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Summer Sauté

In the warmer months, many of the green vegetables are so tender, they need only a quick sauté to bring out their best flavor.  I love this combination and will often keep it simple, sautéing in olive oil with a bit of salt and pepper.  In a few extra minutes and with minimal ingredients, however,…

Vegan Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

Choose among three cooking options when preparing this deliciously hearty, plant-based soup that satisfies even the most diehard meat eaters. The big yield is perfect for meal prep and tastes great all week long. Chickpea or garbanzo bean? Whatever you call these protein- and fiber-packed little orbs, they form the foundation of a deliciously hearty…

Greek Village Salad

Greek Village Salad is a rustic combination of garden vegetables, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives–but no lettuce. The basic ingredients are tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette that will transport you to Greece…or at least make you feel like you’re in an authentic Greek restaurant! There’s something quite special about a salad that nails authentic Greek…

Easy Grilled Sausage, Pepper & Corn Dinner (or swap potatoes for corn!)

This fun, family-style meal captures the essence of summer and can be customized to taste. It’s quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights and casual entertaining.   Over time, I think we’ve pretty much agreed on this: one can never have too many delicious recipes that are quick, easy and well-rounded! This all-in-one meal is…

Matcha Smoothie

A deliciously filling meal replacement that’s loaded with superfoods and quality protein-plus it’s perfectly sweet but the sugars are kept in check. You don’t need to like matcha to love this smoothie! 💚     You may THINK you’re not a matcha fan, or perhaps you’ve never tried it. (But stay with me!) This vibrantly green smoothie…

How much protein is enough?

Protein. So often we hear that we need more of it. And then sometimes we’re told that we get plenty and need not worry. So what’s the right answer, and how do we determine the necessary amount for our bodies?   Many of us have read mixed information and have questions. So for today’s post, I consulted…

Fruitcake Quick Bread

Finally…a fruitcake you’ll want to eat! This quick and easy batter bread is packed with fruit and nuts but unlike traditional fruitcake is lighter, less sweet, and more mildly spiced.       A name isn’t just a name. It’s an identity, and with that, it conjures up feelings and memories.  In some cases, it also carries baggage. …

Slow Roasted Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

With their concentrated savory-sweet flavor, these little bites will transform many a meal, and I’ve included a list of ways we enjoy them. A great way to make use of a bounty of cherry and grape tomatoes, the roasted tomatoes can even be frozen for later use.   If you told me that someone secretly…

Dinner (and leftovers) out of one 3-ingredient marinade

Minimal ingredients come together with flavor-packed ease in this wholesome, all-in-one meal that can be customized to taste. Effortless summer cooking at its best!    So, I did what I have been strictly avoiding for a very long time. I cooked on live TV.   The thought of preparing something delicious in two to three…

Lucky Cake (or Peanut Butter Chip Cake) with Foolproof Peanut Butter Frosting

A secret ingredient (that no one will guess) makes this cake delicious AND lucky…and who couldn’t use more luck in the New Year?   Would you keep reading if I told you that there’s sauerkraut in this cake? When I see a recipe with an oddball ingredient or an offbeat method of preparation, I’m often…

Grilling Recipe Roundup

For some, grilling is a year-round activity.  For others, the first signs of warm weather mean a return to the aroma of charcoal and those unparalleled, smoky flavors. Although we occasionally grill throughout the winter months, nothing makes me happier than firing up the grill when it’s warm enough to enjoy a leisurely meal on…

Easiest Marinated Grilled Veggies

Equal parts of 3 basic ingredients create a flavorful marinade that can be used in so many ways. So easy you can memorize it! These colorful grilled veggies are a regular here. Alongside the classic grilled steak, barbecued chicken, pork or seafood, they are truly the only side you need…and as easy as they are flavorful…

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