This easy quinoa salad was the brain child of my darling daughter who was craving something nutritious and delicious for lunch; after-all, it's June and both school and bag lunches are completely over-rated by now! This hearty grain bowl type salad tastes great served over your favorite salad greens and even better when topped with … Continue reading Easy Quinoa Salad
Can't go wrong with this salad! It's filling, fresh, flavorful and makes a great side dish. Tonight I served it alongside kababs and tomorrow it will make a great leftover lunch. It feeds a crowd so consider taking it to your next bbq or block party! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 8 4 cups low sodium chicken … Continue reading Mediterranean Orzo Salad
So here it is... the recipe 86% of my Instagram Story followers asked me to post, lol! Love these salad jars because they make lunch quick and easy all week long; just grab and go! If you like the peanutty flavor combo of Chinese restaurant Cold Noodle, you'll love this salad jar version with added fresh veggies … Continue reading Cold Noodle Salad Jars
I recently served this dish at a baby shower brunch that I catered and it got rave reviews and several recipe requests! I can't take credit for the original recipe, however I did make a few tweaks to make it my own. It's best prepared the day before and served at room temperature*. The fennel … Continue reading Pastrami Spiced Salmon
Craving a greasy fast food burger but trying to stick to those New Year's Resolutions you just made to eat healthy? Give this Big Mac Bowl a try and satisfy your itch! It's easy, low carb and tastes just like the real deal!! Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup onion, diced … Continue reading Deconstructed Big Mac Salad Bowl
Jump right in, the chowder is warm, lol! Not exactly a New Year's Resolution-type recipe featuring copious amounts of detoxifying veggies and no sodium... however, I used light cream instead of half and half and added chopped celery which the original recipe didn't call for. It may not be the healthiest meal choice but it … Continue reading New England Style Clam Chowdah
Now that's a mouthful! This recipe is a staple 'round these parts because it takes just minutes to assemble, practically cooks itself, and satisfies bellies with its hearty southwestern flavor. I get a little help from a store bought spice packet but I ratchet things up a notch by adding additional spice, liquid smoke and … Continue reading Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Turkey Veggie Chili
Sometimes I find it difficult to cook on Monday nights... just because it's Monday, after all!? But this easy Minestrone soup comes together quickly, feeds a small crowd and will leave you not only full but proud of how you started off your week of suppers! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 4 cups low sodium … Continue reading Monday Minestrone
Left with a yellow squash, a zucchini and a pre-made pie crust... a quiche is born! Ingredients: Serves 8 1 pre-mde pie crust 1 large yellow squash, sliced thin (approx. 1/8" thick) 1 large zucchini, sliced thin (same as above) 8 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus extra 1/2 tsp fresh black … Continue reading Summer Squash Quiche
I cannot take credit for the catchy name or the tasty combination of ingredients; I know quite a few home cooks who have their own version of this recipe on file! However, I can tell you how I make it as well as list a few unique ways to repurpose your leftovers! Ingredients: Serves 10 … Continue reading Texas Caviar
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