Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 9, 2012, 7:14 pm
One thing I love about being self-employed is that I'm in control over my time. However, you have to be careful not to go overboard working so many long hours. After awhile, you wonder what happened to your life! So, I asked my Facebook friends and hubby if I should work four days a week, instead of...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 21, 2011, 12:31 pm
Get the Recipe >> Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes  adapted from Betty Crocker recipe  Ingredients:  2 tsp. dried herbs such as parsley 2 or 3 chives, chopped thinly 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 tbsp. EVOO 1 (3-1/2 to 4-lb.) whole roasting chicken 1-1/...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 8, 2011, 8:51 pm
I'm going vegetarian lately...well I still have to have that fish and chicken but I can definitely say that I've heightened my intake of veggies. After I dropped a little weight and my skirts aren't so tight, that gave me a boost in my attitude! So, I just feel this burst of energy and joy that I wa...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 3, 2011, 1:49 am
Thanks to Bobby Flay, I love to roast garlic. I was looking at Boy Meets Grill, one of my favorite grilling cooking shows on Food Network and he roasted some garlic. I can't even remember what he was making that day...all I could think of was how good that roasted garlic must taste like so I remembe...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 30, 2011, 2:05 pm
I've got a lot of pizza recipes on here, I counted them all and had to admit that I wasn't sure if I should post another one but oh well...eating healthy shouldn't mean I give up everything I love. Pizza is one of those meals that like salads, I can top it with anything I want and how much I want to...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 25, 2011, 7:22 pm
I love cabbage for Thanksgiving and my mom used to fix it all the time with bacon and sometimes ham hocks, occasionally she would mix it with black eyed peas. But, however I never thought about using brussels sprouts until this year. I was already cooking a big menu and I didn't want to mess with a ...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 19, 2011, 9:12 pm
Making my own soups especially in the wintertime is a favorite pasttime for me. I enjoy the aromas first off but also I get to put in exactly what I want and I can make as much as I want. The other thing is I can control the amount of salt I use. I think the only thing to be aware of it over seasoni...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 12, 2011, 2:13 am
Though I love soups, I haven't had a bowl of any kind since last winter. In Florida, it's just too hot for soup for me and I don't like cold soups at all. But this time of the year is when it's great for a bowl of comfort food cause the temps are like in 30s at night and gets up to 70ish durin...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 2, 2011, 10:38 pm
photo by cyclonebill It's a Sandwich Day! Tomatoes, Bacon, & Capers to be exact!
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Oct 16, 2011, 2:08 pm
Every few months I need a change. Call it the artist in me but I'll go take a look at all my blogs and determine if I want to change stuff. ORMG has had many looks over the years and most advertising people would warn me about changing so often because of branding. But since it's my personal blog an...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Oct 8, 2011, 10:49 am
I was thinking about how hard working my hubby is. And, also how grateful he is for just the small things in life. No matter if I cook dinner, he loves to eat it and if I'm too tired to cook, he doesn't mind fending for himself. That's one reason I love him so...no pressure to please him. Peas are w...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Oct 4, 2011, 4:12 pm
I love when I get my seasonal issues of "Greenwise" from Publix Market. It has such great info in it.  In the Fall issue, I saw this article that I thought it would be good to share. "Feel-Better Foods" is the title of the article. It talks about using natural remedies for cold symptoms. This is wh...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Sep 2, 2011, 11:47 am
Yesterday was a good day for me. I walked and walked without any pain or rashes on my legs. It's because I've lost some weight. YAY! I never mentioned this because to me it was gross, but because the problem is gone I don't feel bad writing about it. A few months ago, I couldn't walk short distances...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Aug 17, 2011, 2:16 pm
