Food
Mushroom and Egg TartI lightened it by cutting the amount of butter in half. I also used portabella mushrooms instead of shitake, primarily because they were on sale for half the price. I served it with a spinach salad. Read More » 
Grilled Kielbasa with Warm Potato SaladTo lighten it further, I used a turkey version of the kielbasa and a little less olive oil in the warm potato salad. Read More » 
Poached Eggs, Roasted Potatoes and Sesame ToastI don’t get to eat breakfast much during the week, barring the occasional banana or bowl of generic Fruity Pebbles, so when I do, I take it very seriously. Read More » 
Roast chicken and new goalsThe goal of this blog will be to encourage people to cook for themselves, family and friends at home. Read More » 
Spicy cabbage and chicken stir fryI've been working to increase the amount of plant-based and whole-grain foods in our diet, while trying to avoid junk and processed foods. Read More » 
Bruschetta, roasted sweet potatoes & crabSeason carefully, pair ingredients thoughtfully, relax and enjoy the process, and you should always be satisfied with the results. Read More » 
Weeknight spaghetti delightWhile not as easy as ordering up a pizza or grabbing a burger, this dish is quick and easy to put together and is way better for you! Read More » 
Sweet and spicy K.C.-style BBQ sauceThere is such a wonderful variety of sauces from across this country. Hot and spicy Texas sauce, Carolina vinegar sauce, Georgia mustard sauce, alcohol-based (moonshine or bourbon) Kentucky sauce, even a Creole sauce. Read More » 
Super easy pulled chicken sandwichesThis is one of the easiest dishes I've ever posted, but easy doesn't mean without flavor. Read More » 
Getting back on the horse with chicken and black bean burritosI served them with a wonderfully crisp and crunchy slaw, taken up a notch with jicama and jalapeno. Read More » 
You won't skip breakfast if it's this tomato basil scrambleWhen your mom told you "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," she wasn't far from the truth. For those of us trying to lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle, breakfast is a must. And no, coffee doesn't count! Read More » 
Roasted vegetable stock and poultry stockThere are plenty of ways you can use, reuse and stretch the groceries you buy to get the most bang for your buck and be responsible with them as well. Read More » 
Sweet-glazed cornish game hens and roasted vegetablesTo contrast with the bright crunch of the vegetables and the sweet, digit-smackin’ awesomeness (“finger-lickin’ good” is trademarked) of the hens, we made our stand-by of sautéed mushroom risotto. Read More » 
Beef provencale reduxWhile I reheated the dish with relatively low heat, there wasn't much texture left in the veggies, so I glazed some carrots to go with it. Read More » 
Pan-roasted duck breast, parsley salad and sauteed mushroom risottoThe point is to COOK, and cook as well as you can at this very moment. Read More » 
Spinach, mushroom and sausage linguineAll of us have those times when we are just too busy. Our tendency during those times is to go for prepared foods or take out, neither of which is particularly good for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This dish is quick, easy to make, delicious and filling. Read More » 
Creamy risotto with smoked sausage done lightI used evaporated fat-free milk and pecorino. It was incredibly creamy and the nutty pecorino paired incredibly well with the salty, smoky turkey sausage I crisped up. The peas and parsley add a savory freshness. Read More » 
More than rabbit food part 3 - Grilled leek salad with mint vinaigretteThis is the inspiration for the last installment of our epic trilogy, More Than Rabbit Food: a grilled leek and cucumber salad with mint vinaigrette. Like the other salads we’ve discussed, you can put whatever vegetables strike your fancy and have either a little or a lot of them. Read More » 
Braised pork chops with onions, mushrooms and polentaI loved the earthy and slightly sweet flavors of the chop and veggies, but I was super excited at how well the polenta came out. Read More » 
BBQ mushroom quesadillasDid you make a healthy resolution for the New Year? How's it going? Are you taking small steps? Did you start with picking healthier versions of ingredients in your cooking? Read More » 
Potato gnocchi with kale and mushrooms in a goat cheese sauceAs decadent as it seems, gnocchi can be part of a healthy diet. Read More » 
More than rabbit food part 2 - Grilled romaine salad with tomato and eggplant relishNot all salads are created equal. Read More » |
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