While I’m on the subject of comfort foods, a BLT is right up there. I love a BLT anytime of year, but I love it even more during the summer months. Especially, when you pick the tomato and lettuce fresh … Read More...
Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
OMG! It is beyond cold! I am California Dreaming and I think my poor car is too! So of course this cold makes me want to stay in and enjoy some comfort food. Pizza is one of those comfort foods, … Read More...
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Here is a healthy nacho for those of you that can keep up your resolution and need something to munch on at the football parties. I’m thinking this will be my alternative to the chips and dips this year for … Read More...
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
With the long, cold and sometimes it’s too cold, winters, I tend to rely on comfort foods to chase my winter blues away. This sounds like a good dish to chase those blues away. I’m thinking I will try it … Read More...
Steak and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Are you watching football this weekend? My team is out of it already, but that won’t stop me from watching football. Since I started writing these posts, I was told that we need to try some of the new recipes … Read More...
Pasta with Fennel, Arugula and Lemon
I love pasta, but sometimes I just want the pasta without sauce. This is a quick meal that comes together easily. Most of the waiting time is for the water to boil for the pasta and then for the pasta … Read More...
Fruit and Greek Yogurt Salad
Here is a healthy breakfast to start your day or maybe you like a big hardy breakfast and eat something light for lunch. This is an easy breakfast, lunch or snack that you can prepare in minutes if you have … Read More...
Spicy Cioppino
December ended with some warm temperatures and it was nice till this weekend. Then old man winter decided we needed a reminder of how harsh and cold he can be. Temperatures below zero and wind chills making us feel even … Read More...
Seared Shrimp Vindaloo with Vegetables
I feel it is still a little early for Valentines items, but I figured it wouldn’t be too early if you are planning a healthy romantic dinner at home. A reminder that Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year, so … Read More...
Pizza Nachos
Two of your favorite football party foods rolled into one. When you think football, you think pizza and nachos. Well, at least we do in this household. I wish I thought to combine these two together before. You can use … Read More...
Buffalo Chicken Bites
If you have already started to eat healthy, but would like to cheat a little, then these buffalo chicken bites are for you. You can settle your craving, while behaving with one of these bites. These would be great appetizers … Read More...
Cheesy Potato Fries
It’s football Sunday and time to eat the last of those greasy, not so good for you food. I’m starting my resolution to eat healthier on Monday, I want to extend the holiday through this weekend. I’ll save this recipe … Read More...
Chocolate Cupcake for Two
This could be a dangerous recipe to have, but I love the idea of only making two cupcakes at one time. This is perfect for those chocolate cravings and you don’t want to have more cupcakes around than you should … Read More...
Chipotle Turkey Roll-Up
Need a new snack idea for the weekend or still trying to plan your Superbowl party, here is a new dish sure to please. This is quick and easy and will travel well if you want to take it to … Read More...
Apple Cake with whole apples and Cinnamon
This may be a dessert, but I can see myself eating it for breakfast too. Yup, I will eat pie for breakfast too. Thank goodness we don’t eat a lot of desserts. This would be a great dish to bring … Read More...
Easy Cocktail Beef Empanadas
Here is another snack item for your football games. You could also make these as appetizers for a party, maybe even make them for lunch for the family with a side salad. Or a snack for a group of teenagers … Read More...
15 Frugal Meals on a Small Budget
After all the spending on Christmas, people tend to look at spending less wherever possible. Meals can take a big chunk out of your budget. We’ve been using coupons and only buying sale items. It can be a downer, if … Read More...
25 Easy and Healthy Smoothies
I’ve never been a breakfast person. I just can’t get up and eat right away and unfortunately, my daughter seems to be the same way. When she has early morning practice or a meet, this doesn’t bode well for her. … Read More...
13 Meals Under 300 Calories
Here are some more healthy recipes to help you start your new year right. I can’t guarantee to always give you healthy recipes, but I will try to fill them in here and there. Here you will find some of … Read More...
50 Healthy Recipes for the New Year
It’s the new year and more than half of the people have made a resolution to eat healthier and exercise. I will try to do more of both, but didn’t make it my resolution. Why? Because I always fail. I … Read More...