Author: Marlene Koch

Panda-Style Mushroom Chicken
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Panda-Style Mushroom Chicken

While Orange Chicken may rule the roost at Panda Express, one of my favorite entrees is actually their Mushroom Chicken. Soft tender strips of stir-fried chicken breast mingle with mushrooms and crisp-tender zucchini in a light sauce perfectly balanced with garlic and ginger. I’m thrilled to now have a taste […]

Ham and Cheese Biscuits
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Ham and Cheese Biscuits

Got ham? Put it to good use with these easy cheesy biscuits! With the protein of an egg in each, they make a solid breakfast choice whether eaten alone or split with an egg cooked your way tucked into the middle! They are also a great sidekick to a bowl […]

Chocolate Pavlova Pie
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Chocolate Pavlova Pie

Looking for a dessert that everyone can enjoy? Hailing from Australia, a Pavlova is comprised of a meringue shell filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh fruit. Crispy, chewy, and a bit messy, it’s a marvelous treat – and it’s naturally gluten-free! While making the meringue is not difficult, […]

Lawry’s-Style Creamed Spinach
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Lawry’s-Style Creamed Spinach

Delicious, silky creamed spinach makes any meal more luxurious. Unfortunately, when made with cream and butter – and as with the most revered creamed spinach, like that served at Lawry’s Prime Rib, lots of bacon — a single 1/2 cup serving of once healthy spinach can serve up over 300 […]

Marvel-ous Lemon Mousse
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Marvel-ous Lemon Mousse

Like my “Marvel-ous Strawberry Blender Mousse“, this 90-calorie (2 point) wonder is super low in calories yet big in luscious creamy flavor! Instead of strawberries, fresh lemon juice and zest are the flavor stars here. If the rich, creamy, sweet lemon taste was not marvelous enough (and believe me it […]

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Crockpot Chicken Chili Verde

This healthy Southwestern Mexican inspired stew is flavorful, satisfying – and perfect for the slow cooker.  Just combine the ingredients in the crockpot and forget about it until dinnertime! Here I have chosen to use economical, boneless skinless chicken thighs that cook up melt-in-your-mouth tender, but skinless chicken breasts (or a […]