Healthy Blogs and Recipes

We all know that the start of a new year is going to bring with it lots of requests for healthy blogs and recipes, so let's jump the gun a little. Some of us on the board decided that it might be a good idea to post healthy blogs and recipe links here on the blog so that when the questions come in we have a quick resource to send people to. Plus it's a great way to have a handy reference to go back to. So, if you have anything healthy that you would like to recommend to people post it in a comment here. Thanks and Happy New Year!

One week remaining....

Should you wish to participate in the "NOW THAT'S WHAT'S COOKING" recipe exchange feel free to check out the prior post.

Have a great night!!!

Dec/Jan Recipe Exchange

Has this ever happened to you???…

You have a crowd invited for dinner, and you wind up spending the vast majority of the visit tied to the stove??? In an attempt at having more time to enjoy the moment while tossing together an equally impressive meal, the theme this time round is called...

“prep it and forget it”

oven casseroles or slow cooker meals

*****Please specify if you DON’T own a slow cooker so I may accommodate you with an oven recipe in that event.

If you are interested in participating…
1. Email me at daldak01@yahoo.ca and include your name,nest name (if you have one), your recipe submission and any food allergy, dietary restrictions, dislikes or requests.
2. Please make the title/subject of the email, the name of the recipe. For example, Subject: Watermelon Sorbet.
3. If you use a recipe from someone else, be sure to cite your source.
4. You have until FRIDAY, December 5 to enter.
5. I will send you your SUPER FUN exchange recipe by email on SATURDAY December, 13.
6. You have until SATURDAY, January 10 to post the recipe, review and pictures (if you can) to your blog or in a post on the “What’s Cooking Board” if you don’t have a blog.
7. Please email me at daldak01@yahoo.ca by SATURDAY, January 10 (just after the Christmas/New Year’s parties!!!) and include a link to your blog (if you have one). Otherwise, just email me what you typed about the recipe on the “What’s Cooking Board” into your email.

Also a list will be kept of who got what recipe in addition to who has/hasn’t made their recipe.

If a previously submitted recipe was not made but fits this challenge, feel free to submit it again.

Don’t forget to invite others to participate and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Carol VR
http://noreasonneeded.blogspot.com

I hope you enjoy this exchange! :)

Should you have any questions, feel free to email me at daldak01@yahoo.ca

P.S. I've created the accompanying image should you wish to display it on your blog.

Oct/Nov Recipe Exchange Roundup

Well that's it, this round of the recipe exchange is over. I had so much fun organizing this and seeing what everyone's favorite fall food is! Unfortunately there were a few recipes that were not made or I didn't receive the link to. If you made your recipe and just didn't get it sent to me feel free to send it and I'll add it, no problem. I left the name of the person who submitted the recipe, so if you see one that wasn't made that sounds good you can contact them or me for the recipe. Every recipe that was submitted sounds so good!

Let me know if you want to host the next round, you can either page me on the board or email me, kayla.a.cr at gmail dot com.



Here's the roundup:


Autumn Spice Ham Steak

Made by joeysgirl2008

Submitted by smallbutfeisty



Brisket

Made by Princessannie12
Submitted by geekchicbride



Slow Cooker Apple Confit

Made by geekchicbride

Submitted by princessannie12



Pasta e Fagioli

Made by widdel22

Submitted by kittybits21



Apple Crisp

Made by LimaBeetle03

Submitted by JennyBS



Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Made by clstar

Submitted by Kmays



Oatmeal Scotchies

Made by hornedfroggy

Submitted by kayash



Acorn Squash Bisque

Made by Carol

Submitted by Mrs.Expchic



Zippy Slow Cooker Chili

Made by JennyBS

Submitted by Carol



Apple Turnover Bites

Not made

Submitted by swanbride28



Fall Harvest Bread

Not MrsDrury217

Submitted by Kelsey



3 Cheese Broccoli Soup

Made by kittybits21

Submitted by MrsDrury217



Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Made by Mrs.Expchic

Submitted by LimaBeetle03



Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup

Made by blu-eyedwife

Submitted by chw57



Chili

Made by Kelsey
Submitted by blu-eyedwife



Apple Scone Cake

Made by Kmays

Submitted by Kim



Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili

Made by chw57

Submitted by widdel22



Pumpkin Cheesecake

Not made

Submitted by clstar

Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti

Not made

Submitted by joeysgirl2008

Veggie Chicken Rice Casserole

Made by kayash

Submitted by hornedfroggy

Oct/Nov Recipe Exchange

Hi girls! I'm doing the recipe exchange this time and, after some great suggestions, am happy to announce that the theme this time is Fall Favorites. Anything you have in your blog, recipe collection, or just floating around in your brain that is in any way fall related works here.

