Keeping the update short and sweet today. Recovering from the flu is the pits.
I did actually cook today.
Like 8 things.
But only ate 2.
Progress…at least I’m standing and eating again.
Yah me!
WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO RECENTLY (click any photo to get to the recipe):
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I did a Post in memory of my Mom to help raise awareness for heart disease. Had lots of other wonderful bloggers join me for this event so I invite you to read my post and visit them as well. Lots of amazing stories among them.
The Recipes from the Heart Crew:
Spicy Oven Fries by Me
Healthy Snacking with Radish Dip by Juanita’s Cocina
Arugula, Walnut Pesto by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Farro, Apple & Pecan Salad by It’s Yummilicious
Chicken-Quinoa Burgers with an Avocado Yogurt Sauce by The Spiffy Cookie
Pasta House Wilted Salad by Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker
Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Bars by The Cooking Actress
Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts by All Day I Dream About Food
Mini Pear Walnut Crisps with Blood Orange Caramel Sauce by Chocolate Moosey
Kung Pao Chicken Tacos by The Dutch Baker’s Daughter
Honey Soy Glazed Salmon by Curry and Comfort
Apple Walnut Spinach Salad by Magnolia Days
Broiled Salmon Gyros with Cucumber Feta Yogurt Dip by Damn Delicious
Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Make-Ahead Chocolate Oatmeal by Crumb
Hoisin Flounder by Taking on Magazines
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Cheesy Quinoa and Asparagus Bake by Hungry Couple
Ahi Tuna Salad by Noshing with the Nolands
Canapes of Apricot, Goat Cheese, Almonds and Rosemary by Cook the Story
Thai Chicken Soup by From Cupcakes to Caviar
Italian Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf by Rachel Cooks
Black Bean Quesadillas by Pastry Chef Online
Sautéed Rataouille with Quinoa by Whipped
Polenta Rounds with Apples and Cheddar by Diethood
I participated in the Cream Challenge for February and won. Yah me!
BAKER’S DOZEN BOOKMARKS:
Food Babbles: How to make French Bread
Food Wanderings: Chocolate Yeast Cake and Roulade
Just For Foodies: Chocolate Pavlova Sponge Cake
Eat Drink Love: Tilapia Tacos with Peach Salsa
Chocolate Moosey: Kit Kat Cheesecake Brownies
Juanita’s Cocina: Homemade Velveeta Cheese
Magnolia Days: Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake
The Perfect Pantry: Slow Cooker Turkey, Black Bean and Squash Chili
Yummy Mummy Kitchen: Protein Pancakes
The Shiksa: Smoked Paprika Roasted Potatoes
That Skinny Chick Can Bake: Croissants
Pass the Sushi: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Confessions of a Cookbook Queen: Almond Joy Cupcakes
RECIPE THAT BLEW MY MIND:
Leite’s Culinaria: Pastrami, Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Sandwich
RECIPE I’M MAKING THIS WEEK:
Smitten Kitchen: Meatball Subs with Caramelized Onions
Eek, I already made it and this thing rocks! So good!
COMING SOON:
Stuff!
Meh, what more do you want from me. This is the best I can offer while recovering from the flu.
Stuff. meh!
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Having the flu stinks. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
YAY you my friend, your recovery sounded on a good foot – keep it up!
Cheers
CCU
Glad you are feeling better! Thanks so much for linking up my tacos!
Aw, I can’t believe you’re able to crank out posts while so sick! Mamas and food bloggers cannot afford to be ill…so tell those nasty viruses to scram. Nurse Liz says so! Congrats on winning the real cream challenge…gorgeous photos, my friend!!! You rocked it! And thanks for the mention, too!!! xx
Wow… you are like a culinary super hero. I would never have been able to do all this with the flu. I hope you feel better.
You won! Yay, you! Congrats, missy:)
So very happy that you are finally turning the corner and feeling better. It has made me (not to mention: you) very cranky that you’ve been flu-ish for so long. :/
It was truly an honor to participate in #recipesfromtheheart for you in honor of your mom. What a wonderful, poignant collection of stories, outpouring of love and roundup of delicious recipes!
How busy you have been even when you have been sick! Great recipes and a wonderful heart healthy event. Thanks for including my Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake in your baker’s dozen lineup. xoxo!
Yay you won! Congrats! As always I love these posts
You have been busy despite being sick. That definitely means you are a mom. Congrats on winning. You were way ahead when I went over to vote….and yours was the best. Hope you feel better soon. Too many meh’s make you sound like a goat.
I hope because you know me that calling you a goat will just slip by….you know what I meant.
Thanks for linking to my French bread post! So happy you like it