9 times out of 10, I don’t even use salad dressing. With the right veggies and protein you can cut the calories without sacrificing any of the flavor. Chicken: 1 large Chicken Breast Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to taste Olive Oil — Salad: 4 slices of Italian Bread; cubed 1 medium Beet; peeled andContinue […]
Dinner tonight was Baked Ziti using the marinara I made the other day and I ate entirely too much of it. I know traditional baked ziti doesn’t usually have meat or veggies in it, but what can I say, I’m a meat eater! 16 oz. Penne Pasta 6 cups Marinara Sauce 1 lb Ground BeefContinue […]
This is one of my favorite toppings for pancakes! It’s cheaper than pure maple syrup and it’s packed with vitamins and flavor! It’s also a great alternative to sugary corn syrup toppings. ¼ cup Strawberries ¼ cup Blueberries ¼ cup Fresh Raspberries ½ cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; cold Heat aContinue […]
I finally felt well enough to eat again and my amazing mom dropped off all the ingredients to make Miso Soup! Gallons of Miso Soup. I made a simple Spicy Chicken Fried Rice to go with it. ½ cup Bonito Flakes 6 cups Water ½ cup Green Onions; chopped 7 oz firm Tofu; pressed andContinue […]
I honestly thought that the BBQ chips would be the favorite (and they were still really delicious) but those Garlic Herb chips were gone in minutes! They were just as delicious as store bought chips and had WAY less calories! 2 large Russet Potatoes Spritz of Avocado Oil (or oil of choice) — Garlic HerbContinue […]
This makes a whopping 16 large knots, so halving the recipe would be beneficial if you didn’t want that many. You can also freeze the dough before the first proof. Parmesan Herb Garlic Knots 4 cups All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon White Sugar 2 ¼ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 1 ½ teaspoon Salt 1 ½Continue […]
This is a recipe that’s been handed down to me from my mom and I LOVE it! The large chunks of tomato and onion add a delicious texture to the creaminess of the mashed avocado. It’s the best dip for homemade Tortilla Chips, Chimichangas, tacos and burritos! 3 large ripe Avocados 1 small Tomato; coredContinue […]
What a great dinner! Delicious and so well balanced! They go so well with Loaded Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Corn on The Cob and fresh tomatoes on the vine. It’s a delicious celebration meal for birthdays, anniversaries, or those “Treat Yo-self” nights! 3 – 1″ thick Sirloin Steaks 3 Tablespoons Montreal Seasoning 5 Tablespoons Butter;Continue […]
This stacked egg and sausage gravy biscuit sandwich really delivered. I might need to get my cholesterol checked now, but it’s totally worth it! You have to deconstruct is a bit to fit it in your mouth, but it tastes heavenly. Double Decker Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Sandwich 3 large Buttermilk Biscuits — Scrambled Eggs:Continue […]
The Sweet and Sour Salmon came out so good! I’m for sure making it again. I think next time I’ll use Pineapple juice instead of Orange juice! Served with Air Fried Zucchini Crab Rangoons and Loaded Veggie Fried Rice! I was kinda craving Chinese food. I made a larger than needed batch of Sweet andContinue […]
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but this is my weakness. I grew up eating banana pudding and love love LOVE it! Folding whipped cream into the pudding makes it so light and airy. 10-12 Pepperidge Farms Chessmen Cookies 1 cup Nilla Wafers 3 large Bananas 3 ½ cups Whipped Cream; divided — Pudding: […]
I love Holiday leftovers! So many possibilities but I always start with the classics. The herbs and tender vegetables go so well with the slight smokiness of the ham. I also made a garlic and rosemary Pain d’Epi or Scissor Loaf brushed with herb butter to go with it. 2 cups leftover Ham; cubed ½Continue […]
This amazing sandwich doesn’t need much introduction. Simple, classic and amazingly delicious! It’s a childhood staple that takes minutes to make and even less time to eat. 2 thick slices Italian Bread 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise 2 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Pinch of Italian Herbs Preheat a large skillet over mediumContinue […]
I bought these steaks to be my birthday dinner over a month ago, but then the whole covid thing happened so I tucked them away in my freezer. Well, tonight’s the night! My sense of taste is still a bit wonky, but it was good! Seared Pesto T-Bone Steak, Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potato, SouthContinue […]