Asparagus & Chicken Salad With Sesame Ginger Dressing

This light yet filling spin on the typical chicken salad includes a hearty dose of vegetables and a versatile vinaigrette instead of mayo. Elegant and easy with prep-ahead options.    Warm evenings make cool dinners especially appealing. Of course, healthy salads are often relegated to the supporting role of light side dish instead of starring…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore (with slow cooker option)

Tender, flavorful chicken and lots of healthy veggies are the hallmark of this easy meal that can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Leftover sauce can be enjoyed like a favorite marinara.  Chicken Cacciatore is a classic. Also known as Hunter’s Stew (“cacciatore” means “hunter” in Italian), there are many different interpretations of the meal. The…

One Pan Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice

This all-in-one meal is a weeknight favorite that’s loaded with filling protein, satisfying carbs, healthy vegetables and lots of great flavor. Authentic arroz con pollo requires patience. Enter the following shortcut chicken and rice recipe that delivers great flavor in a fraction of the time. Quick, one pot meals can be a welcome relief at…

Leftover Pasta Frittata

This speedy dish is the perfect way to stretch leftover pasta into a fun new meal-and the recipe works with spaghetti squash, too!     On the heels of our recent recipes for quick classic marina sauce and Parmesan garlic bread, a recipe that makes good use of leftovers seemed fitting. Who doesn’t love leftover spaghetti?…

Quick Classic Marinara Sauce

The long-simmered flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s classic marinara sauce can be yours in short order thanks to a brief list of key ingredients and one easy method!   A great tasting marinara sauce is often associated with a long simmer on the stovetop. Many sauce recipes also require a lengthy list of ingredients to…

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

This easy meal has just four main ingredients and is hearty, healthy and adaptable. Built-in portion control is an added bonus!    Navigating the road to delicious, well-balanced nutrition can seem like an endless mission riddled with potholes and obstacles. So today’s nourishing recipe is paired with wisdom from a special guest, Nutritionist and Food Freedom expert,…

Healthy Egg & Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast sandwiches are often high in carbs and fat, but with a few easy swaps they can be a healthy and totally satisfying start to the day.   🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚   I’m not one to keep a firm count of calories, carbs, protein and other nutritional stats. But I’ve learned a general sense of what most…

Maryland Crab Cakes

Crisp edges with no fryer? Prep-ahead convenience AND classic crab cake flavor? This recipe covers all those bases with ease, making it ideal for entertaining yet easy enough for a special meal on a busy weeknight.   We have some die-hard crab fans in our family.  The perfect summer evening could very well involve sitting out…

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