Healthy Favorites from a Busy Kitchen
Crispy, crunchy, lightened up Coconut Shrimp that are baked, not fried – perfect for a quick dinner or to serve as a party appetizer. This is just what you need to cure a case of the winter blues. This meal was such a breath of fresh air after eating my fill of soups and stews [...]
It’s time to face the facts, most of the menu items at my favorite restaurants are calorie bombs, concealing more fat than I even want to know. And even when I conjure the inner strength to order something lighter, the portion sizes are so huge that I have trouble figuring out how much I should [...]
Each January I face the same dilemma. I want to lighten up our meals and eat healthier, but it’s still the middle of winter, which makes me crave plates piled high with warm, hearty meals. These Moroccan Meatballs solved my dilemma perfectly. And since one of my goals for the new year is to try [...]
These mini meatloaf muffins are a standard menu item around here. Why wouldn’t they be – they’re the ultimate family-friendly weeknight meal. And they freeze beautifully, so I can pull a few from the freezer and reheat them while I saute some vegetables for dinner in a flash. Making them in the muffin pan not [...]
We all have a favorite comfort food – that one food that can instantly make your day seem a little better just by showing up on your plate. Maybe in your case it’s spaghetti and meatballs, or old fashioned meatloaf and mashed potatoes. For my husband John, it’s Buffalo wings. Since he’s from the Buffalo [...]
When I’m short on time or energy, or both, my mind seems to automatically shift into stir fry mode. It’s not only quick and simple, but it’s healthy and budget friendly as well. I decided to re create one of my favorite Chinese inspired comfort foods – Chicken Chow Mein. I don’t know what it [...]
These Chicken Sloppy Joes are definitely not the most elegant meal I’ve ever made, but it may just be the easiest, and was an instant hit with the entire family. There are times when those qualities are more important than trying to impress someone with a fancy recipe. We are right smack in the middle [...]
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