This recipe for Roasted Italian potatoes and onions is just delicious. It makes the perfect fall side dish. The onions are crispy on the outside and have a lovely flavor and texture when you bite into them. This potato recipe is super easy to do. The potatoes and onions take on a really delicious flavor…
These banana chocolate cupcakes give us the sweet treat we are looking for without a lot of calories. My husband and I are both trying to lose weight right now, but we also have a sweet tooth that we don’t want to deny. The secret to the slightly lower calories in these cupcakes is using…
This Chicken Bacon Alfredo pizza definitely takes pizza to the next level. It is creamy and fresh tasting and easy to assemble. Our family loves pizza, but I have grown very tired of the traditional tomato sauce variety. I love to experiment with olive oil bases, or other unusual ways to make pizza. Chicken Bacon…
One of my favorite candy tastes is chocolate coconut and almonds. Fortunately, this coconut and almond candy recipe is a cinch to make. A delicious coconut base, topped with an almond, and covered in chocolate is like a party in my mouth. Today, I am trying my hand and making a homemade version. The recipe…
Turmeric is not just used for making Asian and Indian foods. There are also many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is an often used spice in curry recipes and is a healthy way to add flavor and color to an Indian inspired home cooked meal like Tikka Masala. Turmeric is a tropical plant (it needs…
What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne, and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The…
One of the more recent developments in the world of kitchen gadgets are silicone kitchen products. I first heard about them when I tried a silicone baking mat, but since then have heard of many other products. Some popular silicone products are oven mitts, pastry brushes, barbeque brushes, cupcake liners, spatulas, and a host of…
These tips to save money on food will show you how to get the most out of your shopping dollar while still enjoying great tasting meals. As with so many money saving tips, it’s best to start small and be sensible. If your household loves meat, swapping tofu for meat because it is cheaper won’t…
Don’t reach for the bag of tortilla chips! It’s time to make your own homemade tortilla chips and salsa. I have to admit it. I don’t have a lot of will power to resist the things that I love to eat. They always say, don’t trust a skinny cook. I guess it is safe to…
This Beef veggie salad with pear Gorgonzola dressing is not your average salad. It is gorgeous, and also packs a healthy and tasty punch with the great tasting salad dressing. If you are trying to lose some weight, eating salads for lunch is a good choice. You can load up on tons of healthy low…
This Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom pizza is made with one of the darlings of the gluten free world – chickpea flour. Anyone who is following a Gluten Free diet knows the challenge that comes from trying to prepare some of your favorite foods. But, with a few substitutes and some creativity, that does not need…
This Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast is my semi homemade take on a dish from Golden Corral. It is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. Once in a while, my husband and I go to Golden Corral for their buffet. One of the dishes on their buffet that I really like is their…
Treat your family to this garlic lovers roast beef. It’s easy to prepare and very flavorful. If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for garlic lover’s roast beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast…
This recipe for a gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the I love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. Keep reading to learn how to make these tasty peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Healthy gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I…
This Roasted Carrot salad is super easy to make and so delicious. Your family will ask for this recipe as a side dish again and again. I love roasting almost all vegetables. It seems to bring out the natural sweetness in them. If your kids don’t like veggies, try roasting them. You may be surprised to…
This recipe for oven baked cod and shrimp with a lemon mustard sauce is perfect for a busy weeknight when time is at a premium. Best of all, the dish is low calorie and also Gluten Free. The whole recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. But don’t let that fool you –…
Pork and vegetable fried rice is a staple of most Chinese restaurants. But you don’t need to rely on takeaway to enjoy it. Just make your own. It is pretty easy to do and tastes great. Best of all no MSG which most Chinese restaurants use. Keep reading to find out how to make this…
We had an Asian dinner party recently, and I wanted to end the meal with something light that would finish off the exotic Asian flavors in clean manner. But I still wanted my guests to think of this as a lovely dessert. I came up with this Japanese fruit plate and they loved it! Japanese…
This toasted sesame teriyaki chicken recipe is easy to make and super tasty. It’s flavored with soy sauce, Chinese five spice powder, and garlic. There is no need to head to your favorite Chinese restaurant. Make your favorite dishes at home. It is easier than you might think. Keep reading to find out how to…
Poultry seasoning is a delicious dried spice mix that really brings out the flavor of chicken and turkey. Don’t you just love it when you are all set to make one of your favorite recipes and discover that you are out of a single ingredient? I had that happen to me tonight as I was…
My husband has a newly discovered love of antiques. He has always been fond of them, but lately he seems to be on a mission for all sorts of antique hunting. We recently took a day trip to Greensboro, NC and spent many hours wandering around one of our favorite antique shops – The Antique…
It seems that almost everything that is found around the house can be turned into creative planters. No matter how large or small, a plant seems to be able to find its way into anything with an opening large enough to put in some soil. Typewriters, bicycles, cowboy boots, paint cans, child’s wagons and even…
With each new year, I am filled with the hope of things to come and also reflect on the year that passed. I find comfort in motivational sayings to help me keep on track for the resolutions that I have just made for the new year. Many of these photos come from flowers in my…
Don’t throw those shopping bags out. There are dozens of uses for plastic grocery bags! Plastic or paper is a question often heard at the check out of the grocery store. Even though paper is better for the environment, I usually choose plastic, because I know that I will be reusing them. Plastic grocery bags…
Did you know that there is quite a list of foods you should not keep in the fridge? The storage of foods is one the most-discussed topics in the food industry. After all, we want to make sure that the money spent is not wasted and that our food is as fresh and tasty as…
So many recipes that we prepare, almost on a daily basis require onions. And so many of us end up in tears the minute we try to slice one. But it is very easy to slice onions without crying if you follow just a few easy steps. It is easy to Slice Onions without Crying….