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Stretch-a-Can-of-Tuna Salad

Loaded with filling protein and fiber-rich veggies, this remake on the classic recipe is economical, nutritious, and completely delicious! Cabbage and tuna may not seem like kindred spirits, but when mixed together in a simple salad, the results are decidedly delicious. ย What’s more, every crisp forkful delivers filling protein, nutrient-rich veggies, and satisfying flavor. ย What’s…

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

The warm, spiced flavors of the classic muffin find their way into a satisfying baked oatmeal for a nourishing, make-ahead way to start your day!   In October of 2015, Kim asked via email if I happened to have a recipe for morning glory baked oatmeal. Kim mentioned that her brother had purchased something similar…

A-Plus Swiss Steak

A saucy, slow cooker favorite that’s delicious over pasta, polenta, potatoes, or with a crusty roll for mopping up every last drop. And don’t miss the quick and easy way to transform leftovers into a new meal!   Ratios, conversions, measuring, multiplying: thereโ€™s a lot of math in cooking. Every so often, I even use…

Overnight Oats Breakfast Cookie

This unconventional recipe is essentially overnight oats in cookie form and can be adapted to create different flavors and add protein and various mix-ins. If you’re a fan of overnight oats like I am, chances are good you’re going to fall in love with this clever spin on the traditional method of preparation. ย I cannot…

Denver Mug Omelet

  This super-speedy, protein-rich meal can be customized to taste and enjoyed any time of day!   A few days before my older son John was heading off to college and we were checking off the remaining items on his packing list, my laptop started acting finicky. He still needed a new pair of sneakers…

Basic Kale Salad with Options

“Eat more vegetables” is frequently heard advice, and green, leafy varieties are usually ranked at the tippy top of the good-for-you list.  Getting the recommended daily servings, however, tends to be far easier said than done, so I have a few tricks to help me get there. Adding a cup of baby spinach to any…

Christineโ€™s Eggplant Supper Soup

Even those who don’t like eggplant seem to love this hearty, wholesome soup! A flavorful balance of filling protein and colorful, fiber-rich veggies means a bowlful will satisfy as a complete meal–and it’s economical too. My friend Danโ€™s two favorite foods are eggplant and grapefruit.  When I started the Fountain Avenue Kitchen in 2012, he…

Elisabeth’s Granola Bark

Granola bark is a cross between a thin, crunchy granola bar and those big clusters of loose granola that everyone digs for. Lightly sweet, it’s loaded with healthy whole grains and protein-rich nuts and seeds.   School is back in session, so the lunch-packing factory is once again open for business.  Given the amount of…

Salsa Chicken

Quick and easy to make. Short list of ingredients. Tastes great. This flexible meal is destined to become a family favorite! While perusing the magazines at an airport newsstand several months ago, I spied one with a title indicating that all of the recipes had five ingredients or less and could be prepared in 15…

KitchenAid Giveaway

I splurged on a KitchenAid mixer over 15 years ago, and though I still use a handheld beater on occasion, Iโ€™ve never regretted the purchase. (Itโ€™s still going strong, even after I knocked the whole thing on the floorโ€ฆwhile mixing, no less!) A good stand mixer is an investment though, so I was delighted to…

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Basil

Prep these tasty bites in advance for an appetizer or entree that’s equal parts easy and delicious โ€“ with just three main ingredients!   If you ask a group of children what their favorite season is, youโ€™ll likely hear a chorus of โ€œSummer!โ€ amidst a few shrieks of โ€œWinter!โ€ No school and frequent dips in the pool…

Fresh Peach Cake

A simple summer dessert to return to again and again, then you can vary the fruit in the rustic cake once peach season has ended. My enthusiasm for fall apples knows no bounds and I hold no grudges against pumpkin spice everything.  But just because schools are back in session doesn’t mean we have to…

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