It’s hard to believe that I started this blog two years ago! When I started out, I thought my blog would be a great way to store my recipes, maybe introduce you to a recipe you may have never tried before.
I had no idea the friendships I would develop over these past two years. While my husband thinks its crazy that I call you my friends because we have never met, I consider each and every one of you my friends, and its been nice getting to know you so well!
I am still not that computer savvy, and when I picked the URL from the beginning, I picked Biz319 because Biz is my nickname and my birthday is March 19. So if someone asks me about my blog name, its kind of awkward to write out www.biz319.wordpress.com! So with the help of Jenn, my new domain name is www.mybizzykitchen.com. The old URL will just bring you to the new name, but that’s much easier to remember I think!
So much has happened these past two years!
- You’ve read the story of how Hannah came into the world
- You’ve read about how I met and married my amazing husband
- You supported us when Tony was in the hospital
- You cheered us when he came home from the hospital
- You watched the video of Hannah getting her car
- You watched Hannah graduate from high school!
- You watched my step-son Joe turn 20 – in a few weeks he’ll be 21!
- You watched my most recent family reunion in Hilton Head
And hopefully along the way maybe tried a recipe or two of mine! 😀 I thank everyone who takes time out of their day to stop by my little piece of the blog world!
So in honor of Biggest Diabetic Loser’s (BDL) Two Year Blogaversary, its time for another giveaway!
- $25 gift card to Whole Foods
- a BDL cookbook with 75 recipes, with pictures and nutritional information
- two jars of my baja fresh salsa
- two jars of pepper jelly
How to win? Simply leave me a comment telling me if you’ve tried any of my recipes, or leave a comment telling me about a favorite recipe of yours. That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on Tuesday, June September 7. (thanks for the catch Helen!)
I’ll leave you with another quick recipe. I’ve made a 30 minute bolognese before, but didn’t have all the ingredients so I modified it with what I had on hand.
20 Minute Bolognese (printer friendly version)
Makes 8 servings (252 calories, 11 fat, 5.2 carbs, 1.0 fiber, 31 protein)
This is so quick and delicious – perfect for a weeknight!
Ingredients
12 | ounces ground beef |
1/2 | cup mushrooms |
1/2 | cup carrots |
3 | ounces bacon |
14 | ounce diced tomatoes |
1 | teaspoon garlic, minced |
12 | ounces ground beef |
1 | cup whole milk |
2 | tablespoons tomato paste |
1 | pinch salt |
1 | pinch black pepper |
1 | teaspoon Italian seasoning |
Directions
- Pulse the bacon in the food processor. Heat skillet to medium heat, and cook bacon for 5 minutes, until it starts to brown.
- Add mushrooms and carrot to food process and pulse. Add to bacon, add beef and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring to break up the beef.
- Add canned tomatoes to the food processor. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients (except for tomato paste) and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste. Serve over your favorite pasta.
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Update: I am submitting this 20 minute sauce to Christina’s Friday Firsts!
And special thanks to Hannah and Tony, who have gotten used to eating the first five minutes of dinner without me while I take my pictures – thanks for supporting my hobby! 😀
Hope you have a wonderful Friday – and thanks again for stopping by! 😀
I don’t have my own blog so I turn to other people’s for joy and comfort. You don’t obsesss over calories and eat a variety of foods which I love. You are my blog food role model. I love recipes with salmon or Chilean sea bass!
Happy Blogiversary Bizzy Kitchen! Here’s to another great year! One favorite recipes? That’s tough! Greek Pastichio. Love your quick and easy bolognese!
Happy Blogaversary! Mine is coming up in October. So exciting! I have tried several of your recipes and they were all lovely! My favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Chili. My grocery store was out of ground chicken, so I improvised and used turkey. Next time I will have to hunt down some chicken because I know it will be even more fabulous! Thanks for always being a great inspiration and having awesome recipes to add to the collection!
Congrats Bizzy Kitchen!! I love, love , love your breakfast pizzas, and your chili. I’m having a get together tomorrow, and I’m making your chili. (I’m kinda glad the weather will be cool, it gives me a chance to make it! 🙂
Here’s to lots more years!!
congrats! two years, wow. i’ve loved reading daily. you amaze me with all your delicious recipes and weekly menus!! the no-rise pizza dough is my favorite. i make it too, all the time! hope you are having a great holiday weekend 🙂
Congrats! I am still looking forward to trying your recipe for baked beans at some point soon! I tell you, there are not enough meals in the day!
i haven’t tried any of your recipes but have been inspired by them, does that count?
Wow congrats on 2 years! How do I subscribe to your blog though GFC?
I found you through the Spotlight Saturday blog hop! Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Wow, two years?! Congrats & happy birthday to your blog baby! 🙂
Happy 2 years my friend! This blogging thing is very fun and I do call you all my friends too, even though we have not met (yet!) You have introduced me to the breakfast pizza- a great idea! I can’t believe we are in our last week, hours actually of 101 Days of Summer. It has been great and I have to get you my stats. Congrats on 2 years!!!!!
Happy Blogiversary Biz! 😀
2 years, good for you! I know what you mean about the “friends”. My family thinks I’m crazy too but that’s what a lot of people feel like and it’s cool!
Ok, pretty much I’d be over for breakfast any day at your house. Your breakfast pizzas and sandwiches and all of them look awesome every day! I know I’ve tried the squash mac and cheese that was awesome and I’m going to try your pizza dough next week. I was going to make it tonight but I forgot we had chicken in the frig. I suppose I could have made chicken pizza? Where was I… oh yea, pizza dough. I’ll try it out next week!
Happy two years. I’m sorry no one stopped by to comment on it, though. 🙁
Happy Blogaversary! Congrats as it takes a lot of time and commitment to go that long. Good luck in your next 20 years! 😉
I’ve always wanted to try one of your recipes(the easier ones…for me) but have always been too lazy or procrastinate. Next thing I do make is chili so will make one of your soon.
Congratulations on your anniversary. Two years, that is really awesome.
Since I am new to your blog I have not tried any of your recipes yet but after reading everyones favorites I have several that I want to try. I am always looking for new healthy recipes.
Tonight we had Mexican chicken made in the crock pot. It is a family favorite and so easy too!
congrats!!
I love all of your apples & cheese recipes and of course your chili!! Can’t wait for another year of tasty recipes!
I have not tried a recipe of yours yet although I do have a few in mind that I plan to try when I eventually get back into the kitchen more. My fave recipe spicy chickpeas with almond slivers.
Happy 2 yr blogiversary! Congrats!
Happy Blogoversary! I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing your meals with stats – I think I’m surprised just about everyday at them sometimes & seeing your sweat 🙂
I need to make your Buffalo chicken chili for my husband, I Know he would love it!
I love a lot of your recipes, but I especially love your breakfast pizza. So quick and easy!
Happy Blogiversary. I tried your baja fresh salsa( I also made it with half tomatillos) and it was great!!