I am a bit of a health nut, but I also have a large family that likes everyday food to look and taste like gourmet food. My approach to food is likened to that of a runway model: I want it to be the center of attention, and certainly […]
Tag: Veggies
BRUSSELS SPROUT SLIDERS
Sweet, sour, HOT, cheesy, bacon, veggie One-Bite delights! There is everything to love about these Brussels Sprout Sliders with Ghost Chili Onion Jam! Serve as an appetizer. A complete meal for a luncheon. Perfect on a Tapas/Meze table spread, but most of all enjoy the layers of satisfying flavors these […]
KIDS SMOOTHIES
Yesterday’s shakes are now called Smoothies, and wow are they fantastic! The perfect breakfast, lunch, or after-school snack for children. You would be amazed at what you can hide in them. This one was made just for my granddaughter, Rebecca. She loves strawberries, and so with a few other yummy […]
GRANDMAS SNEAKY MEATBALLS
Picky Eaters! Could be your kids. Your grandchildren. The adult in your life. Or… maybe it’s YOU! I have a trick for getting the pickiest eater to eat lots of veggies. It worked for my kids. Works for my grandkids, and it is sure to work for you picky adults […]
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN & ROOTS
Don’t you just love it when your entire dinner can be cooked in one pan, particularly if you are just cooking for you! This healthy dinner for one can be prepared in under an hour, start to finish, or simply double up the ingredients and use a slightly larger pan […]
PIZZA ROLL
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Anything you can put ON and pizza, you can put IN a Pizza Roll. Actually, the possibilities are more inviting, because the Pizza Roll is easier to eat, serve, and save. Use your imagination, or simply empty your fridge into this easy to make dough, roll that […]
LUNCH IN A JAR
We shouldn’t need the onset of bathing suit season to eat healthy, but often we do. While breakfast can be the easy meal to start the day, and dinner more thoughtfully planned, lunch is usually the meal we are too busy to think about; therefore, we often make our worst […]
SEAFOOD STIR FRY
What’s not to love about a healthy stir fry! With briny seafood, hot chili cashews, crispy vegetables, and juicy fruits, I’d say we have ourselves the perfect Colorful meal! This dish is all about the color, health, and crunch. You can swap out any of the ingredients, because the […]
EGGPLANT TOWER
A quick meal that packs a huge punch in flavor, health properties, and visual eye candy! Eggplant Towers are fabulous year-round. The Portobello mushrooms, as well as the eggplant takes on a very meaty texture, making it both filling and delicious. There are several steps in the preparation but […]
ROASTED PEPPERS
I can’t think of anything more luscious as an accompaniment to a Charcuterie, Pizza, Sandwich, or simply pureed as a Dip, than Roasted Marinated Peppers! Red peppers are sweet and juicy, and if you like just a touch of heat, roast a chili peppers along with it and add […]