Indian Roasted Vegetables over Lentils
When I need staples like toilet paper or paper towels, I make a trip to Costco, and I invariably find a few other items that weren’t on my list! Last time, I saw a bag labeled “sprouted grain trio” which was a mix of grains, including lentils, that cooks in five minutes. Grains that are…
Black Bean Spaghetti Stir Fry
Have you ever heard of black bean spaghetti? My sister-in-law noticed it last year and picked up a package for me, knowing I’d be intrigued. I had no expectations and was dubious that the kids–or even the parents!–would like it. To my surprise, it was a hit all around and everyone looks forward to this…
Mom’s Famous Taco Pie (Gluten-Free)
Simple ingredients come together in short order in this Tex-Mex dish the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights! My mom is a big fan of Mexican food and is great at devising easy recipes. She has also gotten rather adept at providing tasty gluten-free options since my dad had to give up…
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops with Pineapple Mint Salsa
We are on vacation, visiting my parents in sunny California for the kids’ spring break. It’s a real treat. Even more of a treat is getting to spend time with my mom, and we have been having some fun in the kitchen. I don’t often think about lamb chops, but my mom suggested them as…
Potato-Chive Salmon Burgers (or Sliders)
Having canned, wild salmon on hand is such an easy way to whip up a quick, healthy, affordable dinner–in this case, as salmon cakes. The addition of leftover potatoes and chives give the cakes some heft and great flavor. Remaining salmon cakes make a satisfying sandwich for lunch or another dinner the next day. To…
Perfectly Broiled Salmon with Scallion Salsa
Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to perfectly broiled, 5-minute salmon. My husband is an onion lover and has been known to eat this salsa by the spoonful. The rest of us aren’t so bold but absolutely enjoy how the salsa effortlessly elevates broiled…
Beef Vermicelli Lettuce Wraps
This dish has it all…crunchy veggies, savory protein, satisfying noodles, and a flavorful sauce which provides exceptional flavor. Of course, there’s the fun factor, too: Roll it all up in a big lettuce leaf and grab a napkin. A thin, vermicelli rice noodle is traditional in this type of recipe. Sometimes, I mix it up…
Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Wild Rice and Butternut Squash
Hearty, wholesome, and hands off, this all-in-one slow cooker meal is perfect comfort food throughout the colder months. Out of the crock pot and onto the plate. Dinner tonight was as easy as it was delicious. It had everything in it – juicy, tender turkey for filling protein, wild rice for high-quality carbs, colorful…
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…
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…
Baked Fusilli with Asiago
This is the last–for a little while, anyway–in my string of recipes using Basic Marinara Sauce. (Another delicious and easy dinner using a portion of this sauce is Sausage, Pepper and 2-Cheese Pizza.) The following baked pasta dish is unique in that the meat does not have to be sauteed prior to mixing with the pasta. The…
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…
