betsy, Author at Betsylife

Ginger Scones

For breakfast I usually do just coffee. Unlike The Hubs who wakes up so ravenous I’ve considered keeping a sandwich on his nightstand in order to avoid morning hunger related […]…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Brrrr! Anyone else feeling the winter chill these days? We may not have heaps of snow like some people (thankfully) but the temperatures in SoCal have dipped far enough to […]…
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Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash

Tuesday is farmers market day for me. Nearly every Tuesday Jen, Leila and I walk to our local farmer’s market. Some days we’re shopping for something in particular, some days […]…
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Easy Honey-Beer Chicken

This easy chicken recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. How’s everyone loving fun month so far? For me, its been great. I’ve loved reading about what everyone would make […]…
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Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde

I was talking to my friend Kelly about the Chorizo and Egg tostadas I posted about yesterday. She was pumped because “she already had everything it required minus the soyrizo”, and […]…
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Sweet and Spicy Corn Relish

I think The Hubs might be getting a tad annoyed at the number of jars in our fridge right now. We’ve got homemade mustard, tons of pickles, a jar of sweet […]…
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Salad of the week: BLTA stack

Maybe calling this a salad is stretching it a bit, or maybe not? What defines a salad anyway? This is mostly vegetables, its got vinegar on it, and its cold. […]…
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Grilled Vegetable & Fontina Cheese Pizza

When summer heat is at its peak and you don’t want to turn on the oven, fire up the grill and make this delicious and super easy Grilled Vegetable & Fontina Cheese Pizza! You’ll get your fill of nutritious veggies and the convenience of a quick pizza with a perfect grilled crust!…
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Fermented Pickles vs. Regular Pickled Pickles

As many people do this time of year, I’ve been canning up a storm in order to store all the currently available fresh produce for the winter. Ok, I’m lying. […]…
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Rolo Cookies

Lately I feel like a passenger on a speeding train. Every day seems to just fly by, and although I know I accomplish a lot, sometimes it feels like an […]…
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Lemongrass Ginger Cookies

Oh boy its good to be home. I love my family and Chicago friends, but there’s nothing like sleeping in your own bed. The outside temperature in San Diego isn’t […]…
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Strawberry Bread

I made it to Chicago! So far it hasn’t been too hot (thankfully! I’m totally a temperature wuss) , and I’ve already gotten to see some weather! My friends and […]…
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Grilled Lobster with Miso Butter

I know what you’re thinking. Fancy, right? What can I say, I’m in a good mood, so I thought I’d make a little treat for you all. Here in San […]…
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Lemony Pasta-Veggie Salad with Chicken

Let me just explain my process to you for a second. First, I read. A lot. Books, magazines, other blogs, you name it. I constantly have post-it flags and […]…
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Kale Superfood Salad With Edamame

It’s green, filling, and healthy! It’s a Kale Superfood Salad With Edamame! So whether you need an easy and nutritious weeknight meal or side dish or a quick potluck dish, this colorful superfood salad’s gotcha covered!…
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Pineapple Coconut Cookies

Aloha! No, I’m not in Hawaii although I wish I was! Just feeling tropical today with these cookies that I made. Pineapple month is winding down over at Seasonal Potluck, […]…
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