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
An Instagram follower (you know who you are;) asked me to post this recipe, so here it is! It's the perfect homage to summer!! Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - 4 4 cups torn kale, ribs removed (I use organic red leaf) juice from half a lemon 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp olive oil fresh … Continue reading Kale and Berries Salad
I love this salad! Mostly because it's so versatile (see substitutions) but also because it's a delicious crowd pleaser and can be made ahead. It's the perfect side dish or can serve as a main if you add protein. So get to it and come up with your own flavor combo and let me know … Continue reading Mediterranean Farro Salad
This deliciously refreshing and filling salad is perfect for a weeknight when prep time is limited! The veggies roast up in under 20 minutes and if you have the farro and grilled chicken on hand already, from start to finish you can be enjoying this healthy and hearty dish in 30 minutes or less! On the … Continue reading Farro Salad with Roasted Veggies and Grilled Chicken
The added apple and cayenne pepper elevate the flavor and add a kick to this simple butternut squash soup! It's the perfect weeknight supper, paired with salad or sammies! Start to finish, you can have it on the table in 40 minutes with only 10 minutes of active prep! Ingredients: Feeds 4-6 2 tbsp butter 1 … Continue reading Best Butternut Squash Soup
After watching an episode of Rachel Ray in a doctor's waiting room, I was inspired to create my own version of her Mediterranean Chicken Salad which uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise as the binding ingredient. This chicken salad is light on calories but full on flavor; a few that might even surprise you! Lighten up and go … Continue reading Lighten Up, Chicken Salad
Took a chance on making this pizza for the first time on St. Patty's Day! Luckily, we were blown away by how tasty it was! Almost everyone in attendance ranked it as their "favorite" food of the party! It may sound like a weird combo of ingredients for a pizza but it is oh, so good!!! … Continue reading Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potato Pizza!?!
I woke up this morning to snow falling yet again... and the first thing I thought of was French Onion Soup!? This is how my foodie mind works lol; the colder the weather, the greater my cravings for comfort foods like this rich, cheesy and flavorful classic! Ingredients: 6 bowls of soup 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 … Continue reading Fabulous French Onion Soup
I am literally in the process of making a crock pot full of this soup for my kids to bring to youth group tonight! It's so easy to make and never disappoints, especially if you are a loaded baked potato fan! I actually added riced broccoli to the original recipe the first time I made it … Continue reading Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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