Farro is a super delicious grain that has a nutty taste with undertones of oats and barley. It is packed full of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Farro is also a great alternative to refined grains and can easily be added to your diet. Farro can be made in advance and stored for the week…
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Chicken & Veggie Bean Thread Noodle Dish
My favorite Chinese dish as a child always included Bean Thread/Chinese Vermicelli/Cellophane Noodles because it made me feel as if I was eating pasta. I vividly remember my parents selling me on the “Pasta” at a Chinese Restaurant and it became my go-to dish as a young girl. These noodles are super healthy and are…
Baked Rigatoni Pomodoro
This recipe is so Super Quick,Easy, and Delicious….Baked Rigatoni Pomodoro is made with roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, and spinach. It is a Delightful alternative to the traditional baked pastas. This Pasta is a Lighter and Healthier yet still So Satisfying……Enjoy!!!
Fall Off (the wagon) Friday With A Toasted Sriracha Mayo BLT Flatbread
Fall Off (the wagon) Friday With A Toasted Sriracha Mayo BLT Flatbread is great way to start your weekend. Whether it be a quick meal, late night snack after a few cocktails, or a Sunday Football lunch or dinner…You will enjoy the Spicy Mayo along with the Melted Cheese base, top with your favorite lettuce and tomatoes….Cheers & And Let the Holiday Celebrations/Parties Begin…Enjoy!!!
MOM’s, aka (T-Bone, Snaanster, Nana, Chief)Thumbprint Christmas Cookies
Mom’s aka (T-Bone, Snaanster, Nana, Chief) Thumbprint Cookies Christmas Cookies will potentially be the Healthiest and Tastiest Cookie you have all Holiday Season. I honestly have been making these cookies since I was a little girl and love them….AND I don’t even like nuts in my sweets, but they are fantastic. I added the original recipe from my mom, and from the look of it, it sure does age me, LOL….Enjoy!!!
Featured Interview & Dish…. A Soffrito Beef Roast Yucca & Yam Latkes with A Side of Plantains
Author Kate Stone Lombardi wrote a book called “The Mama’s Boy Myth, Why Keeping Our Sons Close Makes them Stronger” It is about the importance of the mother and son bond and studies revealed that boys with strong bonds with their mothers fare better in school, the workplace, and in friendships and relationships with significant…
Tasty Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas
What’s for dinner tonight?? Well I made this last night, but it makes for a perfect weeknight meal for you and your family. This recipe is a Simple, Easy, and Uniquely Delicious…..Tasty Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas is a perfect comfort meal with along with Awesome Heart Healthy benefits. The Veggies, when stewed, are a perfect blend to the chicken, enchilada sauce, and tortillas….Enjoy!!!
Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice
What to do with the leftover Shrimp from the Holidays?? Don’t throw it out, LOL!! Some may ask, “Can Shrimp Fried Rice Really be Healthy??” It certainly can be especially with lots of Heart Healthy & Fibrous veggies (garlic, onion, ginger, asparagus, peas, edamame, and more) and I promise it is absolutely delicious….Enjoy and Good Luck to All that still have to shop, cook, and wrap…..Me Too!!! T-5!!!
Fall Off (the wagon) Fridays with a Slow Cooker Chicago Style Reuben
Fall Off (the wagon) Fridays with a Slow Cooker Chicago Style Reuben is one of my most favorite sandwiches. On any given Friday or Saturday “late night”, this was my twenty-something food of choice(then came kids). It is so quick and easy to make and a perfect meal to go along with this Sunday Nights Bears game! Pair it with my favorite beer, LAGUNITAS, Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’, Ale, Yummy!!!! Cheers to a Happy, Healthy, and Safe Weekend….Enjoy!!!
Delicious & Healthy Pasta Bolognese
Who loves Pasta with Bolognese Sauce?? This Dish is Sooooo Quick, Easy, and Tasty, I promise your whole family will enjoy it. This Delicious & Healthy Pasta Bolognese is a fantastic weeknight dinner. This recipe is a shout out to my Mom who has always cooked delicious and healthy meals….Enjoy!!!