose 15 pounds before my best friend’s wedding in August.  I’m down 5 pounds already and I attribute most of my weight loss to eating healthy!

I’m not the type of person who could live off grilled chicken breasts and steamed broccoli.  I’m lose my mind after about 1 day and end up eating Grimaldi’s out of all their pizza.  I’ve found I’m most successful at losing weight when I eat “real food” just made healthier.

This cauliflower fried rice recipe is just that.  You feel like you’re eating something naughty, but in reality you’re basically just eating veggies and scrambled eggs.  So healthy!  Even Walker loved this recipe!

EAT YOUR FRIED RICE IN STYLE:

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“Netflix and Chili” -Unknown

Today is National Chili Day so in honor of the holiday I’m sharing two of my favorite chili recipes with you.  Chili is always a crowd pleaser and its an easy dish you don’t have to watch closely or slave over for hours in the kitchen.  If you can use a can opener and brown ground meat them you’re going to be a pro at making chili.

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“Good food.  Good mood.” -Unknown

Happy National Tortilla Chip Day, mi amigos! I mean is there really anything better than a salty crispy tortilla chip?  You could just celebrate with some salsa or some guac, but this recipe will insure you celebrate like a boss!  Enjoy my spicy 8 layer bean dip.  Pairs well with margaritas.

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“I love food and I love living.” -Ali Landry

Today is the first Friday of lent which means no meat on Fridays for the next couple weeks. So I’ve been going through all my old recipe notebooks in search of easy, healthy and delicious fish recipes.  Catholic or not, this crock pot poached salmon recipe is so simple and so healthy.

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“I want to enjoy my life and food is a big part of it.” -Gweneth Paltrow

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, which means calories don’t count the entire day! Right?

This recipe is beyond easy and really feels like a decadent cheat meal. Because it’s so simple it’s a great week night meal but its straight from mom’s kitchen taste will leave you feeling like someone must have slaved away in the kitchen for hours.  In reality- you’ll be done making dinner before your wine is even completely chilled!

and because cooking is more fun when you look cute:

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“I am not a glutton- I am an explorer of food.” -Erma Bombeck

Having friends over for the big game this weekend? You’re going to be snacking on unhealthy foods like chips and dips all day long so this healthy white bean chili is the perfect guilt free dish to serve your guests. And they’ll have no idea it’s calorie conscious- its that yummy!

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