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Main Dishes

Crispy Parmesan Flounder

Simple ingredients come together in a snap in this mild but flavorful fish entree the whole family will enjoy!    I think most of us are thrilled to discover a new fast and easy recipe that tastes great, right? The following fish dish is a busy night favorite in our house. The three-ingredient topping can…

Salads, Side Dishes

Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

Recently, after reading a post about quinoa on The Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, a thoughtful friend emailed me the following recipe.  Her only comment:  “THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!” I wholeheartedly agree.  I first made this salad shortly after receiving the recipe and was delighted by the combination of flavors and how a few simple…

Breakfast

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Five minutes of prep reward you with a hearty, nourishing, grab-and-go breakfast that’s brimming with pumpkin and warm spices!   If I counted how many times I started my day with overnight no-cook oatmeal cups, well….let’s just say it would be a very big number!  I love to quickly whip up a jarful (or several)…

Who is the Biggest Giver You Know?

Recently, I took part in a giveaway with Cooking Planit and T-Fal.  It was a a treat to be able to offer my readers a chance to win a significant prize.  Plus, I was impressed not only by the product, but by the people behind the scenes.  So when Cooking Planit asked me to help…

Desserts, Snacks

Sheila’s Beet Cake

When I posted a pretty picture of fresh beets on my Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, I was amazed by the reaction.  (Click on this link to read all the wonderful comments.) I always think of beets as a love-them-or-hate-them food.  You’re either all in or all out!  Well, readers that day were in deep.…

Breakfast, Casseroles

Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal

  By now, my love of baked oatmeal has been well established.  Truth be told, I hold back some of my variations because I don’t want to over-oatmeal people.  I think the time has come, however, to release another! My sister-in-law, Melissa, is to thank for this delicious creation.  She is a nurse who leaves…

Breakfast, Snacks

Coconut Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin works as a tasty replacement for a portion of the sugar and oil in this crunchy granola, which offers just the right notes of sugar and spice!   My go-to granola recipe is such a favorite, it takes a pretty terrific option for me to stray from my old standby. But as fall rolls…

Pizzas

Polenta Crust Pizza Pie

Ok…so first thing is first!  What is the difference between polenta and cornmeal…and grits for that matter?  In case you are wondering what to buy, or whether it matters, I am including an overview below that might prove helpful. When I began the Flavor Trend Journey with Sargento Cheese and Rick Bayless last winter, Rick…

Desserts, Snacks

No Bake Butterscotch Haystacks

Three ingredients are all you need for this salty-sweet, crunchy treat that takes mere minutes to make. No baking required!   Butterscotch Haystacks are, without a doubt, my younger son’s favorite cookie. I always make them over the holidays and he frequently requests them throughout the year.  When his science class organized a nature-themed bake…

Sandwiches

Cheesy Grilled Pulled Pork (or Chicken) Sandwiches

There is nothing I love more than turning leftovers into something new and delicious. Sometimes, it enables us to get dinner on the table when we otherwise wouldn’t.  Beyond providing time savings, repurposing leftovers saves precious dollars. For this casual but yummy dinner, I started with the remains of the pulled pork barbecue I cooked…

Salads, Side Dishes

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

When I was a kid and my mom served beets, I was not a happy camper.  I can remember, however, going to a restaurant in Virginia as a newlywed and, for some reason, being inspired to order a beet salad.  That salad completely reversed my previous stance on beets and was a recipe I felt…

Condiments, Dressings, Salads

Balsamic Orange Avocado Oil Vinaigrette

Congratulations to Mary Lou Keller!  You are the winner!  If you could please email me your complete mailing address and phone number, you will receive your prize soon!   NOTE:  Chosen Foods has graciously offered to provide a 500 mL bottle of their avocado oil to one lucky reader.  For a chance to win, simply comment…

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