I've been making these meatballs for years as an alternative to the traditional Italian style beef meatball we all know and love! They are juicy, flavorful and super simple to prepare. But my favorite thing about making them is deciding what to pair them with... tonight I went with ramen noodles AND seasoned zoodles. So good, … Continue reading Asian Turkey Meatballs
This easy to make dish is versatile enough to pair with a fancy holiday meal or serve as a weeknight supper side dish! Ingredients: Feeds 6 1/2 lb bacon, sliced and chopped 2 small shallots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 pints brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tbsp whole grain dijon style mustard 1/2 … Continue reading Brussels and Bacon
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
Another snow day, another strudel! Back by popular demand, my kids asked me to make these again if they had no school today. Alas, it is the first full day of Spring and it has already snowed 3 inches with several more forecasted!?! Their wish is my command... strudel it is!!! Ingredients: Makes 2 strudels, feeds … Continue reading Easy Breakfast Strudel
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!?!
These tiny treasures were a big hit at our St. Patty's Day party yesterday! I took some time saving short cuts because I was busy making several other dishes from scratch, but none of my guests were the wiser! Do your self a favor and don't wait until next St. Patty's Day to make them! … Continue reading Mini Shepherds Pies
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
This preparation will make even the biggest grapefruit nay sayer a true believer! Ingredients: 1 ripe Ruby Red grapefruit 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp of your favorite granola Directions: Halve and segment the grapefruit. Sprinkle each half with sea salt and brown sugar. Top with granola. Broil for 3 minutes keeping … Continue reading Thank Goodness for Grapefruit
Riding out another Nor'easter in the kitchen! Starting the morning off with a simple scone recipe. Let's see if the aroma awakens the sleeping children! Ingredients: Makes 8 scones 2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 8 tbsp salted butter, frozen 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 … Continue reading Simple Snow Day Scones
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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