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Creative Cooking & Practical Tips from the Pantry (and Freezer!)
How to stock the perfect pantry (and freezer) for your own tastes and needs－and then cooking creatively from it－is easy with the following tips and ideas. (Plus lots of relevant recipes!) To say we’ve entered uncharted territory in the last week or so is an understatement for sure. We were visiting family…
Kale Pesto
This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal. What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…
A Few of my Favorite Things－March
The month may come and go like a lion or a lamb—and anything goes in between—but no matter how you feel about the temperature swings, there’s lots to love about March. From the return of Daylight Savings Time and the official start of spring, to St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness (and of course another…
Root Beer Pulled Pork Tacos with Vinegar Sauce
This pulled pork is a slight variation on my Lean and Mean Pulled Pork which has really become a favorite in our house. While I have always been a fan of tomato-based barbecue sauce, my Southern friend, Lisa, is partial to a vinegar sauce. She shared here recipe with me and it just might win…
Stuffing Waffles
Stuffing waffles are a quick way to make a fun meal out of leftover stuffing. Top with leftover turkey and gravy, a fried egg, cranberry sauce or whatever sounds good to you! Sometimes I’m not sure which I enjoy more－the big turkey dinner or the leftovers that follow! Realistically, if you’ve been working hard…
3-Ingredient Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Stir Fry
Inspired by a Trader Joe’s shortcut recipe but using ingredients anyone can find, this protein-rich, plant-based meal is a dream on a busy night. Enjoy it as is or use the recipe as a framework and customize to taste. You may have read one of my recent mentions about my older son. He’s…
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…
PB&J Breakfast Bars
Healthy, filling and easy to make, Rachael Ray herself thinks these tasty bars are a total win! Convenient for grab-and-go breakfasts and anytime snacking. As if a compliment by Rachael Ray isn’t cool enough, the following recipe comes from a cookbook I recently reviewed call The Teen Kitchen －and Amazon just named it one of the best cookbooks…
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…
A few of my favorite things － April
The Easter Bunny comes in April this year, so it seemed fitting to spend a little extra time this month on the subject of chocolate. Baskets will soon be brimming with the sweet treat－and no doubt parents will be “sharing” their children’s loot. But as far as I’m concerned, chocolate isn’t just for Easter…or Passover…
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,…
Sazón Grilled Chicken
Who doesn’t love a new way to use an old standby? Though sazón 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 sazón recipe can be mixed up…