If you are interested in participating:
1. Email me at kayla.a.cr @ gmail dot com and include your first name, nest name, your recipe submission, and any food allergies/requests.
2. You have until next FRI, OCT 17 to enter.
3. I will send you all emails by MON, OCT 20 with the recipe you will make.
4. You have two weeks to make it. Make the recipe, post it to your blog with what you thought about it, and post it on What's Cooking (or just post there if you don't have a blog.
5. PLEASE email me by MON, NOV 3 (just after those great Halloween parties!) and include a link to your blog if you have one. If you don't have one just add what you typed about the recipe on WC into the email.

Also, a list will be kept of who got what recipe, so we know what didn't get made. If you submitted a recipe before that didn't get made that fits this challenge feel free to submit it again.
I think that is it, have fun and I can't wait to see what you all submit.
~Kayla (kayash)

Aug/Sept Round-Up: Keepin' It Real

I loved hosting the Aug/Sept Recipe Exchange! What a fun process! You guys all voted on the theme - "Keepin' it Real" - and submitted some awesome dishes which involve little time and/or ingredients. I can't wait to try more of them.

I apologize to the ladies whose submissions didn't get made. :( Hopefully next time!

Oh, and please email me (lakinest@yahoo.com) or page me if you are interested in hosting the next round!

But for now... *drumroll*

Apple Dumplings
Submitted by: Carol (no nest name)
(recipe not made)

Bailey's Dip
Submitted by: Jen&Joe06
Made by: blu-eyedwife

Beef Stew
Submitted by: Jennifer (not sure of nest name...)
(recipe not made)

Blackberry Cobbler
Submitted by: kittybits21
(recipe not made)

Chicken and Rice Casserole
Submitted by: streambw
Made by: smallbutfeisty

Cuban Style Pork Chops
Submitted by: mamakrystal
Made by: widdel22

Curried Egg Salad
Submitted by: blu-eyedwife
Made by: chw57

Dijon Chicken in a Skillet
Submitted by: Karome
Made by: streambw

Fettucine with Ricotta, Basil, and Tomatoes
Submitted by: smallbutfeisty
Made by: laki

Florentine Meatballs
Submitted by: laki
Made by: Carol (no Nest name)

Insalata Pizza
Submitted by: widdel22
(recipe not made)

Orange Pork Tenderloin
Submitted by: RyansRose
Made by: hornedfroggy

Pizza Dip
Submitted by: chw57
Made by: mamakrystal

Shoyu Chicken
Submitted by: Amanda (not sure of nest name...)
Made by: BioGrrl

Shrimp and Pasta
Submitted by: Maybebride
Made by: kittybits21

Shrimp Dip
Submitted by: smp21
Made by: MrsSiser - no blog, but here is what she had to say: I don't have a picture because my camera was dead when I made this, but we had it as an appetizer before a football game. It came together quickly & everyone liked it! I think it'd also be great on some bagel chips or crostini. I couldn't find canned shrimp, so I used about 8 oz of shrimp chopped finely.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Submitted by: MrsSiser
(recipe not made)

Tator Tots and Hamburger
Submitted by: BioGrrl
(recipe not made)

Whipping Cream Poundcake
Submitted by: hornedfroggy
Made by: RyansRose - no blog, but here are her thoughts: This recipe was as simple to make as promised. I substituted half & half and was very satisfied with the results. I have a very old stove, so my oven tends to run hot. I split the batter between two 8" loaf pans and baked for 75 minutes, which was a little too long and gavethe loaves a thick crust on the sides and bottom. The inside of the cake is perfect! The density of the crumb is just what you'd expect from a pound cake without being heavy or dry, and it has a very pleasant vanilla flavor that I found goes well with a variety of toppings, but is perfectly delicious on its own.

Aug/Sept Recipe Exchange!

After the poll the other day, it should come as no surprise that the theme will be: "Keepin' it Real: Recipes Using Minimal Ingredients and/or Time."

If you are interested in participating:

1. Email me at lakinest at yahoo dot com and include your first name, nest name, your recipe submission, and any food allergies/requests.

