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Friday, February 3, 2012

This Time Next Week

Happy Friday Lovelies!
This time next week I will be in Columbus for the weekend with this guy, 
celebrating Valentines day and 2 wonderful years of dating! Hard to believe that it has been two years, man does time fly.  He has planned a wonderful weekend for us including some of my favorite things exploring, cooking (yes the pinterest challenge) and shopping!  He knows how to make me a happy girl! 

Now lets take a little look at the challenge recipes for the week, starting with this one!
Baked potatoes are a go to dinner for me.  Healthy and quick.  I loved the black bean, corn and salsa topping for these potatoes, it was spicy and full of flavor.  I added a bit of cumin, garlic and paprika to the mixture and was happy with the results!   I want to try  the topping on sweet potatoes, I think it would be a delicious combination.

This chicken had a kick to it, and was fantastic.  My dad couldn't stop saying how much he loved this dish.  Steamed broccoli and rice made this a well rounded dinner!  I want to try making more of the sauce and stir frying vegetables in with the chicken, I bet that would be tasty!

And last but not least...
White Bean Chowder

This soup had a great flavor  and was delicious the night it was made, but I didn't think it reheated that well.  I am still on the fence about this recipe.  

Still to come this week

Ps have a sweet tooth?  Try this recipe!
Hands down delicious!


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20 comments:

  1. JinFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    yummy hilliary!!!

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  2. Shannon MarieFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I just try that chicken- my boyfriend would LOVE it! Congrats on almost 2 years- my boyfriend & I are celebrating 3 this weekend! By the way, you are my cooking hero! Teach me your ways! xo

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  3. Ashley @ Places To Go, Things To BuyFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Yay, glad you get to see Mark soon! If you have any time, give me a call and we'll get together! :)

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  4. AmandaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    MMM...I'm bookmarking those black bean and corn topped potatoes!! And how fun will your valentines be! Excited for you!!

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  5. FaithFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    all those dishes look amazing! i so want to make the sweet and spicy chicken!

    have a great time this weekend :)

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  6. SarahFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Congrats on two years pretty lady! I know you guys are gonna have such a fun weekend together :) And I can't wait to hear about the rest of these recipes!!!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    That's an adorable picture of you and your beau!!
    & I can't wait to see how the spicy chicken turns out!!

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  8. KeriFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Hey I love the philosophy of your blog - health is very important to me too. And your post has made me want baked potatoes for dinner! Visiting from #FF and Im a new follower!

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  9. henning loveFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    yay for being with mark next week!! and i love he knows how to make you happy

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  10. AmandaFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    YAY!!! You'll be reunited and it'll feel sooo goooood! Happy 2 years early! And all of these recipes are making me hungry even though I just polished off 3 slices of pizza...

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  11. Life Through Preppy GlassesFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    have a good time in OH. The sweet and sour chicken sounds delish. Its one of my favorites

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  12. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    That sweet and spicy chicken is looking good as hell. YUM! I can't wait to eat wings on Super Bowl Sunday, I hope. Thanks for the strawberry banana ice cream link, fabulous! Have a great weekend.. YOu and your man look so cute together.

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  13. Jill @ ACharmedLifeFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Sounds like SUCH a lovely weekend! have the best time :) and enjoy this weekend in the meantime!

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  14. Taylor February 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    hope you have a great weekend :) your recipes look great as always!
    itsthelittlethingsblog.blogspot.com/

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  15. MadelineFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    All this food is making me hungry. It looks delicious. I really love your blog and am a new follower! Stumbled over from Sundresses & Smiles. Have a great weekend!!

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  16. AllisonFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    This all looks soooo wonderful!

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  17. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!February 3, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Sounds like next weekend will be fantastic :) How exciting!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xo

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  18. Katie {Miss Dixie}February 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I think I'm going to try the baked potato recipe soon- so glad you enjoyed it! What a fun weekend you have to look forward to!!

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  19. navy and orangeFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    love the white bean chowder! looks delish!

    xoxo navy & orange

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  20. IvanaFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Congrats on your anniversary! And that chicken looks so mouthwatering!

    xx Ivana

    Stop by sometimes :)
    Macarons and Pearls

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