Don’t have time to cook? Hate to cook? Don’t know what to do with certain foods? Want to save money on meals? I hope to inspire you and help you create delicious meals that are healthy and simple to make as well as fast and affordable.
2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper 1 TBS. dried dill (or 3 TBS, fresh, chopped dill) 1 TBS. chopped mint leaves 1 TBS dried cilantro (or 3-4 TBS. fresh cilantro, chopped) 1 tsp. dried tarragon dash of cayenne Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate overnight. Stir and serve…… Continue reading #3 Herbed Yogurt Dip
1 large or 2 small eggplant, washed and diced about the size of cherry tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped 1-2 garlic cloves, minced extra virgin olive oil – will use roughly 4-5 tablespoons Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons sundried tomatoes, finely diced Toss all ingredients up to the salt (leave black…… Continue reading Dip #2- Roasted Eggplant Dip/Spread
1 can white beans of choice-rinsed and drained [ white, great northern or butter beans are a good choice] 1 Haas avocado halved, peeled 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. dried dill [or 4 teaspoons fresh dill] 1 small clove garlic crushed or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2-4 TBS. olive oil, sesame oil or grape seed…… Continue reading 1- White Bean-Avocado Dip
My son, Ryan, spent 4 months on the west coast. He returned home Oct. 1st and he’s staying with me until he finds a place to relocate. He’s 26 and fun to have around so I’m enjoying it while it lasts. I think about how fun it would be to have my youngest here too, like old times; they grow far too…… Continue reading My Kitchen Takeover & Pumpkin Cookies
I have something interesting and exciting to share! Anyone who really knows me, knows that I’m a pretty poor sleeper. I feel tired, I go to bed, I toss and turn for hours. I limit my caffeine intake to mostly mornings only but it doesn’t quite matter-although if I drink caffeine in the afternoon, I’m wide awake till…… Continue reading Celery Juice for Better Sleep
It looks unhealthy but it’s not! 🙂 While I don’t normally make a habit of eating soy, once in awhile it’s okay as a treat. Tempeh is low in fat, low in sodium, high in protein & potassium, has no cholesterol, has some calcium vitamin B6, magnesium, B12 and 25% iron per cup. Slice 1…… Continue reading Browned Tempeh with Marinara Snack
In my attempt to eat less during dinner I’m trying to eat more vegetable based soups before the main course. I decided to use fresh veggies that I recently picked up from the local farm stand. A few of the highlight veggies turned out to make one fabulous soup! Here’s the recipe: 3 large potatoes…… Continue reading Potato, Fresh Corn & Leek Chowder with Celeriac
It’s easy! Grab a few handfuls of string beans, 1 zucchini 1 summer (yellow crookneck) squash 2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced or pressed 2-3 Tbs. Olive oil 2 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce Salt & Pepper to taste Add all ingredients to a medium-high heated pan and sautee for about 5 minutes until veggies…… Continue reading Sautéed Squash and String Beans
My new favorite gluten free grain You can pop it like you would make popcorn, simmer it and use it in a wide variety of ways. I made a curried sorghum salad from Bob’s Red Mill sorghum. I did pop some too, it tasted good and looked like cute little popcorn!
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