2. You have until next WED, SEPT 3 to enter.

3. I will send you all emails by FRI, SEPT 5 with the recipe you will make.

4. You have two weeks to make it - so PLEASE email me by FRI, SEPT 19 and include a link to your blog if you have one.

I think that's it... I hope I didn't leave anything out! Have fun - I can't WAIT to see what y'all come up with!

Recipe Exchange - slight delay

Hi everyone!

I am psyched to host the Aug/Sept exchange!!

I had a cute little poll ready to post to get "votes" for themes (love the new poll feature!) but I cannot get on the Nest. Grr! It shows me the board for about 3 seconds, and then directs me right to the main page. Frustrating!!

In addition, I am having some computer issues and may not be bringing my laptop on vacation like I intended. So if you don't hear from me until next weekend, don't think I have forgotten my hosting duties!

Hopefully this exchange will be up and running sooner rather than later. In the meantime... happy cooking!

~Lauren (laki)

June/July Recipe Exchange Round-Up!

This round's theme was Summer Favorites! We had so many different recipes, so this was hard to send the recipes out, since they all sounded great.

There were some recipes that were submitted that were not made, even though the submitted nestie did participate, so I mentioned these recipes. There was also a couple that were submitted by someone who didn't make their emailed recipe either, so that recipe was taken out of the round-up. I'm sorry if your recipe wasn't made. I did email them, and got no response.

Despite this, I hope everyone enjoyed each other's recipes...here are the posts!

Bahama Mamas
Submitted by hornedfroggy, Made by JennyBS

Orange Cream Pie
Submitted by DowntownGirl, Made by LaKi

Grilled Chicken Thighs and Roasted Tomatoes
Submitted by LaKi, wasn't made

Watermelon and Basil Salad
Submitted by MrsSRH, Made by enkeli224

Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger
Submitted by mrsdanigirl8, Made by princessannie12

Peaches and Cream Layered Dessert
Submitted by bakingawish, Made by blu-eyedwife

Asian Carrot Salad
Submitted by chw57, Made by CarolVR

Pasta Salad
Submitted by JennyBS, Made by hornedfroggy

Shrimp and Corn Tacos
Submitted by I&R4_23_06, Made by joeysgirl2008

Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Submitted by enkeli224, Made by bakingawish

Lemon Jelly Dessert
Submitted by CarolVR, Made by chw57

Lemon Sorbet
Submitted by blu-eyedwife, Made by MrsSRH

Since she doesn't have a blog, here is what she sent me as her response to the recipe :)

Anyway, I made the lemon sorbet last night and tasted it this morning. YUM! It was really easy - although a little painful for me, I have really sensitive skin and always have trouble juicing lemons. Still, it came together in a flash! I chilled it overnight and then DH and I tasted it this morning, and it was wonderful! I can't believe that so few ingredients and so little work turned into such a great result! I'm looking forward to enjoying a bowl of it tonight after dinner.

Tequila Lime Shrimp
Submitted by princessannie12, Made by mrsdanigirl8

"BBQ" Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Submitted by joeysgirl2008, wasn't made

June/July Recipe Exchange!!

It's time for the June/July Recipe Exchange! This round's theme is Summer Favorites. Do you have something in your recipe box (or blog) that just screams summer? How great would it be to compile some great, light recipe ideas for this (already hot) summer!! If you have a great recipe to share, please please don't hesitate to participate! This is gonna be so much FUN! For this round you can choose any category - main dishes, appetizers, desserts, etc.

What to do:
1) Pick a summer favorite recipe that you enjoy.
2) Submit the recipe to Amy: amabbate at gmail dot com. Submission deadline is Friday, June 20th. Your super fun exchange recipe will be emailed to you the following Monday.
3) Make the recipe.
4) Post the recipe, review, and pictures (if you can) to your blog or in a post on the What's Cooking board. The deadline to make your recipe is Monday, July 7th. (right after those July 4th parties!!)
5) E-mail Amy with a link to the blog entry or post so we can keep track of the entries.

Rules:
1) Include your nestie name, any food allergies, any dietary restrictions, and dislikes.
2) Please make the title/subject of the e-mail the name of the recipe. For example, Subject: Watermelon Sorbet.
3) If you use a recipe from someone else, be sure to cite your source.
4) If a previously submitted recipe was not made, you can re-submit the same recipe.
5) A list will be kept of who has and has not made their recipe.