photo by rusvaplaukePumpkin Seed-Coated Lentil Patties (recipe from Easy Vegan Meals) Makes 12 patties Ingredients: 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tsp. sea salt (divided into two 1/2 teaspoons)
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Aug 5, 2011, 3:18 pm
I usually deem this day, "Fantastic Fabulous Friday", but it's been anything but that today. It seems when one problem is solved, another one takes its place. I feel like I can't breathe. I'm trying not to fill up my Facebook wall with a lot of negative news cause frankly, "who wants to hear all tha...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jul 20, 2011, 8:25 am
photo by StacyWell, it's No Words Wednesday again and I'm supposed to just post with no words but I just like breaking with tradition sometimes, especially when I have a great recipe to share! I know of at least two of my great friends that would love to make this. Mushrooms had to grow on me and I ...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jun 29, 2011, 8:59 pm
Delicious for a spread! Wonderful recipe from my friend Heather! I think even my hubby would like this! Ingredients: 2 c. marinated artichoke hearts (6.5 oz jar);    when drained, 2 x 6.5 oz jars = 1.5 cups 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. lemon zest 2 tsp. minced (presse...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jun 24, 2011, 8:41 pm
I must admit I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. I think this healthier Me stuff is really working. True I can still use more exercise and I must figure out how to fit that in. But I will say that my energy level has gone way up, I would always zone out like clockwork everyday at 2 PM. So...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jun 11, 2011, 1:04 pm
I just adore crab cakes not only for their taste, but also that they make an elegant appetizer to any table. Easy to make as well. I thought I'd thought I'd kick them up a notch and top them over poached eggs served alongside herbs and tomatoes.  To pan fry the crab cakes, I like to use a l...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jun 1, 2011, 1:04 pm
Perfect light snack with baked fries rather than frying them. A honey mustard sauce on the side is optional and a quick recipe to make it! I'm thinking this post might should be Little Words Wednesday! Ingredients: 8 oz. chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and cut into bite sized pieces ...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - May 18, 2011, 6:38 pm
Usually hubby and I don't eat a lot of pork but not because we don't like it, maybe because we just usually reach for chicken, turkey, or in my case fish. However, I do love a pork chop every once in awhile and hubby loves stuffing all year round so we combined our cravings for this dish! It doesn't...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - May 14, 2011, 5:23 pm
I've been doing good on my new....hmmm...can't call it a diet, because I think it's more of a lifestyle change in the way I eat and how much I eat. I've even been drinking a meal substitute that's all natural and contains all the vegetables and fruits nutrients and you mix with your favorite juice a...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - May 3, 2011, 3:20 am
I haven't forgotten you. I've just been so busy I can hardly see straight. I'm working on several new projects at the same time. You'll get announcements soon. It's taking a lot of my time away, but I take you everywhere I go. And over this past weekend when I had a little time on my hands in betwee...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Apr 13, 2011, 11:16 am
Not a bad idea for lunch, side dish, or healthy snack!
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Apr 6, 2011, 8:49 am
Chocolate Brownie Pie I'm feeling good in my body since starting "A Healthier Me", but I sure want this! WAAAAAAAA!!
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Apr 2, 2011, 9:57 am
So this morning I'm having my first withdrawal symptoms...I'm craving those Lil Debbie honey buns that I love so dearly. I made up my mind not to buy them or eat them for awhile. Don't believe in completely going off the soup, but I cannot eat them everyday and hope to lose weight either. Finding ou...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Mar 9, 2011, 12:00 am
An assortment of deliciousness for me and hubby!
