Fresh green beans and sliced peaches tossed with chopped pecans in a maple vinaigrette is a delightfully flavorful Autumnal salad. I know I'm a little late with this one as August was National Peach Month, but at least I made it under the wire. Besides, you can still get fresh, juicy peaches through the end of September. I really enjoyed this salad as it had the perfect mix of crunchy and sweet. How do you make Green Bean and Peach Salad with a maple pecan vinaigrette? For ... Read More about Green Bean and Peach Salad in a Maple Pecan Vinaigrette
Blueberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with blueberries, pecans, crumbled goat cheese and quinoa is a healthy weeknight meal idea that's loaded with flavor. I know. Blueberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms is a mouthful to say. But I had to find some way to describe all of the goodness stuffed in these mushroom caps. I'm usually so busy running around during the day I don't have much time to eat lunch. I'm a "grab and go" type of person. However, this also tends to get ... Read More about Blueberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins made with cocoa powder, semi sweet and dark chocolate are so chocolatey. WARNING! The following recipe for Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are not healthy in any way, shape or form, but they certainly taste darn good. Sometimes a girl just needs a chocolate fix. And being there are three of us under one roof, it's bound to happen from time to time. I don't usually keep sweets like cookies and candy in the house. So when the chocolate craving ... Read More about Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Portuguese Baked Beans
Portuguese Baked Beans made with Navy beans, Portuguese chourico, peppers, and garlic in a tomato-based sauce. For as long as I've been married, every family picnic with my in-laws has always included my mother in laws' Portuguese Baked Beans. Everyone loves them! I realized I had never made them myself so I finally got her recipe. I was excited to learn that she just doctored up canned beans to make this recipe. At first, I thought about doing the same thing, but then when I looked at ... Read More about Portuguese Baked Beans
Ladolemono Sauce (Michael Psilakis Copycat)
Ladolemono is a citrusy Greek sauce made with mustard, lemon and oregano that tastes great on lamb, chicken or fish. I found this recipe while looking through one of my food magazines and I loved the simplicity of it so much, that I had to share it with all of you as well. Renowned chef Michael Psilakis created this recipe and since I love the flavors of fresh squeezed lemon juice, oregano, Dijon mustard, I decided to use it as a marinade instead of a dipping sauce for grilled ... Read More about Ladolemono Sauce (Michael Psilakis Copycat)
Black Bean and Turkey Chili
Black Bean & Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey; then slowly simmered with spices and black beans. I know it's not quite chili weather, but that doesn't mean you can't make an all-in-one meal year round! Especially if you're like my family and you're already running ragged with the kids activities. This Black Bean and Turkey Chili is a hearty and healthy dinner that you can make ahead of time, then reheat for a quick weeknight meal. How do you make Black Bean ... Read More about Black Bean and Turkey Chili