Cauliflower mixed with cheese, scallions, garlic and self rising flour; then fried until golden brown make a tasty side dish. Our youngest daughter does NOT like cauliflower at all. No matter how I prepare it. I can't say I blame her as I didn't even like it myself until several years ago, and now I love it. My favorite way to eat cauliflower is roasted with some fresh garlic. One night I decided that I would puree some frozen cauliflower I had and make fritters out of them. How do you ... Read More about Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa tossed with black beans and golden sunburst tomatoes in a lime vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tasty light salad. Quinoa is a seed that is rich in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. It has a nutty flavor and is also naturally gluten free. Because you can serve quinoa hot or cold, it makes a tasty alternative to rice or potatoes; as well as a delicious cold salad. Ingredients For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: ... Read More about Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken Breasts
Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a combination of honey, lemon juice and rosemary; then grilled is a healthy, low fat delicious weeknight meal. You can really learn a lot in a year without even realizing it. Last year, I can honestly say I used to burn or just about overcook everything I tried to grill (to the point of shoe leather!). I have to say, though I'm not perfect yet, I am doing a much better job and these Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken Breasts were cooked ... Read More about Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken Breasts
Sautéed French Green Beans with Mushrooms
French green beans sautéed with fresh mushrooms, butter and garlic powder is a quick and easy vegetable side dish that tastes great accompanying any meal. Looking for a quick, nutritious vegetable the kids will love? These Sautéed French Green Beans with Mushrooms have been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. You all know I prefer using fresh vegetables to canned, but sometimes frozen vegetables are great to have in a pinch. Frozen vegetables are usually frozen ... Read More about Sautéed French Green Beans with Mushrooms
Feta and Sage Mini Chicken Meatloaf
Feta and Sage Mini Chicken Meatloaf made with ground chicken, fresh sage, onions and Feta cheese is a deliciously healthy, simple weeknight meal. So if you can't tell by my picture, I'm spilling a secret. These are actually mint leaves in the photo, not sage leaves. I completely forgot to save one for photo purposes after the meatloaf was done and used all of what I had in the recipe. Oh well, nobody's perfect right! These little meatloaves were still delicious and I loved the flavors of ... Read More about Feta and Sage Mini Chicken Meatloaf
Chicken, Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms
Chicken thighs cooked slowly in a Dutch oven with fresh zucchini, Portobello mushrooms, garlic and basil in a Chianti wine sauce. This Chicken, Zucchini & Portobello Mushrooms in a Chianti Red Wine Sauce was delicious and by using chicken thighs, it was also extremely moist. Literally. Fall off of the bone moist! I love one-pot meals. Mostly because of the easy cleanup, but there is something about having all of your ingredients meld flavors together in one pot ... Read More about Chicken, Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms