All Recipes
Easiest Steamed Artichokes
If you’ve never cooked whole, fresh artichokes, you might not believe how easy it is…or how amazing they taste! Before I got married, I had never eaten an artichokeโone that didnโt come out of a can anyway. And then for our first Christmas together, my husbandโs grandmother gave us a set of artichoke plates.…
Healthy 5 (or 6) Ingredient Blender Muffins ๏ผsweetened with whole fruit
Sugar. ย It’s a major buzzword these days because so many of us eat too much of it. ย Generally speaking, I’m a healthy eater, yet I’m guilty of consuming more than the 25 gram/6 teaspoon daily limit recommended for women. ย (The lucky guys among us are afforded 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons per day.) ย So a…
Mediterranean Chicken & Hummus Bowls
Last month I had the privilege of serving as the featured speaker for a heart health awareness luncheon at Elizabethtown College, a small liberal arts college not far from my home. Leading up to the event, I had been asked to help devise the menu, too. Given the theme of the day, a menu rich…
Smoky Skillet Chicken
An easy spice rub delivers amazing flavor for chicken that tastes great as is, with an optional sauce, or as a foundation for your favorite bowl recipe. A friend once informed me that she was sick and tired of dreaming up new ways to make chicken interesting. Her family members all liked chicken, so…
Cilantro Lime Crema
Five ingredients and countless ways to enjoy. That’s this recipe in a nutshell. It’s like a little magic wand that can be waved to perk up plain chicken, fish, a simple baked potato, and so much more. And who couldn’t use a little dinnertime magic from time to time? I first made this sublime sauce…
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup
All the flavor of the classic Irish dish in soul-warming soup form. Easy, satisfying, and leftovers are a treat! I was jinxed! The very same day a friend asked me if I had ever made something that flat-out flopped, it happened. Usually, my kitchen disasters hinge on my general clumsiness, like dropped salad bowls…
What it Means to “B” a Better Business
Are you more inclined to do business with people because you like them? When purchasing groceries and other household items, is cost the primary factor in your decision making? Or are your choices influenced by a broader mission espoused by the manufacturer? Generally speaking, I find comfort in dealing with people I know and…
Reader Favorites from the First 5 Years
One of the fifth grade teachers at my elementary school was as popular for his likeable personality and teaching style as he was for his birthday–he was born on Leap Day. We all thought it was so funny that he was only 7 or 8 years old, but I remember feeling a little sad for…
Toasty Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal
Though it may not sound like the most glamorous food choice, there’s something timeless and just plain satisfying about a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I’m pretty sure I’ll never outgrow them. (Anyone else with me?) But for those who may not love the mixture between two slices of bread, the sweet and…
Crock Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (with freezer bag option)
Crock Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is classic comfort food that’s wholesome and easy to make. Freezer bag option provides added convenience. We all have days that donโt go as planned. Computers crash, kids get sick, or the car doesn’t start, but we still have to eat. An easy recipe is especially welcome…
Roasted Cauliflower Rings
Roasted cauliflower is suddenly finger food thanks to this wholesome recipe. Naturally gluten-free, these rings can also be dairy-free and vegan based on chosen topping. Andrea calls these bagels, but I couldnโt quite go there. Whatever the title, this bagel-shaped alternative to the usual roasted veggies tastes really good. And like bagels, you can…
Baked Tamari Maple Salmon
Since February marks American Heart Month, thereโs no better time than the present to think about small changes that could possibly make a big difference in our health. There seems to be a โTop 10โ list for everything these days, likely because itโs a great way to group items in a manageable way. (David Letterman…