This rounds coordinator is joeysgirl2008 (Amy). Please e-mail her account or page her on WC if you have questions.

Hope everyone enjoys this exchange! :)

April/May Recipe Exchange Roundup!

This round's theme was Family Recipes, and there were so many great recipes submitted!! Without further adieu, here are the recipes in their glory!!

Almond Pound Cake
Submitted by kreeper611, Made by joeysgirl2008


Baked (not Fried) Chicken
Submitted by blu-eyedwife, Made by mrsdanigirl8

Banana Bread
Submitted by love2b_mrst, Made by LaKi


Beef Enchilada Casserole (adapted to Chicken Enchilada Casserole)
Submitted by joeysgirl2008, Made by nbbride06

Broccoli Rice Casserole
Submitted by hornedfroggy, (To be made by) widdel22


Butternut Squash Soup
Submitted by LaKi, Made by adamswife

Chocolate Chip Muffins
Submitted by joh103, Made by kreeper611

Fraggle Rock Chicken
Submitted by SydSk8Gr8, (To be made by) joeysgirl2008 (Sorry, original person could not make this, so I will try to make this next week!)

Great Grama Perrine's Chicken Eureka
Submitted by widdel22, Made by love2b_mrst

Mamacita's Hombres
Submitted by princessannie12, Made by gimpysupercow

Mom's Apple Omelets
Submitted by KKAM.AUG04, Made by joh103

Ozzie's Sloppy Joes
Submitted by adamswife, Made by princessannie12

Ranger Cookies
Submitted by nbbride06, Made by hornedfroggy


Spaghetti and Meatballs with Pasta
Submitted by mrsdanigirl8, Made by blu-eyedwife

Wyatt Family Toffee Bars
Submitted by gimpysupercow, Made by SydSk8Gr8

I wanted to post these recipes since the exchange ended on the 11th, but I've been in communication with the other participants, so your recipe will (hopefully) be made somehow!! (by someone!!) I'll keep editing as I get submissions! :)

April/May Recipe Exchange

It's time for the April/May Recipe Exchange! This round's theme is Family Recipes. Do you have something absolutely fabulous that is in your family that you want to share with others? How about Grandma's Famous Apple Pie or your Dad's Killer BBQ Ribs? For this round you can choose any category - main dishes, appetizers, desserts, etc.

What to do:
1) Pick a family recipe that you enjoy (and can share, of course).
2) Submit the recipe to Amy: amabbate at gmail dot com. Submission deadline is Monday, April 21st.
3) Make the recipe!
4) Post the recipe, review, and pictures (if you can) to your blog or in a post. The deadline to make your recipe is Sunday, May 11th.
5) E-mail Amy with a link to the blog entry or post so we can keep track of the entries.

Rules:
1) Include your nestie name, any food allergies, any dietary restrictions, and dislikes.
2) Please make the title/subject of the e-mail the name of the recipe. For example, Subject: Mom's Lasagna.
3) If you use a recipe from someone else, be sure to cite your source.
4) If a previously submitted recipe was not made, you can re-submit the same recipe.
5) A list will be kept of who has and has not made their recipe.

This rounds coordinator is joeysgirl2008 (Amy). Please e-mail her account or page her on WC if you have questions.

Hope everyone enjoys this exchange! :)

Mar/Apr Recipe Exchange Roundup

Thanks to all of you who participated. I think that this was a learning experience for all of us. There were certainly lots of recipes for dishes I've never tried. I am sorry to the 4 girls whose recipes did not/have not yet been made. I have emailed those who haven't yet participated. Hope you all enjoyed!

If you are interested in hosting the next recipe exchange, please email me at nbbride06@gmail.com.


Baked Garlic Cheese Grits
Made by MrsSisler, Submitted by kanchan

Cheesy Baked Tortellini
Made by Jamaicamama, Submitted by LaKi

Chicken Corn Chowder
Made by AggieAshley07, Submitted by I&R_4_23_06

Chicken Fajitas
Made by joh123, Submitted by FayeD

Enchilada Soup
Made by kanchan, Submitted by mrsdanigirl8

Granny's Quick Fruit Cobbler
Made by I&R_4_23_06, Submitted by Jen_n_Dave

Grits Stuffed Greens
Made by blu-eyedwife, Submitted by joh123

Ham (or Chicken) Wild Rice Soup
Made by krkapple, Submitted by Adamswife

Irish Stew
Made by princessannie12, Submitted by ruthnrob

Jambalaya Pasta
Made by widdel22, Submitted by joeysgirl2008

New York Crumb Cake
Made by nbbride06, Submitted by luluk1102

Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Made by mrsdanigirl8, Submitted by kreeper611

