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Witches Broomstick Treats
Treat Yourself to a Witches Broom Stick Sweet These adorable witches broomstick treats are so easy to do and the kids will love. They are simple enough to let your child complete most of the project. Assemble your supplies. For each broomstick, you will need a peanut butter cup, a straight pretzel, and a bit […]
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Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef
This recipe for stuffed eggplants uses small eggplants that hold the ingredients perfectly. The eggplants are stuffed with ground beef and taste just delicious. Printable Recipe: Stuffed Eggplant with Beef I used Cabot 40% reduced fat cheese for the stuffed but topped them with normal cheddar cheese so it would melt best. Preheat oven to […]
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Hickory Smoke Grilled Pork Chops
This recipe for hickory smoke grilled pork chops has a great rub that tastes delicious and so easy to do. If you are looking for a delicious new grill flavor, look no further. Keep reading to find out how to make this tasty recipe. Printable Recipe – Hickory Smoke Grilled Pork Chops My husband is […]
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Mexican Casserole with Onions Peppers Chili and Corn
This Mexican casserole with onions, peppers, chili peppers and corn did the trick. It has just the right amount of heat, is easy to do and is ready takes about the same amount of time to prepare. Just pop it in the oven and relax while it is cooking. Printable recipe – Mexican Casserole with […]
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Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
Have you looked at the ingredients in a package of store bought taco seasoning mix? Ugh…all those chemicals! Why not make your own with a similar mix of spices and none of the bad stuff. Printable Recipe – DIY Taco Seasoning This recipe is so easy. Just measure out the spices, combine them in a […]
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Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple and Mixed Peppers Pizza
This Hawaiian chicken pineapple pizza recipe is for chicken lovers. It has a Hawaiian theme with the grilled chicken breast pieces, fresh pineapple and mixed peppers. Why go out for pizza or have it delivered when you can make our own homemade pizza that will have a ton of flavor and cost a lot less […]
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Homemade Pizza Sauce
It’s pizza night! Don’t reach for a bottle jar of pizza sauce. It’s super easy to make your own homemade pizza sauce in minutes. I grew tired of most take away pizzas years ago and I finally discovered I just don’t care for the taste of commercial pizza sauce. I experimented a bit and came […]
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Chunky Crab Cakes – Delicate Seafood Recipe
I love crab cakes, especially those with big chunks of crab meat in them. This recipe for chunky crab cakes is just delicious. Crab is a delicate seafood that reminds me of summers growing up in Maine. It can be used in recipes as simple as a crab and mayo roll, or as a phyllo […]
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Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze – Easy Dinner Recipe
Baked salmon with maple glaze is a great way to make delicious salmon! I love this fish and we eat it weekly so I am always looking for new ways to cook it. The dish gets a flavor boost from oregano, garlic, white wine, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty […]
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Dutch Apple Streusel Pie with Raisins – Comfort Food Dessert
This Dutch apple streusel pie has a crunchy oat topping and raisins for extra sweetness. It is the ultimate comfort food recipe. There is nothing quite like the warm aroma of juicy apples and spicy cinnamon and nutmeg with a crunchy streusel topping. Apples are plentiful right now, so grab a bunch of them and […]
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No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies – Easy Cookie Recipe
These no bake peanut butter cookies are full of flavor and have a nice texture, too. They make the perfect afternoon snack. I love making no bake desserts. They are fast and easy to do and you never have to worry about over cooking or have them not set. The next time your kids are […]
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Halloween Rice Krispie Bars
This recipe for Halloween Rice Krispie bars takes the traditional sweet treat recipe and dresses it up for Halloween. Halloween is such a fun time of the year. We love to decorate our homes, and try new and fun recipes. Orange and black are everywhere – why not in a Rice Krispie treat? Halloween Rice […]
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Thai Spicy Peanut Baked Chicken
Do you like a bit of heat in your recipes? This Thai peanut chicken is for you. It is easy to make and has just the right amount of heat but is not too spicy. This recipe is a great one for those who like chicken dishes with a kick. It has a distinct Thai […]
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Thai Vegetable Rice – Asian Inspired Side Dish Recipe
