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Bacon Popcorn with Black Pepper and Pecans

Bacon Popcorn with Black Pepper and Pecans

Yes, you read that right…Bacon Popcorn with Black Pepper and Pecans…it really is that good! I am almost embarrassed to post this because it is NOT the healthiest recipe I have ever made…but, here goes…you are welcome! πŸ™‚ A couple of nights ago I was making my signature popcorn here…

Fresh Cucumber Salad by MyLifeAsRobinsWife.com

Garden Fresh Cucumber Salad

Garden Fresh Cucumber Salad, quick refreshment to serve alongside all of your summer meals. My littlest son and I took a trip to our local Farmer’s Market this week and I found such a great variety of fresh local produce! I really find it so inspiring to look at the…

Roasted Asparagus with Brie, Bacon and Shallot Sauce by MyLifeAsRobinsWife.com

Roasted Asparagus with Brie, Bacon and Shallot Sauce

When making my Foil Packet Salmon, I was looking for the perfect side dish that would be able to keep up with the elegance of the salmon so I decided on roasted asparagus. I could eat roasted asparagus plain and find it special, but…to please my family and have some…

Sweet Basil Dip by MyLifeAsRobinsWife.com

Sweet Basil Dip

Today, when I was getting ready for some family friends to come over to watch the playoff games, I decided to make a dip that didn’t come with a little packet. πŸ™‚ I know…you don’t need those little packets, but they are so convenient and fail proof! But this time…

Cheesy Spinach and Prosciutto Wontons by MyLifeAsRobinsWife.com

Cheesy Prosciutto and Spinach Wontons

Cheesy Proscuitto and Spinach Wontons, friends, and a good football game…that is a GREAT combination! When I has planning what we would snack on during the game, I came across wonton wrappers. I don’t know about you, but every time I see wonton or egg roll wrappers I begin to…

Food is always better on a stick!  Try this delicious Antipasto on a Stick by MyLifeAsRobinsWife.com

Antipasto on a Stick!

Yesterday, I made antipasto on a stick. I am convinced that when presenting food to your family, anything on a stick gets gobbled up faster. That may sound strange, but once again, it has proven to be true. These little treats would also be a great healthy addition to your…

Cranberries with Blackberries and Sage

Cranberries with Blackberries and Sage

This year I set out to make a “Lower Sugar” version of cranberry relish. The first order of business was to replace the water with apple juice to add some natural sweetness. I was hoping that, combined with the blackberries, would be enough sweetness, but it was not…it still brought…

Oven Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Lemon

Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Lemon

You will really enjoy the bright flavor of these roasted potatoes with lemon and herb. They are crispy and flavorful and the perfect addition to any “comfort meal”. These crispy, lemony potatoes would also be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving meal. My mom and dad came over to spend…

Gardening...You CAN do it!!

Crispy Summer Squash…It Was a Hit!

Ok, here it is…our first squash!! I am SO excited! My dad use to grow squash in the summer and we all really enjoyed it. My family isn’t that into squash, but I am going to work at winning them over. Here is my first attempt. πŸ™‚ Yes…lightly breaded and…

Lemon Cilantro Basmati Rice

5 Ingredient Lemon Cilantro Rice

I am usually not one to serve plain rice…because, if I do, I end up putting cinnamon sugar and milk on it and that doesn’t usually go with what I have made for dinner. πŸ™‚ So, with the steak I marinated and cooked on the stove last week, I also…

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