We are all busy this time of year. It seems like spending time in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal is just out of the question if it takes too much time. Today I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes that takes little time and effort to prepare. While stuffing your bell peppers... Continue Reading →
Cold, Raining Day Minestrone Soup
The last month or so, we have had cool and rainy weather. I often enjoy soup in the Fall as the weather begins to change. You just can't beat a warm soup for dinner on a cool, rainy day. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Make sure to look at the... Continue Reading →
Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients 4 chicken breasts Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon of lime zest 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh and chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar ½-1 teaspoon red chili flakes (depends on your preference) ½ teaspoon cumin Directions Combine all marinade ingredients in a... Continue Reading →
Delicious Caprese Pasta
Ingredients Your favorite pasta 1 pound chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 3/4 cup Italian dressing 2 ½ cups tomatoes, diced Fresh basil, chopped for topping 8 ounce mozzarella pearls Directions In a pot, cook pasta according to directions on package. In a skillet, dice chicken and... Continue Reading →
Fish tacos worth getting excited about
This recipe is inspired by my husband, Michael. He is the master at making these delicious fish tacos. He cooks just like his mother; so the recipe is going to go something like a little dash of that and a splash of this. Ingredients 1 pound Cod, thawed Lime juice (just enough to moisten the fish)... Continue Reading →
So Delicious and Nutritious
A few weeks ago, I did a blog on roasting white potatoes and mentioned that I batch cooked that day. One of the items in a featured image was sweet potatoes. As requested by readers, I wanted to discus how to deliciously bake sweet potatoes to perfection. Baking sweet potatoes is fast, easy and delicious!... Continue Reading →
So Simple It’s Crazy
Often times, I have clients tell me that they need new and exciting ways to cook vegetables. Roasting is one of the tastiest ways I like to make vegetables. Today, I wanted to talk about how easy it is to roast delicious veggies and potatoes! When roasting vegetables, I set the oven to 400 degrees... Continue Reading →
For Nostalgic Sake
The recipe below is one of my family's recipes. My grandmother loved to bake and she made the best ever banana bread. Is it healthy...not by any means...there is Crisco in the recipe. In my opinion, it's normal to occasionally have a special treat, and this is a special treat for me and my family.... Continue Reading →
Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Parsley
Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Parsley (Serves 4) Ingredients 16 ounces Salmon, Wild Caught (leave skin on filet) 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/3 cup fresh Parsley, chopped ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Rinse salmon and pat dry. Place salmon, skin side down, onto foiled... Continue Reading →
Delicious Jambalaya
Delicious Jambalaya (Serves 8) Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 celery stocks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 bell peppers ( I like to use green, yellow and red/orange), chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces chicken breast, skinless, cooked 1 pound venison sausage, sliced 3 cups chicken stock (I use... Continue Reading →