Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a new side dish that's full of flavor with these Asiago & Basil Red Bliss Baked Potato Croquettes. It never fails. I ALWAYS make too many mashed potatoes! So, instead of letting them sit in my refrigerator until I throw them away (I don't like leftovers), I recycle them into another side dish like these potato croquettes. It's best to use day old mashed potatoes as they are usually too soft when prepared the first day. This time around I had made red ... Read More about Asiago and Basil Red Bliss Baked Potato Croquettes
13 Recipes You Can Make with Pesto
Pesto adds a delicious depth of flavor to any recipe and can be made with our without nuts, using fresh basil and even other vegetables and herbs. Summer gardens are in full swing and if you're like me, you have a plethora of fresh basil. You can freeze it to use in sauces later in the year or mix up a batch of fresh pesto to use in recipes throughout the year. What is Pesto? The word 'pesto' means pounded in Italian and traditionally is made with fresh basil, garlic, ... Read More about 13 Recipes You Can Make with Pesto
Baked Caprese Chicken Meatballs
Baked chicken meatballs made caprese style with fire roasted diced tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil. I've mentioned previously that we tend to eat a lot of chicken; whether it's whole roasted, boneless, thighs or even ground. I like to mix it up a bit so dinner doesn't become monotonous. Recently, I had taken out ground chicken to make chili, but since I haven't been doing the food shopping we didn't have any beans. And yes, I've been getting back in the kitchen ... Read More about Baked Caprese Chicken Meatballs
65+ Easy Weeknight Shrimp Recipes
Not only are shrimp loaded with lean protein, they're also one of the most popular seafood choices in America. Since they are low in fat, full of Vitamin B12, calcium and Omega 3's, they're also great for those on a diet. There are so many different ways to prepare shrimp including to serve as an appetizer, soup, salad, tacos, sandwiches or as a main entree. Here are 65+ Easy Weeknight Shrimp Recipes to help give you some variety in your meal planning. 65+ ... Read More about 65+ Easy Weeknight Shrimp Recipes
Honey BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
This tangy, smokey flavored chicken salad is made with rotisserie chicken, honey bbq sauce and Ranch salad dressing. Chicken salad is one of my favorite lunches; especially now that I'm homebound recuperating from double ankle surgery. I tend to eat three smaller meals per day instead of a larger breakfast, snack and dinner. My body is craving protein; which helps with the healing process. Most of the time I'll just make regular rotisserie chicken salad, but every now and then I ... Read More about Honey BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Fennel and Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms
White button mushrooms filled with a stuffing made from fennel, garlic and Asiago cheese; then baked until golden brown. I just love mushrooms so I'm always finding a new way to make them stuffed or sautéed. I also include them in a lot of my recipes; especially when stuffed like Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms or these Fennel and Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms. health benefits of mushrooms They have no cholesterol, fats and very low ... Read More about Fennel and Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms