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Happy Tuesday everyone! If you’re in Austin, TX and you’ve stepped outside lately then you know summer is officially HERE! It’s the time of cool water, cool treats, and my favorite part, grilling. So dust off the BBQ pit and get to cooking some of these delicious recipes.

Pineapple Tofu Kabobs

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RECIPE HERE!

Veggie Burgers

burger

RECIPE HERE!

Grilled Tofu

tofu

RECIPE HERE!

Grilled Fruit Salad

fruit salad

RECIPE HERE!

Grilled Corn w/Sriracha Aoli

corn

RECIPE HERE!

Grilled Guacamole

guac

RECIPE HERE!

Grilled Pesto Potatoes

pesto

RECIPE HERE!

I’m ready to get grilling! Are you?

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Happy March everyone! This month snuck up on me as well. If the months keep passing this quickly,it’ll be 2018 before we know it. With March comes (almost) the beginning of Spring so I know we are all itching to start growing our own fresh fruits and vegetables to use in our recipes. So here’s a look at what’s in season for March and what yummy concoctions you can come up with to use all of these incredible ingredients.

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Broccoli Melt

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https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/02/broccoli-melts/?utm_source=feedburner

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Pesto

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http://minimalistbaker.com/crispy-smashed-potatoes-with-garlic-pesto/

Slow-Cooker Shrimp and Crab Bisque

shrimp

http://yestoyolks.com/2017/03/01/slow-cooker-shrimp-crab-bisque/

Honey Soy Salmon

salmon

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/honey-soy-salmon/

French Lemon Tart

lemon

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/tart-au-citron-french-lemon-tart/

Greek Lemon Chicken Kebabs

chicken

http://www.asaucykitchen.com/greek-lemon-chicken-kebabs/


Spicy Collard Greens

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http://spicysouthernkitchen.com/spicy-collard-greens/

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and makes one of these delicious recipes!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

 

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Happy Friday Followers! February may be the shortest month out of the year, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of delicious food and recipes to match. So here’s a look at what’s in season this month and what you should be cooking!

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Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Kale

shrimp

http://pinchofyum.com/spicy-shrimp-cauliflower-mash-roasted-kale

Lo Mein

lo-mein

http://pinchofyum.com/lo-mein

Spinach and Artichoke Melt

artichoke

http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/irish-pub-spinach-artichoke-melt/

Breakfast Enchiladas

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http://pinchofyum.com/breakfast-enchiladas-with-roasted-poblano-sauce

Smoky Bacon Chili

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http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/smoky-bacon-chili/

Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes

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http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2016/02/chocolate-hazelnut-crepes-no-refined-sugar-gluten-free-vegan.html

Have a FANTASTIC weekend and Happy Cooking!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Good morning on this gloomy Monday here in Austin, TX. I know it’s hard for most people to get out of bed when the weather is telling us to stay in and watch movies all day. But to everyone that made it this morning, I commend you! And to reward you I’m showing you 4 delicious vegetable side dishes that are easy to make. Save it for your dinner this week, or find a way to jazz it up for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks.

Cheesy Garlic Broccoli

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INGREDIENTS

Serves 6-8

3 broccoli crowns
1 ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
2. Spread out broccoli in a medium rectangular casserole dish.
3. Stir the garlic and cheddar cheese together in a separate bowl.
4. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over broccoli and add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bake for 25 minutes.
6. Enjoy!

Honey-Roasted Carrots

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INGREDIENTS

Serves 3-4

6 whole carrots, peeled with tips and ends cut off
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
2. In a medium casserole dish, evenly coat the carrots in butter, honey, salt, and pepper. (TIP! If you prefer bite-sized pieces, simply chop the carrots instead of leaving them whole.)
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. Enjoy!

Parmesan Corn

corn

INGREDIENTS

Serves 6

6 half ears corn, cleaned and husked
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup grated parmesan
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
2. Coat each ear of corn in a thin layer of butter and roll in the parmesan cheese to coat.
3. Place corn in a square baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Enjoy!

Bacon & Onion Roasted Potatoes

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INGREDIENTS

Serves 6-8

½ pound bacon, chopped
6 medium red potatoes, chopped into ¾-inch pieces
1 2-ounce packet onion soup mix
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC.
2. Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet until crisp.
3. Remove any excess grease, if preferred.
4. Add the potatoes and onion soup mix to the skillet and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bake in the skillet for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through.
6. Enjoy!

Hopefully these delicious recipes help make your Monday a little more bearable. Not to worry, only 4 more days until Friday!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Happy 2016!! It’s the beginning of the new year and everyone’s newfound resolutions. Among those resolutions is the ever so popular “eat healthier”. In the spirit of the new year here’s a list of delicious vegetables and fruits that are in season and some equally delicious recipes on how to use these healthy superfoods!

Sweet Potato Quesadilla

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Recipe: http://www.alexandracooks.com/2015/12/30/sweet-potato-quesadillas/

Cranberry White Chocolate Granola

Cranberry White Chocolate Granola

Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cranberry-white-chocolate-granola/

Smashed Chickpea, Avocado, and Pesto Salad

Smashed Chickpea, Avocado, and Pesto Salad Sandwich

Recipe: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/smashed-chickpea-avocado-and-pesto-salad-sandwich/

Apple Pecan Arugula Salad

Apple Pecan Arugula Salad

Recipe: http://minimalistbaker.com/apple-pecan-arugula-salad/

Chicken Spinach Meatball Soup with Rice

Chicken Spinach Meatball Soup with Rice

Recipe: http://joythebaker.com/2015/12/chicken-spinach-meatball-soup-with-broth-and-rice/

Grab and Go Breakfast Bars

Grab and Go Breakfast Bars

Recipe: http://www.bakerella.com/grab-and-go-breakfast-bars/

 

 

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Meat: noun; usually the star of the show in every dinner. Delicious and filling.

Well step aside meat it’s time for vegetables to steal the show! Here are some yummy meatless recipes featuring some of your favorite fall vegetables. You won’t even notice the meat is gone!

Crispy Kale Grilled Cheese with Fried Eggs

Crispy Kale Grilled Cheese with Fried Eggs

Recipe: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/10/crispy-kale-grilled-cheese-with-fried-eggs/

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Recipe: http://www.kitchentreaty.com/one-pot-creamy-pumpkin-pasta/

Easy Vegan Ramen

Easy Vegan Ramen

Recipe: http://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-ramen/

Vegan Pot Pies

Easy Vegan Pot Pies

Recipe: http://minimalistbaker.com/1-hour-vegan-pot-pies/

Roast Pumpkin, Herb, and Walnut Pasta Bake

Roast Pumpkin, Herb, and Walnut Pasta Bake

Recipe: http://www.asplashofvanilla.com/2014/08/24/roast-pumpkin-herb-walnut-pasta-bake/

Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto

Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto

Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/simple-mushroom-penne-with-walnut-pesto

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Recipe: http://www.eatgood4life.com/broccoli-quinoa-casserole/

Roasted Veggies Pita with Avocado Dip

Roasted Veggie Pitas with Avocado Dip

Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/roasted-veggie-pitas-with-avocado-dip

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Vegetable noodles that is. Now before you click another blog post, hear me out. It is so simple to make any vegetable look like a noodle and with these recipes they will taste even better than the real thing. All you need to make a vegetable look like a noodle is either a julienne peeler or a spiralizer; both which can be found at most kitchen appliance stores. Follow these recipes for some fun ways to make those “noodles” especially yummy.

Raw Spicy Zoodle Bowl

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Recipe: http://www.theglowingfridge.com/raw-spicy-zoodle-bowl/

Raw Carrot Pasta with Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce

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Recipe: http://www.theroastedroot.net/raw-carrot-pasta-ginger-lime-peanut-sauce/

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles

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Recipe: http://gi365.co/food/creamy-roasted-red-pepper-zucchini-noodles/

Cajun Sweet Potato Noodles

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Recipe: http://gi365.co/food/cajun-sweet-potato-noodles/

Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Tomatoes and Parmesan Pesto

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Recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/08/raw-spiralized-zucchini-noodles-with.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+weightwatcherspointsrecipes+(Skinnytaste)&m=1

Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

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Recipe: http://www.jocooks.com/healthy-eating/shrimp-scampi-zoodles/

Zucchini Noodles with Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Recipe: http://ifoodreal.com/zucchini-noodles-with-cilantro-lime-chicken/

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