My husband joined a 12 week fitness program at work. The program works on cardio, strength and nutrition and upon completion will help to reduce our monthly health insurance payments as long as his numbers improve. He is motivated and came home a week into the program and handed me a list of “superstar foods.”…
Butternut Squash and Sausage Casserole
Autumn in central Texas is really just an extension of summer only with shorter days and slightly cooler nights. Even though our Texas weather is not typical Fall weather compared to other parts of the country, it does brings thoughts of falling leaves, family gatherings, roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire and comfort food. Comfort…
Sausage Paprika Skillet
Ever get stuck in a hotel room for the day nursing a case of altitude sickness? No? Just me? This recipe came about after this Floridian flew from sea level to Denver and drove up to 8,000 feet in the span of 24 hours. Apparently you’re not supposed to do that because some people (me)…
Shrimp and Sausage Stew
Sometimes recipes come about when you least expect it. This Shrimp and Sausage Stew came about out of desperation. I was desperate to cook something different for my family without having to go to the grocery store. The search was on. What did I have in my pantry, refrigerator and freezer? I just happened to…
Sausage & Peppers with Crispy Polenta (spon)
Quick, healthy and delicious meals are like gold. You find a good one, and you hand onto it for dear life, adding it to your busy weeknight arsenal. This hearty recipe for Sausage & Peppers with Crispy Polenta looks fancy, takes ridiculously good and is soul satisfying…all in under thirty minutes. There are plenty of…
Shrimp & Sausage Boil
AKA: “Wishing We Were at the Coast Boil” My family loves being at the coast, but here in Round Rock, Texas, practically in the middle of the state, it’s quite a long drive to get there. Hence the name of this week’s recipe…”Wishing We were at the Coast Boil.” Fortunately for us, getting a taste…
Simple Pepper & Sausage Skewers
Your favorite lean sausage makes a scrumptious addition to traditional pepper skewers. Serve these sausage skewers at your next backyard BBQ, or serve them with a salad and fruit for a quick weeknight meal! I have to admit that the idea for these skewers came to me while Tim and I were shopping at our…
Slow Cooker Sausage with Kraut & Potatoes
Sometimes I crave things that are not good for me. Things that are bad for me. High in calories and fat. We all do! And that’s okay! Instead of giving in and eating really bad and feeling bad afterwards, I often times try to find ways to make those less than stellar meals better. It’s…
