Salmon for Dinner is a Favorite! I know lots of people who adore salmon for dinner. I do, too. It's easy to cook at home, it's full of wonderful flavor, and you can find it quickly at your grocery store or seafood market. Cooking salmon really is easy, especially when you grill, broil, bake or saute it with a little butter or extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Delicious. Just for fun, why not get a little snazzy next time with your salmon? This Parmesan & Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe is for you! Parmesan & Cashew Crusted Salmon – 2 servings 2 … [Read more...] about Parmesan & Cashew Crusted Salmon Recipe
Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time and CleanUp!
Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time & Fuss Do you own a sheet pan? If you do, then say hello to Sheet Pan Dinners! With my motto of keeping it simple in the kitchen, this technique of making a quick and tasty dinner is hard to beat. Sheet pan dinners help you keep it simple because they're: Easy to plan Easy to prep Easy to cook Easy to clean up Examples of Sheet Pan Dinner Combinations Take your choice of these options to save time when your hungry family asks, What's for dinner? Lean Meat: Lean pork loin chops + BBQ spice rub + root vegetables like sweet potatoes, … [Read more...] about Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time and CleanUp!
Mediterranean Style Nutrition
Mediterranean Style Nutrition and the Science Behind It I used to think that foods from the Mediterranean were exotic, hard to find and difficult to cook. Then, I started a personal challenge to learn more, cook more and really get to know these delicious and nutritious foods. Boy, was I wrong! Mediterranean style foods are sensible, everyday foods, they are easy to find and they cook up easily. Their health promoting qualities are amazing as you can read in this science-based article. But, best of all, they taste heavenly. 12 Mediterranean Style Foods for Your Kitchen To prepare … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Style Nutrition
A Great Little Corn Muffin!
A Great Little Corn Muffin is Really Versatile & Yum! Here in North Carolina, cornbread is a real favorite. I'm not a born-Southerner, though, so usually decide to make muffins instead. These are not too sweet and will fit into all kinds of tasty occasions like -- breakfast with honey or jam, lunch with a bowl of steamy chili or homemade soup, snack-time with a simple smoothie, or dinner with an easy omelet or fritatta. Or, make these muffins for brunch with lean sausage, fruit salad and tea/coffee. A Great Little Corn Muffin Recipe 1 cup white (or white wheat) flour 1 cup … [Read more...] about A Great Little Corn Muffin!
Mix Up Your Meals in September!
In September Let’s Celebrate: Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month Eat Chicken Month National Mushroom Month Whole Grains Month With Meals Like These: Entrée Salad: Spinach + Soy Beans (Edamame) + Dried Cranberries + Grilled Chicken + Cooked/Chilled Quinoa Soup & Sandwich: Cup of Butternut Squash Soup & Whole Wheat Pita stuffed with Grilled or Sautéed Portabella Mushroom + Tomatoes + Sprouts + Cucumbers Foil Packets on the Grill: Lightly spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil, then add cut-up broccoli, onion, zucchini or yellow squash. Sprinkle with herbs, … [Read more...] about Mix Up Your Meals in September!
Summer Dinners!
The Best Summer Dinners get you in-and-out of the kitchen! In the summer, I'm a big believer in getting myself and my family fed and then moving on to other fun stuff like gardening, bicycling around the neighborhood or taking a dip in the pool. Getting in-and-out of the kitchen quickly is definitely my plan. This can be challenging, though, so here are 5 summer dinners ideas for you to try. 1. Stacked-up Summer Dinner: This is fun to do and filling. Get out what you have on hand and stack it up! I like a stack like the one pictured here: salad greens, leftover cooked chicken, … [Read more...] about Summer Dinners!