Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

Ingredients

  • Homemade “shamrock” shakes (GF)

    Last week, I took the boys to Mcdonald’s so they could try the Shamrock shake. Both of them loved it! This week I decided to make my own version. Ice cream was on sale for a pint. Can’t beat a… Continue reading

  • Power Up Green Smoothie

    During the holiday season, I participated in a group called the Healthy Elves (now Healthy Self).  I tried many new things.  One of the new things I tried was green smoothies.  I didn’t know what I was missing because they… Continue reading

  • Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad

    A week and a half ago, I posted a recipe for Buffalo Wing Hummus.  I used the hummus to make a chicken salad full of veggies and with less fat. Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad Stars of the recipe: Steps: (2… Continue reading

  • Breaded Baked Pork Chops

    I knew we would have pork chops for dinner, but I did not know how I would fix them. As I was driving home that night, a light bulb went off in my head. “Why don’t I make them like… Continue reading

  • Kale chips

    I’ve heard about these things but hadn’t tried them until yesterday. My boys won’t touch it with a 10-foot pole. My hubby was brave and tried it. It was not his thing. However, he did try it, so that’s a… Continue reading

  • Buffalo Wing Hummus

    I love hummus. I love dipping carrots or celery in it. I have never tried to make it until now. It is simple to make if you have a food processor or blender. This hummus has the flavor of buffalo… Continue reading

  • Chicken Scampi

    My family doesn’t like shrimp, so traditional shrimp scampi is a no go at my house.  So I decided to make scampi with chicken instead.  You know a meal is a winner when the hubby, the Wee One, and the… Continue reading

  • Spinach and pear salad

    This is an easy salad to serve on the side.  It’s full of flavor! Spinach and Pear Salad Stars of the recipe:  (Serves 1) Stars of the dressing: (Makes enough for 2 salads) Steps: Printable Recipe Continue reading

  • Pork (or Chicken) Stir Fry

    My husband loves Chinese food and had been craving some when I had planned to make stir fry. So he was excited when I told him that it was for dinner. Since I don’t have much time to cook dinner… Continue reading

  • Wilted Spinach

    My hubby does not like raw spinach or lettuce. He calls them rabbit food. I’ve gradually started having him actually like eating cooked spinach. This recipe is one of the ways. It’s a simple side dish and is quite tasty.… Continue reading