This recipe for Thai Vegetable Rice makes a great dish for oriental inspired main courses. It has a nice mix of veggies and the chopped peanuts over the top give it the distinct Thai flavor. The recipe is fast and easy to do. You can use either white rice or brown rice if you want […]
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Spaghetti and Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Time for my favorite comfort food recipe – spaghetti and meatballs with a homemade pasta sauce. My homemade marinara sauce is one of my most popular recipes. I am always looking for recipes into which I can incorporate it. This time I decided to make homemade meatballs and used the mushroom marinara variation. Who doesn’t […]
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Italian Sausages Recipe – Home Made Marinara Sauce
My husband loves sausages and pasta, so I combined them with a home made sauce to make this Italian Sausages Recipe. I recently made a batch of home made mushroom pasta sauce and wanted to use it for a great tasting recipe. I love Italian Sausages and peppers recipes. The combination seems just perfect for […]
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Mushroom Pasta Sauce – Home made Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
This mushroom pasta sauce adds a dose of extra vegetables to one of my favorite recipes. I love making pasta sauces. The ones I make at home have so much more texture and flavor than store bought versions do. I recently made one using roasted fresh tomatoes with white wine and it was just delicious. […]
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge – Marshmallow Fluff Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge has always been one of my favorite holiday sweet treats. At Christmas time, I always make batches of it. You really can’t leave me around a jar of peanut butter. It will be gone before you know it. This recipe is one that my aunt used to make that I […]
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Pineapple Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk and Thai Chili Paste
This island hopping Pineapple Chicken Curry is full of flavor, easy to make and will become on of your families favorite international recipes. It is both savory and sweet with a delightful blend of interesting flavors. I like to cook curry recipes when the weather turns cooler. The use of spices gives a warm and […]
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Roasted Okra With Garam Marsala Recipe – No Slime!
This roasted okra recipe has an exotic blend of spices to give the dish an international flavor. Okra is a southern staple and there are many ways of cooking it. Stewing and pickling is often seen, but roasted okra is another great way. Roasting the okra brings out the natural flavor but results in a […]
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Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna
I love all types of lasagna recipes. But let’s face it…they are not the most diet friendly recipes every created with all that cheese and those carbs. Printable Recipe: Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna This recipe for Eggplant Lasagna uses low fat ricotta and replaces the normal lasagna pasta noodles with baked eggplant slices, for a slightly […]
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins – Easy Breakfast Muffin Recipe
This recipe for lemon poppy seed muffins is moist and delicious and has a tang of buttermilk. It is sure to be a delight with your family too. One of my daughter’s favorite muffins is a lemon poppy seed variety. She loves the tanginess of the lemon with the slight crunch of the seeds and […]
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Baked Salmon with Maple Syrup and Mustard
This recipe for baked salmon combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tanginess of a whole grain mustard for a lovely flavor. Baking fish gives you a wonderfully moist and delicious texture to the finished dish. One serving of salmon has about 200 calories. It’s very low in saturated fat and a wonderful source […]
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Stuffed Summer Squash Boats
These stuffed summer squash boats are the perfect way to use up a plentiful harvest of squash that seems to happen this time of the year. One of our good friends showed up yesterday with a bag of yellow summer crook neck squash. We all know the story of locking your doors so that you […]
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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Casserole – Baked Healthy Option
This vegan eggplant Parmesan casserole recipe will allow you to have one of your favorite Italian recipes and stay on your meal plan. I have a delicious recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan recipe but it is neither vegan nor vegetarian. My daughter is a vegan, so I adapt many recipes for her dietary needs. She […]
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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Kale and Quinoa
Mmmm mmmm – one of my favorite dishes – a stuffed portobello mushroom recipe. It’s a great side dish and a staple of vegetarian diets. This recipe features another healthy vegetarian staple – kale and a gluten free grain substitute – quinoa. I also used sliced shallots, red peppers, and parsley for this recipe. Stuffed […]