Pepperoni Rolls
Made by ruthnrob, Submitted by MrsSisler

Real Chalupas
Made by kreeper611, Submitted by krkapple

Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives
Made by septemberdc, Submitted by Widdel22

Romaine and Gorgonzola Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
Made by luluk1102, Submitted by nbbride06

Rum Buns
Made by joeysgirl2008, Submitted by septemberdc

Shrimp and Avocado Cornets
Made by hornedfroggy, Submitted by blu-eyedwife

Southern Peach Cobbler
Made by Adamswife, Submitted by princessannie12

Tator Tot Casserole
Made by Caramellagirl, Submitted by carrie*robby*oct20

Texas Caviar
Made by FayeD, Submitted by hornedfroggy

Tortas Ahogadas
Made by Jen_n_Dave, Submitted by AggieAshley07

Mar/Apr Recipe Exchange

It's time for the Mar/Apr WC Recipe Exchange! This round's theme is Regional Cuisine. Please choose a recipe that you think complements the region, state, etc. in which you live. You may choose any category - breakfast, appetizer, main course, dessert, etc. Please do not worry about what others may classify as your region, but go by your own definition.

The process:
1) Pick a regional recipe that you enjoy.
2) Submit the recipe to nbbride06@gmail.com. The submission deadline is Monday, March 10. Please include:
- Your nestie name
- Any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or dislikes
- The region your recipe is from
3) I will distribute recipes by Friday, March 14.
4) Make the recipe!
5) Post the recipe, review, and pictures (if possible) on your blog and/or in a post. The deadline to make and post your recipe is Monday, March 31.
6) E-mail nbbride06@gmail.com with:
- A link to your blog entry (if you have one)
- A link to your post here
7) I will then post a recipe round-up in April.

Rules:
1) Please make the title or your e-mail to me the name of your recipe (Ex: Blueberry Waffles)
2) If you use a recipe from someone else, a cookbook, magazine, or online, be sure to cite your source.
3) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't sign up if you don't intend to make your recipe. I will be as accommodating as possible with all requests, but it is not fair to those who spend time doing this to not have their recipe made. Please email me at nbbride06@gmail.com if you have any questions, or post them here.

Also, if you would like to volunteer to host the May/June exchange, please let me know.

Jan/Feb Recipe Exchange Roundup

Thank you to all the gals who participated! Below is a list of the recipes and links to the blog or nest post.

If your submission is missing, please e-mail your link to wc.recipeexchange at yahoo.com. I'll update this post with your information. So far there are 3 recipes missing out of the 24 submitted.

Minestrone Soup
http://mybakingheart.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/my-first-wc-recipe-exchange-its-minestrone-by-the-way/

Apple, Leek, and Butternut Squash Gratin
http://itsmelissaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/02/apple-leek-and-butternut-squash-gratin.html

Chicken Fingers with Ranch Dip and Seasoned Fries
http://erinslifeinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/02/chicken-fingers-with-ranch-dip-and.html

Chicken Stroganoff
http://sandkr.blogspot.com/2008/02/chicken-stroganoff.html

Golden Winter Soup
http://onetinypinkkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/02/whats-cooking-recipe-exchange.html

Garden Vegetable Crustless Quiche
http://katorade.blogspot.com/2008/02/healthy-eating.html

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
http://culinaryinfatuation.blogspot.com/2008/02/wc-recipe-exchange-chicken-wild-rice.html

Lighter Sesame Chicken
http://josephswife.blogspot.com/2008/02/whats-cooking-janfeb-recipe-exchange.html

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers
FayeD made this, but does not have a blog. This link is to the original recipe.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_finger.html

Three Bean and Vegetable Chili
http://reservationsnotrequired.blogspot.com/2008/02/wc-recipe-exchange-three-bean-and.html

Blueberry and Lemon Tarts
http://emas-edible-experiments.blogspot.com/2008/02/wc-recipe-exchange.html

Penne w/ Sundried Tomatoes and Chicken
http://boards.thenest.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=43224850&MsdVisit=1

Applesauce and Oatmeal Muffins
http://kandicescookingcreations.blogspot.com/2008/02/wc-recipe-exchange-applesauce-oatmeal.html

Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo
http://noodlenightsandmuffinmornings.blogspot.com/2008/02/lifes-too-short-to-make-fettuccini.html

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
http://carascravings.blogspot.com/2008/02/mediterranean-stuffed-chicken.html

Mini Meatloaf Muffins
http://my-food-obsession.blogspot.com/2008/02/wc-recipe-exchange-mini-meatloaf.html

Pineapple Upside Down Cake
http://theshannonskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/02/recipe-exchange-feb-08.html

Chicken Saltimbocca
http://joyofcooking.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/wc-recipe-exchange-2/

Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Dipping Sauce
http://brooke-cookiejar.blogspot.com/2008/02/recipe-exchange-grilled-shrimp-with.html


Baked Potato Soup
MoFree made this but does not have a blog. Below is a link to the original recipe.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1654706

Almond Lace Cookies
KayteandRob posted on the nest about this but I don't have a link. Below is a link to the original recipe.
http://www.applesforhealth.com/HealthyDesserts/almlacecoo3.html

Q & A with Doril

When did you start cooking?

"Start" is a relative term. The closest I got to cooking before I went away to college was a box of Dunan Hines cookie mix with some friends. Once I was living on my own, I still wouldn't call what I cooked "real cooking." Steamed veggies, rice and a chicken breast do not a gourmet meal make. I think I really started cooking when I moved in with my then boyfriend-turned fiance-turned husband. I couldn't stand how unhealthy he ate and I was determined to try to turn that around. My next mile marker on the cooking journey was when I joined Weight Watchers last year. I realized that I could still eat all the delicious, homemade meals I wanted...I just had to fiddle with some of the ingredients and watch the portions size. Thats when things really took off and i haven't looked back!

Who inspires you?

If you go to the first post in my blog, I talk about my mom. Her and my dad raised my brother and I right in learning early on that square meals (protein, veggie, starch) and salads and fruit are good to eat, not just good for you. There is a rarely a time when my mom cooks something that isn't outstanding and she never uses ingredients like sugar or salt.

If you could have lessons from one chef, who would it be?

As unhealthy as her meals are, I'd love to spend a day with Ina Garten in her kitchen. We would pick herbs and veggies from her garden, melt butter by the pound, go visit out local fishmonger, and sip wine at the end of the day by the ocean....it would be a great day.

Favorite thing to cook/bake? Etc.

Anything Italian. Lasagna, anything parmagiana, pizza, chicken.

What's one fear you have in the kitchen?

I don't really have any fears right now, just disinterests like homemade cake. I'd su much rather buy a box mix and call it a day. My big fear used to be yeast. I tackled it recently and it wasn't as scary as I thought it would be but my recipes weren't exactly 100% successful either. I'm not running back to try them again.

Feature Blog of The Week

Doril at Foodie Fasionista

Cara choose Dorils blog because she has great recipes, and I admire her dedication towards a healthy lifestyle. I also really like her layout and pictures, I can really see the effort she is putting into what she shares with us.

Check out all Dorils great recipes

Jan/Feb Recipe Exchange

Time for the Jan/Feb WC Recipe Exchange! This rounds theme is Healthy Recipes. For this round you can choose any category - breakfast, appetizer, soup, etc. And don't worry about what others define as healthy; go by your definition.

What to do:
1) Pick a healthy recipe that you enjoy.
2) Submit the recipe to wc.recipeexchange at yahoo.com. Submission deadline is Friday, 25 January.
3) Make the recipe!
4) Post the recipe, review, and pictures (if you can) to your blog or in a post. The deadline to make your recipe is Sunday, February 17th.
5) E-mail the WC Recipe Exchange with a link to the blog entry or post so we can keep track of the entries.

Rules:
1) Include your nestie name, any food allergies, any dietary restrictions, and dislikes.
2) Please make the title of the e-mail the name of the recipe. For example, Subject: Cinnamon-Apple Wheat Pancakes.
3) If you use a recipe from someone else, a book, magazine, or on-line, be sure to cite your source.
4) If a previously submitted recipe was not made, you can re-submit the same recipe.
5) A list will be kept of who has and has not made their recipe.

This rounds coordinator is FayeD. Please e-mail the recipe exchange account if you have questions. She unfortunately cannot check the account from work but will check in the evenings. If you need an answer faster please try paging her on the WC board.

Happy cooking!