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Paleo Granola – A Healthy Breakfast Treat
Paleo eating seems to be all the rage right now. It is hard to open a magazine, look on a Twitter feed, or log into Facebook without hearing something about the diet and how good it is for you. Some think that it is very restrictive, while others embrace it. For those of you who […]
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Savory Roast Chicken – A Meal Time Treat
This savory roast chicken recipe is one that my family loves. It is full of flavor and very easy to prepare. I love roasting chicken or any other type of protein. The end result is a meal that seems like you spent hours making it, – which you may have done but the oven does […]
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Seasoned Grilled Pork chops
This recipe for seasoned Grilled Pork chops has a lovely mix of herbs, combined with soy sauce and olive oil. The flavor is deep and rich and they are just delicious. This recipe is very easy to make. Just combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. The mix is a great one and makes […]
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Roasted Italian Potatoes and Onions
This recipe for Roasted Italian potatoes and onions is just delicious. It makes the perfect fall side dish. The onions are crispy on the outside and have a lovely flavor and texture when you bite into them. This recipe is super easy to do. The potatoes and onions take on a really delicious flavor with […]
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Banana Chocolate Cupcakes – Savory Slimmed Down Dessert Recipe
These banana chocolate cupcakes give us the sweet treat we are looking for without a lot of calories. My husband and I are both trying to lose weight right now, but we also have a sweet tooth that we don’t want to deny. The secret to the slightly lower calories in these cupcakes is using […]
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Paleo Beef Avocado Blueberry Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Anyone new to a Paleo diet may start thinking they will get tired of salads, since they can be a staple of the food regime. But This Paleo beef avocado blueberry salad is anything but ordinary, and is so delicious, you will find that it keeps sneaking into your lunch time pattern. This Paleo Beef […]
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Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pizza
This Chicken Bacon Alfredo pizza definitely takes pizza to the next level. It is creamy and fresh tasting and easy to assemble. Our family loves pizza, but I have grown very tired of the traditional tomato sauce variety. I love to experiment with olive oil bases, or other unusual ways to make pizza. Chicken Bacon […]
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Home Made Almond Joy Candy Recipe
You don’t need to make a trip to the grocery store to get an almond joy. This homemade almond joy candy recipe is a cinch to make. One of my favorite candy bars is an almond joy. The recipe couldn’t be more easy. Some times you feel like a nut…sometimes you don’t! Home Made Almond […]
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8 Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is not just used for making Asian and Indian foods. There are also many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is an often used spice in curry recipes and is a healthy way to add flavor and color to an Indian inspired home cooked meal like Tikka Masala. Turmeric is a tropical plant (it needs […]
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7 Recipes for An Asian Dinner Party
What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne, and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The […]
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Cooking with Silicone Kitchen Products
One of the more recent developments in the world of kitchen gadgets are silicone kitchen products. I first heard about them when I tried a silicone baking mat, but since then have heard of many other products. Some popular silicone products are oven mitts, pastry brushes, barbeque brushes, cupcake liners, spatulas, and a host of […]
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35 Tips to Save Money on Food
These tips to save money on food will show you how to get the most out of your shopping dollar while still enjoying great tasting meals. As with so many money saving tips, it’s best to start small and be sensible. If your household loves meat, swapping tofu for meat because it is cheaper won’t […]
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Homemade Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Don’t reach for the bag of tortilla chips! It’s time to make your own homemade tortilla chips and salsa. I have to admit it. I don’t have a lot of will power to resist the things that I love to eat. They always say, don’t trust a skinny cook. I guess it is safe to […]
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Beef Veggie Salad with Pear Gorgonzola Dressing
This Beef veggie salad with pear Gorgonzola dressing is not your average salad. It is gorgeous, and also packs a healthy and tasty punch with the great tasting salad dressing. If you are trying to lose some weight, eating salads for lunch is a good choice. You can load up on tons of healthy low […]
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Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles
Today’s featured recipe comes from a friend of mine named Regina who used to blog at Molly Mell. Regina has sent us this recipe for Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles. Regina tells me that normally Brigadeiro is a brown chocolate covered with brown chocolate sprinkles, but since Valentine’s day is coming, she decided to […]
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Recycled Items to use as Seed starters
There are so many household items that you can recycle to use as seed starters. Most are very inexpensive to use and would be great to get kids interested in gardening. The gardens have been put to bed for the winter, but these are the months to think about starting seeds indoors, so that they […]
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Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom Pizza
This Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom pizza is made with one of the darlings of the gluten free world – chickpea flour. Anyone who is following a Gluten Free diet knows the challenge that comes from trying to prepare some of your favorite foods. But, with a few substitutes and some creativity, that does not need […]
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Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast and Vegetables
This Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast is my semi homemade take on a dish from Golden Corral. It is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. Once in a while, my husband and I go to Golden Corral for their buffet. One of the dishes on their buffet that I really like is their […]
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Garlic Lovers Roast Beef Recipe – With Fresh Herbs
Treat your family to this garlic lovers roast beef. It’s easy to prepare and very flavorful. If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for garlic lover’s roast beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast […]
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie
This recipe for a gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the ingredients that I normally love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. These gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie – a Healthy alternative I have recently adopted both a sugar […]
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Gluten Free Egg Cups – Healthy Breakfast Idea
I am always looking for new and interesting ideas for an easy breakfast to start your day. These Gluten Free Egg cups are simple to make, taste great and can be customized for your favorite tastes. Start Your Day with these Gluten Free Egg Cups. The Gluten free egg cups are so easy to make. […]
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Roasted Carrot Salad – Healthy Gluten Free Side Dish
I love roasting almost all vegetables. It seems to bring out the natural sweetness in them. If your kids don’t like veggies, try roasting them. You may be surprised to find out how much they enjoy them. This Roasted Carrot salad is super easy to make and so delicious. Your family will ask for it […]
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Oven Baked Cod and Shrimp with Lemon Mustard
This recipe for oven baked cod and shrimp with a lemon mustard sauce is perfect for a busy weeknight when time is at a premium. Best of all, the dish is low calorie and also Gluten Free. The whole recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. But don’t let that fool you – […]
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Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice
Pork and vegetable fried rice is a staple of most Chinese restaurants. But you don’t need to rely on takeaway to enjoy it. Just make your own. It is pretty easy to do and tastes great. Best of all no MSG which most Chinese restaurants use. Keep reading to find out how to make this […]
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Japanese Fruit Plate – Healthy Gluten Free Dessert
We had an Asian dinner party recently, and I wanted to end the meal with something light that would finish off the exotic Asian flavors in clean manner. But I still wanted my guests to think of this as a lovely dessert. I came up with this Japanese fruit plate and they loved it! This […]
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Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This toasted sesame teriyaki chicken recipe is easy to make and super tasty. There is no need to head to your favorite Chinese restaurant. Make your favorite dishes at home. It is easier than you might think. Keep reading to find out how to make this popular Chinese recipe. This Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken will […]