Simplified Life {Intro}~ Inward reality for Outward lifestyle

"God made man simple; man's complex problems are his own devising."  ~ Ecclesiastes 7:29 JB (from Celebration of Discipline, Richard J. Foster) My husband and I have had many conversations since dating and into our marriage about the value of simplicity, what it means in daily life and how to pertain that in marriage. The other night we wanted a mere simple walk, so naturally...

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Chipotle and Green Verde Chicken Tacos~ Fiesta in tortillas

When is the fiesta in our household? Tonight. Or, every night since these are so delicious. Tangy and hot chipotle sauce and green verde salsa on shredded chicken that has been broiled at the end for crispy perfection.  Cue the salsa music. Who said crock pot meals can't be gourmet? This is mouth watering goodness. You can add the chicken to tacos, or even make a burrito bowl with it....

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Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars~ For true peanut butter and chocolate fanatics!

We are preparing for our mountain to coastal road trip next week. First things first. Bake for homemade treats in the car. What to bake? Of course! I chose something chocolate, sweet and creamy. Why not add my two other baking ingredients?… oatmeal and peanut butter. I made the delicious dough into one huge cookie spread out on the pan. We now have a peanut butter, oatmeal and chocolate chip cookie...

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Creamy Fettucini with Chicken, Prosciutto and Peas~ Fresh as ever!

Sometimes you just want a ginormous bowl of pasta in front of you. White, creamy, slurp off your spoon pasta. Well, at least I do. Confession one of many.  I want to share this pasta recipe I whipped up with some extra chicken I had. This is so perfect for a week night, it was amazingly good (will make again) and it easy to put together. I have never combined prosciutto and chicken before,...

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread ~ Eat your veggies and chocolate!

I could never imagine a world without chocolate. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, melted chocolate, frozen chocolate, double chocolate, triple chocolate, quadruple chocolate, well, you get the point. For my first post, I thought it would be fitting to share one of my first simple breads I baked for my husband to nibble on during his vigorous study days. It is a rich, gooey, ooey, moist chocolate and...

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