Meals for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day
Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing
Addiction, obsessions…call them what you may. I have several of them pertaining to food, some of them more virtuous than others. Kale is one of the virtuous ones. (Most of the non-virtuous ones pertain to ice cream and chocolate, and I have much to say about them at a later date.) My family has eaten…
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…
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…
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…
