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Baking, For the Freezer, Holidays, Recipes

Russian Tea Cake Cookies

by Carrie Hill

I find it interesting that these cookies are known by a few names. Along with Russian Tea Cakes, some call them Mexican Wedding Cookies. Dead easy and SUPER yummy! Enjoy

Baking, Light and Healthier, Recipes, Weight Watchers

Cherry Almond Crisp – 3 WW Points Per Serving

by Carrie Hill

I was craving something sweet tonight – and with not much in the way of bad for me stuff in the house – I put on my thinking cap and came up with a Cherry Almond Crumble. Maddie and I had a cherry crisp at a local restaurant this summer that was to die for […]

Recipes, Light and Healthier, Menu Planning, Weight Watchers

Chicken & Bean Enchilada Stuffed Shells – 7 SP WeightWatchers

by Carrie Hill

I am back on the Weight Watchers bandwagon because I have to do something – and the macro-whatsit thingy my personal trainer had me on sucked – and did basically nothing. Not a body builder, fella – not looking to get “swol” – already “swol”- and not in a good way. I had a recipe […]

Light and Healthier, Recipes, Veggies and Fruit

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

by Carrie Hill

We try – and sometimes succeed – to make Monday a meatless Monday when dinner time rolls around. When I described this meal to my kids they wrinkled their noses – but – they liked it! you could add in veggies if you like – I kept it simple for the first try. I roasted […]

Recipes, Budget Friendly, Weeknight Favorites

Chicken & Veggie Lo Mein – 1 Chicken Breast Recipe

by Carrie Hill

I had one chicken breast hanging out in the fridge that I needed to use up, but there are three of us for dinner so what to do with it was sort of haunting me. I could have thawed out some more chicken, but time got away from me this week so that wasn’t an […]

Menu Planning, Light and Healthier, Recipes, Weeknight Favorites

20 No Cook Dinner Ideas – Beat the Heat!

by Carrie Hill

It’s June. It’s Hot. Our A/C is not working and the repair guys wont be here for another 3 days. I am not getting anywhere near the oven, stove, microwave or any other form of heat until it’s fixed. I know I’m not the only one suffering from lack of cool air, albeit temporarily. This […]