There are all sorts of ways that you can recycle old household materials to make DIY Greenhouses. Extend your growing season with one of these creative ideas. I’ve been trying to get my husband to build me a greenhouse in our back yard for years, but it seems that this is one project that just…
I love bananas as much as the next guy. But my main use of them is in my cereal in the morning to get my daily dose of potassium. That is not the case with these creative people. Banana food art projects puts a new spin on the popular fruit. Banana Food Art – Carving…
I love recipes that take me back to my childhood. This is even more important to me now that my mother has passed away. Anything that reminds me of her is a precious recipe. These date bars are a recipe that she often made when I was a little girl. Benefits of using Dates Dates…
One of my family’s favorite side dishes are twice baked potatoes. But the normal version is full of fat, cream, butter and calories. This healthier version uses a healthy spread and veggie cheese but is still full of flavor. Slimmed Down Twice Baked Potatoes The recipe is simple. Just bake your potatoes first, scoop out the…
I love portobello mushrooms in just about any dish. They are hearty and filling and just delicious. This recipe for Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms has been slimmed down to save calories without sacrificing any of the delicious taste. Slimmed Down Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms They are easy to make and use A Go Veggie Parmesan and Monterrey…
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is one of my most favorite sweet treats. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies have a crunchy outer layer of chocolate (cocoa) with a filling of smooth peanut butter. I always warm these cookies just before eating to get that straight from the oven taste. They are delicious with…
This Vegan Lasagna is full of flavor and heart healthy vegetables without all of the fat and cholesterol that a normal lasagna contains. And at only 300 calories per serving, it is also easy on the waist line. Healthy and Delicious Vegan Lasagna The recipe is not a quick and easy one. Plan on a…
This easy grilled London broil recipe has a zesty rub that gives it a load of flavor and a red wine marinade that tenderizes the meat. We make this a Saturday night tradition at our house all year round! This delicious recipe for grilled London broil is easy to do. Just prepare the rub and…
For a healthier start to your day, make this slimmed down Egg McMuffin for a fast food taste without all the calories and fat that the traditional McDonald option has. Copycat recipes are often those that try to replicate the traditional restaurant offering so that you can make it at home. I am taking this…
Welcome! Many people talk about gardening on the weekends and cooking during the week. But for me, gardening and cooking are both week LONG projects. I could dig in the dirt all day long every day if I had the opportunity. I am the Gardening Cook. The Gardening Cook Welcomes you I especially love to…
