Weeknight dinners are always a challenge for me…especially when I have evening swim lessons scheduled. Dinners have to be simple, come together fast, yet be tasty. That’s a tall order, for sure! Luckily boneless pork chops perfectly fit these parameters. This recipe is definitely one of my go-to’s! Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, thin or thick
After the richness of holiday food & drink, I look forward to simple, basic, straight-forward healthful meals. White Chicken Chili made in the slow cooker meets all my requirements for January cooking – it’s warm, satisfying, tasty, healthy AND easy! Pair it with a delish cornbread & a salad & dinner is good-to-go! Serves 6
Nothing beats a great molasses cookie…nothing…except maybe gingerbread. Which is interesting because molasses cookies began as a small cake form of gingerbread. Knowing that connection fully explains why I love them so much. They’re molasses-y sweet, spicy & chewy. I always look forward to making…and eating…these every year! Ingredients 3/4 c melted butter 1/4 c molasses
Let the Holiday baking begin! I used to do all my holiday baking in one crazy weekend. Certainly fun…but the resulting dozens of cookies left me a bit overwhelmed. Now I take a more moderate approach by baking one recipe each weekend in Dec. If you’d like a new addition to your holiday cookie repertoire, here
Oh the lowly cauliflower. Many folks dislike it…especially raw. However, in our current low-carb culture, cauliflower is gaining some notoriety (can you say “riced cauliflower”?). I do like cauliflower, but my fav way to prepare it is roasted. Try this awesome recipe for a new twist on your next batch! Ingredients 2 T olive oil, divided
Isn’t Thanksgiving food THE BEST?! Although I do enjoy turkey, I’d be perfectly happy with a table full of stuffing & cranberry sauce. If you have Thanksgiving leftovers, here’s a great way to repurpose them into a fun, new meal. Enjoy Thanksgiving the 2nd or even 3rd time around! Ingredients 1 T olive oil 4 c leftover stuffing
Vinegar is having a renaissance. It’s quickly becoming the new “in” food – especially apple cider vinegar. Studies have suggested that consuming vinegar can fight obesity, improve blood sugar levels & calm acid reflux. Personally…I just like the taste!! Here’s a great recipe to not only up your vinegar intake, but also eat more of those
Here’s an EASY Fall-oriented recipe for you – homemade applesauce! Not only will you have a really tasty (and healthful) side dish or dessert…but your house will smell A-MA-ZING as well. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs apples (about 16 medium), cored & diced (see NOTES) 1 c apple juice 1-3 cinnamon sticks 2-4 t whole cardamom
I know…I know…MORE pumpkin recipes! I apologize to those of you who are pumpkin haters…but I dearly LOVE pumpkin & can’t get enough!! So, here ya go – one more pumpkin recipe. A big thanks to my friend, Kerry Flaker for turning me onto this amazing, hearty, pumpkin-y bread! Ingredients 1-1/2 c sugar 1 c
Seasonal eating is something that I really enjoy doing. I like the idea of having certain foods only when they’re at their peak. Because I don’t eat them regularly I find that, when they do come into season, I enjoy them so much more! Such is the way with winter squashes. Enjoy this fun recipe! Ingredients