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Baked Tacos

This clever approach to tacos offers a fun twist on an old favorite thatโ€™s perfect for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, and game day. Plus you can serve everyone at once!   Taco Tuesday is about to get easier, healthier โ€“ and quite possibly a little tastier! Taco night was a big deal when I was…

Lentil Salad for all Seasons

Light yet filling and endlessly adaptable, this protein-rich lentil salad will delight plant-based eaters and meat lovers alike!   As summer fades and we trade flip-flops for fleece jackets, the items on our weekly grocery list begin to change too. During these waning days of summer, I try to resist the pull of hearty stews…

Sazรณn Grilled Chicken

Who doesnโ€™t love a new way to use an old standby? Though sazรณn is traditionally used in Latin chicken and rice dishes, using this little spice packet as a rub for grilled chicken is a fast way to make a memorable meal. For those who feel inclined, my homemade sazรณn recipe can be mixed up…

Avocado Tomato Salsa

Keep this super simple salsa recipe in your back pocket all year round to add flavor and flare to chicken, fish, beans, salads, eggs, and in place of guacamole in your favorite south-of-the-border fare. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, too!   My family always enjoys something saucy on grilled meats, and the following…

Homemade Sazรณn Seasoning

Homemade Sazรณn Seasoning is an easy-to-make alternative to the store-bought packets that eliminates MSG and lets you control the salt. Ideal for homemade chicken & rice, a variety of Latin dishes, and as a dry spice rub.     Maria is a faithful and utterly delightful employee at my longtime gym, and over the years…

Low Carb Mock Potato Salad

A delicious alternative to traditional potato salad, mock potato salad is a perfect accompaniment to burgers, grilled chicken, steak, and pulled pork and offers advance prep convenience. No amount of Momโ€™s savory brown butter sauce could save the day when steamed cauliflower appeared on my childhood dinner plate.  But even though I once wrote it…

Zucchini Noodles Made Easy

This simplified method of creating zucchini noodles yields wide ribbons that require nothing more than a quick sear and a sprinkle of salt and pepper โ€“ yet they serve as a fine foundation for a plethora of other toppings too. Whatโ€™s the only month without a holiday?ย  As simple as this recent crossword puzzle clue…

Tomato & White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Healthy and endlessly adaptable Tomato & White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette comes together in a flash thanks to my favorite basil vinaigrette โ€” but your favorite pesto offers a quick fix all year round.   Sometimes, we just need a meal to come together FAST, and this fresh-tasting, protein- and veggie-rich salad does just that! When I…

Basil Vinaigrette

When we think of basil, we often think of traditional pesto. Basil Vinaigrette, however, offers a streamlined alternative that can be used in much the same way. A jar in your fridge will perk up meals all week long–and don’t miss all the easy recipe inspiration!   Easy.  Healthy. Delicious.  Ideally, those three words would accurately…

Pickle Brine Pork Chops (or Chicken) with Liquid Gold Sauce

Hold onto that pickle juice! Crazy as it may seem, the components will tenderize and flavor pork chops and chicken with no โ€œpickle-yโ€ taste. A sunshiny sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor with minimal effort.    People often ask me how I come up with all the recipes I share in the newspaper and…

No-Churn Kahlua Chip Ice Cream

No-Churn Kahlua Chip Ice Cream is fun to make and oh so delicious to eatโ€”and no fancy ice cream maker is required!   It all began with 5-Ingredient No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream waaaay back in the summer of 2015.  At the time, I made a note to share some of the other no-churn ice cream flavors…

Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn

Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights.  Light and healthy too!   Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…

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