Confession: I like to ask for a sample of the prepared salads behind the counter at gourmet grocery stores. I rarely buy the food that I sample - it just looks so good and sometimes I do need a snack but really - I want to taste the delightful looking dish so that I can… Continue reading Chick Pea, Edamame, and Red Pepper Salad
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Real, whole food recipes.
Best Ever Sriracha Deviled Eggs
This is a guest post from my husband. All of his recipes begin with "Best Ever", and they are, but I might be a little biased. Growing up I always made deviled eggs. Even if we only had two hard boiled eggs lying around I'd peel them up, take out the yolks, add mayonnaise, mustard,… Continue reading Best Ever Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
I've been waiting for the hot summer weather to cool a bit so I can turn on the oven and do some baking. My kitchen gets hot when the oven is on and during the summer it's too warm. This recipe is easy to double - and I always do. If I'm going through the… Continue reading Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
Smoothie Tuesday, Smoothie Thursday and Sometimes Saturday
It's not always easy getting kids to eat a balanced diet but I have an insurance policy: smoothies for breakfast. Thanks to Earthbound Farm for helping me share this post with you. Smoothies for breakfast have been our routine for years - but only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and sometimes Saturdays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my… Continue reading Smoothie Tuesday, Smoothie Thursday and Sometimes Saturday
Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
Do you ever feel like some vegetables are underrated? I do and to me, cabbage is THAT vegetable. It's so good for you, inexpensive, and versatile. Cabbage can get forgotten about when hidden away in the back of the refrigerator and still be crunchy in a salad. It can also get sliced thinly, drizzled with… Continue reading Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
Hot Wing Shrimp Over Pasta
Don't you just want to lick your fingers when you're eating a really tasty meal? I know I do. That's why I love a dinner where the chef (me!) says, "Go ahead and lick your fingers." That doesn't always happen when you're having pasta but with this meal, trust me, you'll want to. You'll want… Continue reading Hot Wing Shrimp Over Pasta
Egg in the Basket
Thanks to my husband for sharing this recipe. He loves to make this egg in the basket for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Growing up, my dad would make this for us on Sunday mornings. Our cousins called it "Popeye Toast," others called it "Egg in the hole," but to us, it was always "Egg in… Continue reading Egg in the Basket
5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Home cooked dinners in the freezer are like money in the bank - that's what I always say! The only difference is food, unlike money, has a shelf life. Don't leave it in the freezer too long otherwise you'll end up with freezer burn. Making more than one night's worth of a great meal, to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Healthier Mac and Cheese
Who doesn't love mac & cheese? My family does! Pasta and cheese together? Yum! This healthier mac & cheese has a secret ingredient - not that I'm advocating hiding foods and tricking your family - but no one needs to know about the beans! This recipe tastes great and without lots of butter, cream or… Continue reading Healthier Mac and Cheese
Split Pea Soup with Carrots
On snowy days, we love to have a hearty soup for dinner. Well, I love to have a hearty soup for dinner. The rest of my family would prefer something else but split pea soup is one of my favorite meals. It's so good for you and unlike cooking with dried beans, split peas don't… Continue reading Split Pea Soup with Carrots
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