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Mar 7, 2011, 7:11 pm
How about a slice of cranberry orange bread for breakfast? I can go for this anytime. I'd even love a glass of cranberry orange juice to go with it! :) Can be made in a bread machine too but I haven't tried that yet! Ingredients: 1 tbsp. orange zest 1/2 c. fresh orange juice 2-1/2 c. all-purpose fl...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Mar 3, 2011, 2:15 am
So, I opened up my email yesterday and saw that Tammy from Koreafornian Cooking nominated me for the Stylish Blogger award. And...be sure to check out her blog for some tasty Korean dishes! Thank you so much Tammy and what I'm supposed to do is share 7 things about me. Since, I've received foodie bl...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Feb 26, 2011, 1:36 pm
It's no secret that I love bread and eat way too much of it! LOL! If I didn't have two blogs to manage, I might actually want to start another one devoted to bread, don't give me any ideas, I just might do it!! Growing up, bread was always a part of the dinner table. It was more like what we put on ...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Feb 14, 2011, 12:00 am
Background image courtesy of "Valentine's Wallpapers for Free"
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Feb 3, 2011, 5:40 pm
I think I've been in my woman cave, at least most of January. I can't believe that I could actually walk away from blogging with absolutely no inspiration for so long, but I guess that's what happens as I get older. It seems my patience and my attention span are all getting shorter. Nevertheless, I ...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 20, 2011, 2:38 pm
What a wonderful sandwich for lunch with sauerkraut! Yum Yum!!! I'm a big sandwich lover and mosttimes I skip a lunch our away from my office. So, I don't want to eat a big meal with fork and knife. I like picking up a bite out of a sandwich while still typing away! LOL! And of course I just love my...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 11, 2011, 8:02 pm
Remember "Ordinary Soup Made Gourmet"? Well, if not...you must read the entire post about it here. But the short story is essentially, it's a soup that I put together with everything I have at the moment in my pantry or frig. I didn't have a name for this so at first I called it the "Everything Soup...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 10, 2011, 6:00 pm
Ok, so for dessert this week I was wanting something chocolate. I looked in my pantry and found the perfect thing, a box of Betty Crocker brownie mix! Only needs eggs, veggie oil, and a lot of mixing, stirring, and killing my arm and in about 30 minutes later I have brownies! The only thing differen...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 8, 2011, 8:41 pm
We're on a budget. Well...we've been on budget for what seems like forever! But this week, we're really on a budget. Our 10-year wedding anniversary is in two weeks so we're trying to save as much for it as possible to go out of town for the day. In the meantime, we have to eat so I decided that che...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Jan 1, 2011, 12:11 pm

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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 22, 2010, 2:41 pm
I know I'm a foodie blogger but sometimes I just find a photo nothing at all to do with food that I just have to post, this is one of those pics! Love the close up details!
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 18, 2010, 2:27 pm
Part of the fun of cooking is the plating. I just feel like a kid when comes to garnishing the dish! After all if the plate looks good to the eyes, chances are you'll want a taste! So here's some of my favs! Now...don't comment asking for the recipes, cause I don't have them! This post is just to i...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 16, 2010, 10:05 pm
Don't you just love fluffy pancakes with berries? I certainly do, but not everyday of course! Tomorrow, I think I will indulge myself. I'm taking the day off! No work, no nothing, but whatever my little heart desires. You have to give yourself a day like that sometimes. Too much stuff going on can b...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 11, 2010, 1:18 pm
Tonite is my church's Christmas banquet and we were all asked to bring side dishes as well as beverages and dessert. So, I decided to do a different type of sweet potato dish because it gave me the perfect chance to try out my new recipe. Last time I made this, I didn't bake it with the marshmallows...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 8, 2010, 6:10 pm
Ingredients: 1-1/2 c. apple juice 2 tbsp. butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 1 small apple, peeled, and chopped 1/2 c. dried cranberries 6 oz. chicken flavor stuffing mix (Stove Top) or turkey 1/4 c. chopped toasted pecans (optional) Preparation: Bring juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on h...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Dec 3, 2010, 9:27 pm
Don't you just love to slow cook during the winter months? There's several reasons I do: (1) since it's cold outside, I know I won't burn up in my kitchen cooking; (2) I just love to smell the food cooking all day and knowing how juicy and tender it'll be when it's done; (3) Comfort food is such a t...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 27, 2010, 8:14 am
photo courtesy of brillancy My wonderful friend from Belgium, Sophie, from Sophie's Foodiefiles tagged me to answer 10 culinary questions and some of them were easy and some were not. But, I took on the task and so here goes: 1. What is your most memorable meal that you ate in your life & why? Chic...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 25, 2010, 10:05 am
Happy Thanksgiving my friends! Well let me tell you...this Thanksgiving I wasn't sure what I would cook because our finances recently went in the wrong direction and though every year I love to cook a big course I thought I might have to skip it this year in lieu of making sure all our bills get pa...
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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 17, 2010, 3:17 pm

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Kim M. posted an article on Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet - Nov 4, 2010, 9:25 am

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