There’s no need to eat out, when eating in can be better!
My husband and I are both mostly Pescatarians but we like to go Vegan for 1-2 months a year as a detox. I also intersperse our regular family meals with Vegan dishes such as this spin on Fettuccine Alfredo. I LOVE Alfredo on pasta, but sometimes it does not love me. Worst case of food …
Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular” friendly root vegetables. I always thought I hated beets, but I was wrong. It turns out what I really hated was canned beets. Fresh beets are a whole new story – so I am always experimenting with new beet recipes. This one was a real winner and is requested …
My family and I really love eggplant, so it makes regular appearances at our table in all it’s various forms. This is my take on a classic Eggplant Parmigiana which is a great meatless dish, but it can have meat added in the sauce or in this case I added a couple layers of low …
Start fresh! Using the freshest ingredients makes this casserole really something special. It brings all the tastes of the garden to your table. I adapted this recipe from one I found in an ancient church lady cook book my Grandma bought at a fundraiser eons ago. The original recipe submitted to the church cookbook by …
It’s another Meatless Monday dinner and we are craving Chinese Take-out, but wait! We can make it right here and do it without meat!! Kung Pao chicken is a popular favorite, and recently I fell in love with barbecue chickpeas, so why not!?! This dish came together just as quickly as any stir fry and …
Ice cream bread!!! It’s real! I thought it was just a lark but then I thought why not try it. The basic concept is two ingredients; ice cream plus self-rising flour. From there the possibilities are infinite. Chocolate chips, white chocolate and cranberries, nuts, peanut butter, other dried fruit and candies… see! Infinite possibilities! The …
Looking for something truly special to serve to guests or just a romantic dinner at home? Look no further!! Teriyaki Salmon over Grilled Watermelon (with home made teriyaki) served with brown rice seasoned with fresh parsley, scallions, sesame seeds, ginger, salt & pepper, and garlic and unsalted butter. Simple and so perfect together. This dish …
Sometimes you get home from work and are really pressed for both time and energy. The desire to give in and order take-out can be close to overwhelming. You can still pull together a delicious meal for yourself and your family for far less cost and probably a lot faster than waiting for delivery. Aidell’s …
Fried Rice is a staple food for any Chinese take-out style meal. But the typical offering comes with fried eggs and some sort of meat like shrimp, chicken, pork or beef minced and mixed in with the rice and vegetables. I wanted to create the same flavors and supporting texture for my Asian inspired meals …
You never need to buy prepackaged Teriyaki sauce again!! Whipping up your own at home is easy and cost effective. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry! You can keep whatever you do not use right away in the fridge for future use. I think this is the best tasting teriyaki I …
Pesto noodles are a very comforting and flavorful dish. When you are trying to live a healthier life style it is daunting to think you have to give up something you love. Most diets fail because of the negative outlook of giving up or doing without. You positively do NOT have to suffer! You can …
Comfort foods. When most people think of comfort foods one of the classic choices is meat loaf. It is a savory, easy to eat and swallow entree that is often pared with comforting side dishes like mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese. The beauty of meat loaf is that you can serve it for dinner …