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lazy keto

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 2

I had to fly to Vancouver this week for work. I knew it would be a struggle to stay on my lazy keto journey but...

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 1

I’ve said on here many times that WW is my go-to diet. I’ve lost 40 lbs on WW and have managed to keep it off…mostly,...

ww friendly focaccia bread

WW Friendly Focaccia Bread

I first discovered focaccia bread at California Pizza Kitchen years ago. They served it with Checca, which is the garlicky tomato goodness you’ll find served...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks, Weight Watchers Friendly

tomato bruschetta

Tomato Garlic Bruschetta

I wasn’t really sure what to call this recipe. I know bruschetta is a bread, but the only thing I’ve heard the yummy, garlicky tomato...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks, Weight Watchers Friendly

butterscotch cornflake candy

February 27, 2022

Butterscotch Cornflake Candy

Homemade candy is often associated with the holidays, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise someone with a quick treat any time of year. This Butterscotch...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

no-spread sugar cookies

February 19, 2022

The Perfect No-Spread Sugar Cookie Recipe

I have been on a quest to come up with the perfect no-spread sugar cookie recipe. I tried different extracts, baking powder, baking soda, brown...

Cookie Decorating, Recipes

maple nut fudge

December 27, 2021

Fantasy (ish) Maple Nut Fudge 2.0

When I first came up with my maple nut fudge recipe, I thought it could use a little more “oomph” but I took it...

ww chicken salad

August 29, 2021

Arizona Chicken Salad

I used to go to a little Bar and Grill with my girlfriends that had the best chicken salad ever! When I first ordered...

Recipes, Salads

Cecil’s Chewy Bars

I’ve mentioned before that my aunt Cecil was the best cook and baker I’ve ever known. Everything she made just looked effortless and was...

Desserts, Recipes

rocky road ice cream

February 27, 2021

Rocky Road Ice Cream

A few years ago I wanted to try something different for my sister’s birthday so I made Coffee Toffee Ice Cream with my new Cuisinart...

Desserts, Recipes

October 19, 2020

Arizona Broccoli Cheese Soup

I love Broccoli Cheese Soup! Unfortunately it’s not very Weight Watchers friendly so I needed to come up with a version that satisfies my craving...

arizona cowboy caviar

Arizona Cowboy Caviar

Guacamole is one of my favorite snacks. I even have a recipe for it here! I recently had a craving for guacamole but since...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks

as long as you remember me

As Long As You Remember Me

Check out my new book, As Long As You Remember Me, on Amazon.

cheesy zucchini

Cecil’s Cheesy Zucchini

When I was young, my aunt used to make this zucchini dish that none of us kids would touch. I don’t really know why…other than...

Recipes, Side Dishes

arizona spinach artichoke dip

Arizona Spinach Artichoke Dip

I recently went to one of my favorite casual restaurant chains in Houston, called Barnaby’s. I almost always order their Chicken Mill Valley. It’s...

Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

pan fried chicken

Mom’s Fried Chicken

My mom was famous for her fried chicken. Well, at least in our circles… It’s light and crispy, easy to make, juicy and delicious! ...

Main Course, Recipes

magnolia silos

October 23, 2019

A Quick Trip to Waco

Working in Houston as often as I do, I thought it would be fun to take a couple of days off while I’m there,...

weight watchers porcupine meatballs

Porcupine Meatballs

When I was a kid my mom used to make porcupine meatballs all the time. It was an easy and inexpensive recipe that could...

Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

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