Shrimp Scampi is a long time favorite for both me and my husband. First of all it is shrimp — tasty little darlings and only about 10 calories a piece. Fried, boiled, broiled or grilled I LOVE me some shrimp!! But saute them in a pan with some fresh garlic and Tuscan herbs and they …
Tomato Toast
I have a new favorite take on an old favorite! My grandma Roxie Mulinex taught me to LOVE tomato & butter sandwiches on white bread from early days and I passed this little gem onto my child. But now I have determined that white bread is the devil (along with Walmart, Credit cards and a …
Pico di Gallo
Nothing adds freshness to a dish easier than home-made Pico di Gallo! There are many variations on this chopped salad and this is mine. Rev up your cutting boards and get to chopping! 3 Fresh Globe Tomatoes, diced 1 Red Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 Green Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 medium unwaxed Cucumber, diced 4 Scallions …
BBQ Chickpea Burrito
I recently joined a private group on social media that shares Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian recipes which is were I was introduced to the culinary delight that is Barbecue Garbanzos or Chickpeas. So simple to make and yet so very tasty. I have since eaten them on salads, as a side dish and tonight I …
Pimento Cheese Spread
Pimento cheese spread on pumpernickel bread is one of my guilty pleasures harkening back to my childhood. My mom made pimento spread sammies for us using commercially packaged spread from the IGA store and I LOVED it! But in the last several years it seems like recipes are changing and HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) …
Oven Dried Eggplant Chips
That’s right, you read that right, Eggplant Chips. Oven dried egg plant chips seasoned with a little sea salt and Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning to be exact. You can experiment with other flavors too – like smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic and/or onion powder, etc. Oh Lordy, these chips are so good, I can eat them like …
Guacamole Markette
My husband Rick is the Guacamole maker in our family. I can make it, I have made it… but just like sandwiches, it is always better if HE makes it. First of all he is gifted in his ability to select the perfect avocados for the task. We prefer Haas Avocados and you want them …
Breakfast Cookie
Baked up some gluten free breakfast cookies, because cookies for breakfast is a thing right? I always loved the “Dad is Great, Give us the chocolate cake” comedy bit so the notion of a breakfast cookie was very intriguing to me. I wanted it to taste like a cookie but be packed with good fiber …
Quick Sorbet
QUESTION: What to do when your elderly mother wants ice cream but her doctor says she must be on a reduced salt diet?? ANSWER: Whip up a quick and easy sorbet in a NutriBullet blender (or whatever processor you have on hand). I am in love with my NutriBullet for small jobs like this! I …
The Chop
Why, you ask, do I call this salad simply “The Chop”? Because it is my go to chop salad anytime the ingredients are available. This salad is so versatile, we eat it raw, cooked, dressed, as a garnish, you name it. It is as beautiful as it is fresh and tasty and it contains elements …
Festive Fruit Salad
A fresh and festive fruit salad is a nice switch on the classic get together salads. I like taking these to family gatherings or even making it ahead to serve with breakfast or brunch. This bright conflagration of healthy fruits includes: 3-4 Granny Smith Apples, chopped 3-4 California Peaches, chopped ½ lb Red Seedless Grapes, halved …