With the sweet summer harvest of corn at the market – and the price too good to pass up – I have been cooking corn on the cob several times a week. Especially, because it is SO easy to do. Just trim the stem and throw the corn, husk and […]
Recipes
Outside In Southwest Turkey Cheddar Burger
Want to add a bit of zip to your summer? With the zesty flavor of roasted green chilies, these healthy cheesy zesty burgers are packed with flavor, not heat. Adding breadcrumbs ensures that this is the most flavorful and moist turkey burger possible. After the first bite releases the melty cheesy […]
Crispy Baked (or Air-fried!) Chicken Tacos
(NEW Update: 5-Minute Air-fryer instructions!!) A few weeks ago I came across a taco recipe on the internet that peeked my interest. It was not the filling (though I love the creamy (and healthy) mixture of chicken and beans), but rather the cooking method. The tacos, once assembled, are lightly […]
Quick and Easy Fruit Tart
Come summer I love to make (and eat!) desserts with fresh fruit. What I don’t love is spending too much time in a hot kitchen. So to make this gorgeous tart – with its luscious pastry cream and yummy summer berries – I use a few quick and easy tricks. First, […]
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Brimming with the flavors of an Italian antipasto platter, I developed this oh-so-versatile pasta salad in conjunction with the nice folks at Dreamfields Pasta. It’s hearty, healthy, and perfect for summer entertaining. Pack it up and tote it to your next barbecue, picnic, or, enjoy it as a light meal (perfect […]
Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon
Slow simmered green beans cooked with canned tomatoes and thick slices of bacon (grease and all of course) is a beloved Southern staple often served when entertaining – but I think this recipe is even better! (And I KNOW it’s quicker!!) Seriously, when naming this recipe what came to mind […]
Deep-Dish Double Berry Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Last week I came across a recipe for a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from a well-known recipe publisher and it made me think of this (my) pie for two reasons. 1) My father (now passed), always LOVED Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and 2) My-oh-my, while I am sure their pie tastes good, it […]
Easy Reduced Sugar Strawberry Muffins
With less than half the calories and a third of the usual sugar and fat, these quick low-sugar muffins made sweet with all-natural strawberry jam are guaranteed to make you smile.
14-Karat Carrot Cake Pancakes
Inspired by the Carrot Cake pancakes IHOP, these guilt-free “cakes” are as good as gold. Perfectly spiced and complemented with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting they are wholly worthy of their “cake” title – and yet still healthy enough for breakfast! And with only 255 calories (and 7 little […]
Easy Irish Soda Bread
Made with just a bowl and a spoon, and requiring NO yeast, this tasty Irish bread is one of the easiest homemade breads you can make. And it’s delightful whether you eat it for breakfast, with an afternoon cup of tea, or with an Irish-inspired dinner. Both both sweet and savory, it’s […]