Enlightened Cheesy Mac with a Twist
I love food. I love to shop for it, prepare it, and eat it. My daughter who also likes food, calls us recreational cooks. We do it for relaxation as well as for creativity. The only downfall of enjoying this activity the way we do is unwanted weight gain.
Hello, Fall! Tomato Basil Soup
Fall has arrived, and even the weather noticed and brought us a chill this morning. Cooler weather sparks thoughts of simmering soups and warm bread. Here’s one recipe that is delicious and quite easy to make. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for a cozy lunch or lite supper.
Eleven Herbs and Spices Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders
Rather than pop over to a drive-thru near you for a taste of southern deep fry, try this slimmed version of oven fried chicken. It has all the flavor but is light on the calories.
Creamy White Bean Chili
The weather has turned on us here in my part of Southern California. The nighttime temperatures have dipped below freezing and in response, I have been making soup. Tonight, it was a White Chicken Chili. Oh man, was it delish. Hope you enjoy it, too. By the way, this will work very well in your crockpot
Pumpkin Dump Cake and Homemade Whipped Cream
Autumn has finally has arrived! It's my favorite time of the year. If you're like me, you long for your house to spell of sugar and spice and everything nice.
Here's...
Smokey Pork and Beans Chili
I don’t always know in the morning what I’ll be in the mood for at the end of the day. Sometimes, I just opt for throwing some meat along...
Chili with a New Twist
One day I was making an old standard chili and started adding different ingredients, and it turned out to be the best chili I had ever made! Fortunately, I took the time to write out the ingredients.
Grilled Pork Medallions with Apricot-Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
Sauce
2 Tablespoons bacon fat
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup mushrooms
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon Five Spice Powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoon Apricot Jam
1/4 teaspoon...
Maple Glazed Salmon
A super simple, no fuss, delicious way to prepare salmon...
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds salmon
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
11/2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
dash of pepper
scallions, sliced
sesame seeds
Instructions
Mix...
Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash
Soup weather is upon us. This delicious lentil dish is just the thing. The curry seasoning is sure to warm you up on a cold day. It is one...
