Easy, Healthy Burgers and Sandwiches

Around this time every year, I get spring fever. The snow and cold get painfully old. I can almost smell spring in the air. It's lighter out in the mornings and when I get home from work. I also long for grilling out. That doesn't mean we can't make and enjoy our favorite 'summery' foods. We did after all get a George Forman as a wedding gift.... Turkey Burgers with Avocado serves 4 I buy Jennie-O Turkey Burgers Slice...

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This is it...don't get scared now....

Drum roll please..... I did it! I did it! I did it! I sent my first set of query letters for Wanted: Groom for My $100K Wedding out! Am I panicking? Yes. Am I nervous as hell? Yes. Did I lose a bunch of sleep the past few days? Yes. Do I think I did the best I could? In my mind, yes, but note the emphasis on "in my mind". But as with everything in life, there are plenty of lessons to be learned. If I don't get any bites, then it's time to change up the query letter and see what happens.   So what's next? 1. Perfecting...

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Looking for Something Sweet for your Sweetheart?

We both liked this quick, easy and fancy looking dessert. It has a different texture but there's something about it. Warm Pear with Cinnamon Ricotta 2 servings (recipe found in Health January/February 2011) Preheat broiler or toaster over. Halve and core 1 pear; place on a baking sheet. Broil until tender (10-12 minutes). In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Top warm pear with...

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BBQ Pulled Pork

Starting off on a negative note: Chicago Bears aren't in it the Super Bowl this year and this bums me out (thought I'd throw that in). On a positive note: some tasty BBQ pulled pork needs to be made! This is so easy, I can't even tell you... Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches Makes 8 servings (Found in Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Best-Loved Recipes) 1 pork shoulder roast (about 2.5 lbs) 1 bottle (14 ounces) BBQ sauce...

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Energy Booster Dinner Alert

This is another fast, easy and really healthy meal. I went a weee bit overboard with the brussels sprouts, but the meat was super tender. Mustard-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprout Ragout serves 4 (recipe found in Fitness Magazine January 2011) 10 ounces brussels sprouts, quartered 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds). butterflied 2 TBS Dijon mustard 2...

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In a Funk? - Latest Star Trib Blog

I'm getting back into the swing of things and am posting my latest Star Tribune blog on getting out of a funk! I sure was in one! Thanks for checking it out! Tweet ...

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