betsy, Author at Betsylife

Tapatio Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sub

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs coming at you from Northern Minnesota! No, we’re not actually having this for dinner tonight, but I hope many of you will consider it while tuning […]…
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Shrimp and Sweet Potato Hash

Another week, another empty fridge, another opportunity to make something out of random odds and ends. This week’s creation is shrimp and sweet potato hash. A long stretch of traveling […]…
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Southwestern Potato Salad

Just a quick pop in today to share this southwestern potato salad I made for ladies pool day last weekend. The heat has zapped my inspiration lately, so I haven’t […]…
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White Bean and Spinach Tacos

White Bean and Spinach Tacos are a healthy, vegetarian option for meatless Monday or hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on an oven. Pizza and Beer and […]…
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Mexican Turkey Sliders

On this edition of what to make with random freezer items I’m featuring these Mexican Turkey Sliders! I was home for 3 whole days between trips the last couple of […]…
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Baked Raspberry Oatmeal

I had never tried baked oatmeal until I made this raspberry version. Once again, I was up to my old tricks of shopping avoidance, and trying to make something to […]…
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Vegetable and Quinoa Quiche

After a weekend in the deep fried south, a little detox is always necessary, so I threw together this light and tasty vegetable and quinoa quiche. Ok, that’s only half […]…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bundt Cake

Best birthday cake ever? Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bundt Cake, for sure! With 2 cake batters and 2 ganaches (hello, peanut butter ganache!), you’ll find yourself in sweet chocolate heaven. Pure chocolate and peanut butter indulgence!…
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Happy Birthday Olive!

No longer do I have a puppy. My sweet Olive turns one today! Although she can still be extremely maddening at times, watching Olive grow has been wonderful and gratifying. […]…
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Super Spicy Sriracha Ribs

I made these Sriracha glazed ribs to accompany the quinoa “fried rice” I posted about yesterday. Little did I know they would turn out SUPER spicy. Even The Hubs, who […]…
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Quinoa “Fried Rice”

I’ve become a bit of a quinoa junkie. Never a big carb eater, I’ve found quinoa to be a perfect solution for me. It’s protein-ful, satisfying, and pretty much the […]…
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Pretzel Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Pretzel bread=life changing. I’m not a big bread or sandwich eater in general but I cannot stop snacking on this to-die-for loaf of pretzel bread I made recently. The Hubs […]…
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Brunch: A Betsylife Video

I’m thrilled to be able to share with you the latest installment in Betsylife video! My awesome friend Alex and I teamed up once again to bring you a riveting […]…
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Classic Blueberry Pie

Blueberry pie is my quintessential summer food. As a kid, I spent every summer of my life on a remote island in northern Minnesota. Blueberries grow wild there, and our […]…
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Piña Colada Cream Puffs

If you’re wondering what exactly a piña colada cream puff is, I will explain. It’s a coconut flavored pastry shell filled with light pineapple cream filling and topped with melted […]…
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Spicy Chorizo Meatloaf

Chorizo is a staple in Mexico and meatloaf is a classic American dinner. Since I live pretty much on the border of the two countries, I figured why not combine […]…
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