Egg Recipes
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 Momโs savory brown butter sauce could save the day when steamed cauliflower appeared on my childhood dinner plate. But even though I once wrote it…
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert โ Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well! A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of todayโs…
Shakshuka with Grains & Greens
In this twist on the traditional dish, hearty whole grains and nutrient dense greens are added to the saucy eggs for a convenient, all-in-one meal that tastes great leftover too. Shakshuka sounds complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Pronounced โshahk-SHOO-kah,โ this saucy, vegetarian meal is pantry cooking at its best. I appreciate meals…
Cornell Chicken (with how-to for perfectly barbecued bone-in chicken)
Reminiscent of the classic roadside barbecue๏ผcomplete with advance prep convenience and tender, juicy meat๏ผthis chicken dinner is a real winner. For those who enjoy, Cornell Chicken can be served with a favorite BBQ sauce on the side. What does Dad cook best? After a little teasing that his grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing (when he turns down…
Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
Guaranteed to be the hit of the party, my favorite Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake includes fudge filling, chocolate crunchies, and all. Thereโs also a worthy gluten-free option for those who need itโand nobody will detect a difference! On birthdays and hot summer nights, cake and ice cream really hit the spot.ย The following…
Slow-Baked Roasted Broccoli Frittata
Creamy eggs meet caramelized veggies in this Slow-Baked Roasted Broccoli Frittata for a flavor-packed meatless meal that satisfies any time of day! When preparing a frittata, I generally lean towards adding some form of meat. A small amount of bacon, ham, or prosciutto ratchets up the flavor quite nicely. Recently, however, I’ve been returning to this…
Maple Flax Breakfast Cake
Bursting with health appeal, flavor, and convenience, Maple Flax Breakfast Cakes are a twist on a reader-favorite mug muffinโand a personal go-to breakfast that Iโve enjoyed countless times.ย Several years ago, a reader request inspired me to share a simple mug muffin that I frequently whip up to start my day. (Full disclosure: Although it’s…
Scrambled Hard Boiled Eggs
This simple preparation is perfect when you have a few boiled eggs in the fridge but are in the mood for scrambled. The unique twist adds something special! A few weeks ago, my younger son and I sat for two and a half hours in the PennDOT Driver License Center, waiting for his turn to…
Family Favorite Glazed Meatloaf
Family Favorite Glazed Meatloaf tastes great and slices perfectly! The recipe also offers prep ahead convenience and tips for a perfectly shaped loaf. Most children are discouraged from playing with their food. I learned this lesson at a young age, but as I get older, I occasionally ignore this piece of advice. Letโs face…
Mary’s African Peanut Soup
An easy, one pot meal that’s loaded with filling protein, wholesome veggies, and satisfying flavor. Leftovers improve with age and freeze well! Community cookbooks are often much more than a simple collection of recipes. Humble, homey, and frequently spiral-bound, these books use food to tell the story of a people and a place. Theyโre a…
Heart and Soul Muffins
These muffins are made with no sugar or syrups and are bursting with wholesome ingredients. A few minutes of easy meal prep will provide a week’s worth of filling, grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks. These muffins are incredibly tender, filling, lightly sweet, and exploding with good-for-you ingredients. They’re just what I, for one, need after the…
Favorite Flourless Chocolate Cake
Decadent and delicious, this flourless cake will be a special addition to any holiday table and is also a good option for those who need a gluten-free dessert. When it comes to chocolate cake, I’ve always preferred light and fluffy over rich and dense. When my husband and I married, I wanted a chocolate…
