Heather's Dish

Heather's Dish

On Idols (even the “good” ones)

You guys, my heart is so heavy as I write this.  Thankfully not because of a loss or some kind of sadness like that, but because I just realized that, yet again, I have been worshiping something other than God.  Something that is good and beautiful, something that I am called to love and serve, something that fills all of my days with joy and laughter and happiness.   That is, someONE.   The other day I was sitting in the first gathering of moms at a huge Bible study our ... continue reading...

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#AWBU – My Favorite Blogging Conference Yet!

I'll admit it, I haven't been to a ton of blogging conferences.  99% of the time it's the cost - while I am so blessed to stay home with our son, it doesn't leave a lot of extra wiggle room in the budget to pay conference fees + travel/food for all of the incredible events I would love to go to.  Thankfully this year Great Day Farms sponsored me so that I could attend the Arkansas Women Bloggers Conference at Ferncliff Camp.  And you guys?  I really cannot express how much fun I had! First of ... continue reading...

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Cheesy Broccoli and Brown Rice Casserole

Y'all, can I just tell you about how I wish I had a melty blanket of cheese to sleep under every night so that I could wake up and eat through it for breakfast every morning?   Weird, right?   Welcome to the brain of a food blogger. Totally normal over here!   But really though, anything that is covered by a blanket of cheddar cheese pretty much automatically wins in my book, and I think that if we're all being honest with ourselves we'd all ... continue reading...

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How to Make a Kale Smoothie That Doesn’t Taste Like Dirt (Strawberry Pineapple Kale Smoothie)

Even though this post's title is, ahem, slightly derogatory in nature towards the flavor of kale, rest assured that kale is actually, really, truly honestly something that I like to eat.  I love it sauteed with a little garlic and olive oil.  Toast it off in the oven for some yummy kale chips.  Toss it in any great chili or stew for extra veggie power - I get it.  Kale is awesome, and I definitely am a kale lover, but I can't say that I've ever been a fan of it in smoothies.   Cause ... continue reading...

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Asian-Inspired Chopped Salad with Ginger Shrimp

    True story: I'm usually about 97% terrified to make Asian food. I love the stuff: the umami of it all, the heat, the sweet, the crunchy veggies and perfectly cooked meat. The rice and the sesame and the chiles. It is JUST SO GOOD! And yet it terrifies to me to make it! Why is this? No clue, other than I've probably had one too many tries that have failed, with too much ginger or too much soy or something. There are really only so many fails I can take until I give up and ... continue reading...


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How to Caramelize Onions in Less Than 30 Minutes (without losing your mind)

So remember that time that I told you guys I smelled like a burrito - quite literally - when I met my husband for the first time?   Because I totally did.  I was a smelly, cranky mess that night - thank goodness the Lord has bigger plans than my own sassy attitude and finds ways to make them happen.  I'm pretty sure any other man would have removed himself from my presence as quickly as possible, but Nate pursued me nonetheless!   Ladies, this is the true test of a man.  ... continue reading...

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That Time I Was on TV + 12 More Days to Vote + GIVEAWAY

Comments on this post are now closed and the winner has been notified. Thank you! So check out my TV appearance guys!  I was totally nervous PLUS I had this terrible cough that I sucked down cough drops for beforehand to keep from embarrassing myself too badly on air!  Maybe that's why I said the wrong voting dates?  Who knows... Anyway... Alright y'all, there are only 12 days left in the State of Great Taste voting!  As a quick refresher, the State of Great Taste contest is between 10 ... continue reading...


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Roasted Tomato Ravioli

Some of my fondest memories of childhood are the very specific things that we would eat for different occasions around our house.   It was lentil soup and grilled cheese for lunch after a long day of playing at the park in chilly Fall weather.   It was the candy bars that my dad would leave me and my sister on the nights that he had to teach night class at the university, always signed "From the Tummy Tickler."   The homemade mac and cheese or corned beef hash ... continue reading...

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