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Condiments, Pastas, Sauces

Basic Marinara

Years ago, I was inspired by a recipe in Cooking Light magazine that offered a basic marinara sauce and suggestions on how to use the sauce well beyond spaghetti. I absolutely love a recipe I can stretch into several meals, and I often cook that way. Many nights I wouldn’t get dinner on the table…

Pizzas

Sausage, Pepper and 2-Cheese Pizza

One cup of Saturday’s Basic Marinara Sauce, some colorful veggies, and a little sausage make for tasty pizza toppings. A store-bought whole wheat thin crust makes for dinner in a flash. Why take out when you can have this? Hint #1: I like to put the toppings directly on the sauce then sprinkle the cheese…

Salads

Crispy Prosciutto Topped Salad with 2-Ingredient Dressing

This salad dressing sounds a little crazy.  Yet the strange combination of two basic ingredients really works, providing a sweet/tangy edge to a simple mixture of fresh greens. A few well chosen add-ins really make this salad shine. Everything can be prepped ahead and tossed at the very last minute.  Perfect paired with a protein…

Casseroles, Pastas

Baked Fusilli with Asiago

The genius factor with this recipe is that the ground turkey need not be cooked before mixing it with the remaining ingredients…and the end result is divine! This is the last (for the time being, anyway) in my string of recipes using Basic Marinara Sauce. The following baked pasta dish is unique in that the meat…

Pizzas

Broccoli and Prosciutto 3-Cheese Personal Pizza

This pizza tastes as terrific as it looks and you just might be fooled at how easy it is! We are big fans of grilled pizza with homemade dough, but shortcuts can also produce amazing results. Start with a whole wheat pita, some leftover broccoli, and a few items from the deli counter and you…

Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothies, Snacks

Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie

When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie.  This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall:  When I make baked apples, I blend…

Main Dishes, Salsas

Baked Tilapia with Black Bean Salsa

After pizza and birthday cake yesterday…and, oh yes, a doughnut for breakfast!…Baked Tilapia with Black Bean Salsa hit the spot. Full of flavor, satisfying yet light, and packed with nutrients…this is a perfect dinner to put on your regular rotation. The prep-ahead salsa is simple and makes enough to be used in other delicious ways…

Candies, Desserts, Snacks

M&M Pretzel Bark

With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy!     I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…

Breakfast, Side Dishes

Baked Egg in a Potato

Sadie, Silvia, Polly, and Peppy are our backyard chickens, and they keep us well supplied with fresh eggs! I am always dreaming up creative ways to use the eggs, and I recently saw a picture which inspired this easy dish my whole family adored. The recipe is very loose. Basically, you bake an egg in…

Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)

Tender on the inside with the traditional crumbly exterior, you’d never know these irresistible scones are made with whole grains and a modest amount of sugar. Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Scones also tend to be lower in sugar that many baked goods, yet they don’t tend…

Appetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks

Easy Baked Potato Skins

Saving the tops of the potatoes from the Baked Egg in a Potato dinner  is such an easy way to whip up these yummy treats but you can certainly make quick work of them by simply baking or microwaving a few potatoes at the last minute. While I topped ours with a sprinkle of sharp…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Desserts, Side Dishes

Healthy Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-Free Optional):

Cornbread is one of my husband’s favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a rather hefty collection of cornbread recipes–sweet, savory, with-a-jalapeno-kick, muffins, breads…the list goes on. Many of them, however, rely on butter and added fats to impart moisture, as many of the traditional recipes are inherently dry. So, I got to tinkering with…

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