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Burgers

Blue Cheese (or Feta) Turkey Burgers

Three simple ingredients make THE BEST turkey burgers. They’re tender, flavorful, and not the least bit dry, whether cooked on the grill or stovetop. The easy recipe quickly became a regular at our house, and I’m guessing it will become a favorite in your home too! After reviewing an impressive new cookbook authored by teen…

Desserts, Frozen, Pies

Easy Mud Pie

This easy, make-ahead recipe is sure to become a favorite for casual entertaining and special occasions. The quick, no-bake homemade crust adds something special (and allows for a gluten-free option) but a store-bought cookie crust works well, too. After a recent swim, I overheard a mother attempting to prepare her young daughter for a nap…

Main Dishes

Slow Roasted Salmon

This need-to-know technique assures perfectly cooked, tender salmon every single time-and you can apply the method to other favorite salmon recipes.🐟     In my early days of cooking salmon, I often broiled it. The method is quick, and a little crispy char is delightful. I quickly learned, however, that there’s a fine line between…

Breakfast, Snacks

PB&J Breakfast Bars

Healthy, filling and easy to make, Rachael Ray herself thinks these tasty bars are a total win! Convenient for grab-and-go breakfasts and anytime snacking.   As if a compliment by Rachael Ray isn’t cool enough, the following recipe comes from a cookbook I recently reviewed call The Teen Kitchen -and Amazon just named it one of the best cookbooks…

Main Dishes

Oven Baked BBQ Ribs

Melt-in-your mouth ribs with crispy edges are a breeze to prepare with this easy recipe. No need to tend the grill for hours and perfect any time of year!   Have you ever received a recipe from a trusted source, proceeded to tuck it safely into your recipe box where, despite the best of intentions, it…

Salads, Side Dishes

Favorite Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

A luxuriously creamy (yet healthy!) sweet-tart dressing makes this seasonal salad a standout. A hearty portion is delightfully satisfying in its own right, and when paired with a protein of choice, offers an easy weeknight meal that’s 100% worthy of company.🍓     After devouring a truly spectacular salad at a local restaurant last spring,…

Condiments, Dressings, Salads

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Fresh strawberries and a short list of pantry staples are all that’s needed for a dressing that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! 🍓 Longer, warmer days mean one thing: strawberry season is coming soon. Before long, we’ll be savoring the sweet, red, juicy gems in  Mom’s Classic Shortcake  (or a healthy gluten-free alternative) jams, sauces…

Pastas

Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausage 

Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide added convenience at dinnertime-and for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind.     When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…

How much protein is enough?

Protein. So often we hear that we need more of it. And then sometimes we’re told that we get plenty and need not worry. So what’s the right answer, and how do we determine the necessary amount for our bodies?   Many of us have read mixed information and have questions. So for today’s post, I consulted…

Breakfast, Snacks

Spring & Summer Avocado Toast

Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado toast more…a simple twist makes this protein-rich meal refreshingly delicious-and extra easy.   Easy is good, right? Many of the meals I regularly prepare and enjoy in my kitchen involve simple assembly more than outright cooking. Recipes also have a way of evolving over time. Such is…

Breakfast

Banana Bread Pancakes (or Waffles)

A wholesome, naturally gluten-free version of the perennial favorite quick bread, these light and fluffy pancakes incorporate heart-healthy oat flour (or oats) and can be prepared as waffles, too.      Sometimes we just need a stick-to-our-ribs breakfast – and, happily, we can have it in a deliciously wholesome way! The first banana bread I…

Soups and Stews

Aunt Peggy’s Turkey Chili

Quick, easy, and super satisfying, this flavorful chili is a go-to on busy nights and reheats beautifully.   This recipe is quick and easy chili at its best. It may not be the nuanced, chili cook-off entry that’s layered with a variety of peppers and boasts hints of cocoa and coffee-but it’s family friendly and…

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