Food

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde

The chipotle coated shrimp paired incredibly well with the tangy salsa to create a wonderful, fresh flavor. Read More »

Garlic ginger stir fry

What I love about stir fry is that you can use what you have around the house. It's also a good way to clean out that veggie drawer when your produce is approaching the end of its useful life. Read More »

Skinny Taco Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

The challenge is to keep the flavors and textures we love while reducing fat and calories. This home-made version does that and is easy to make. Read More »

Cast-Iron Rosemary Chicken

While this dish is fairly simply it has incredibly satisfying and, if you remove the skin, a 6-ounce serving of chicken and a serving of potatoes is only 235 calories with 3 grams of fat and 1 of fiber. Read More »

Sriracha Brisket with Pecorino Potatoes

There are few things I love more than a good slow-smoked beef brisket. Read More »

Sweet-glazed cornish game hens and roasted vegetables

To 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 »

Weeknight spaghetti delight

While 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 »

Cookies for Breakfast!

I started with the healthiest cookie I could think of, oatmeal raisin, upped the fiber using whole-wheat pastry flour and some bran cereal, and added some tangy apple chutney to balance the sweet with a little savory. Read More »

New Weight Watchers Plan: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca with Chicken

The dish works out to 308 calories with 28 grams of protein, 36 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams each of fat and fiber. Read More »

Joy and Pork Chops with Bourbon-Mustard Sauce

It wasn't just the perfect sear or the tangy, creamy sauce. It was the combination, greater than individual parts, that came together to take away the cares of the day and brings everyone together for a few minutes of bliss. Read More »

Creamy risotto with smoked sausage done light

I 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 »

You won't skip breakfast if it's this tomato basil scramble

When 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 »

BBQ mushroom quesadillas

Did 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 »

Grilled Kielbasa with Warm Potato Salad

To lighten it further, I used a turkey version of the kielbasa and a little less olive oil in the warm potato salad. Read More »

Super easy pulled chicken sandwiches

This is one of the easiest dishes I've ever posted, but easy doesn't mean without flavor. Read More »

Quick Pita Pizza

Sometimes, you're just in a hurry. Read More »

Sweet and spicy K.C.-style BBQ sauce

There 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 »

Bruschetta, roasted sweet potatoes & crab

Season carefully, pair ingredients thoughtfully, relax and enjoy the process, and you should always be satisfied with the results. Read More »

Rotini with Spinach Sauce

This was very easy to make, wonderfully quick for a weeknight meal, and delicious. Read More »

All-Around Spice Rub and Smoked Pork Shoulder

We all want flavor in our food. Unfortunately, it is very common for individuals, food manufacturers and restaurants rely on salt and fat for flavor. Instead of relying on those, look for spices, herbs and cooking methods that will add that flavor your looking for. Read More »

Words on a Feast

This is why it’s so important for us to open our homes to our own communities. Rather than be closed off from the rest of the world, let us invite people in to share in our lives and share in theirs in return. Read More »

Mushroom and Egg Tart

I 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 »

On Teaching and Community

I love teaching people to cook. Read More »

Poached Eggs, Roasted Potatoes and Sesame Toast

I 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 goals

The goal of this blog will be to encourage people to cook for themselves, family and friends at home. Read More »

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