Baby Shower #4 - Month 8

34 weeks Baby Shower with my Minnesota Besties I have some really amazing friends and I was able to celebrate with a lot of them yesterday. I keep thinking about how I moved to Minnesota ten years ago and I really didn't know a lot of people at all. But somehow I was able to make and meet such wonderful people...all because I made a big decision (all on my own), totally stepped out of my comfort zone and took a huge leap of faith. Really...

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Parmesan-Crusted Fish

One of Karl's Top Three Faves! Parmesan-Crusted Fish serves 4 recipe found in Better Homes and Gardens March 2008 A very healthy, tasty meal! YUM! Will be making this again! 4 skinless cod fillets (1-1/2 lb.) 1/3 cup panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese1 10 ounce julienned carrots (3 cups)1 tablespoon butter3/4 teaspoon ground gingerMixed fresh salad greens 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly...

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Beef 'n' Asparagus Pasta

Healthy pasta! Beef 'n' Asparagus Pasta serves 4 recipe found in Light and Tasty Magazine April/May 2006 Lots of veggies in this dish! 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, divided 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into 2-inch strips 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 green onions, chopped 4...

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lasagna serves 6 recipe found on Six Sisters' Stuff blog (amazing blog!!!) You're going to love this if you love Buffalo Chicken! uncooked traditional lasagna noodles4 cooked chicken breast halves1 jar of prepared pasta sauce (26 oz) 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (we used Frank's sauce- it is so good!) 3 green bell peppers, chopped (you could also use red, yellow, or orange peppers if you want) tub of ricotta cheese...

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Minestrone with Turkey Meatballs and Escarole

A one-pot wonder dish! Minestrone with Turkey Meatballs and Escarole serves 4 recipe found in Fitness Magazine online A little too many noodles but still really tasty and healthy! 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 carrots, sliced1/4 cup diced red onion2 garlic cloves, chopped Pinch plus 1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon tomato pastePinch chile pepper flakes1 small head escarole, cored and chopped4 cups low-sodium chicken stock2 cups water3/4 cup...

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