Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad with Candied Walnuts

I love beets! I love their beautiful, rich colors; love the way they taste and love that they are rich in antioxidants. I could eat them roasted wit a little salt, but love them even more when they’re accompanied by candied walnuts and goat cheese! This is one of my favorite salads. 4 Medium beets–red, yellow, or […]

Pan Seared Salmon w/Dill Sour Cream Sauce

Easy, healthy and delicious. We all know salmon is good for you, so make a positive choice to serve tonight. Another tasty choice from closetcooking.com. READ: Why is Salmon SO Good For You

Oktoberfest Lager and Sausage Stew

Fall = Oktoberfest. Feeling in need of some festive German-inspired food I surfed the web and found this recipe on The Cozy Apron website. Relatively simple to make yet serving up complex flavor.

Celery, Apple & Fennel Slaw

Sensory overload? I think not. Loaded with fresh ingredients and that crunch you want with a slaw. If that’s not enough your tastebuds are rewarded with just the right amount of sweet and tangy pop to follow! recipe creds: bonappetit.com 

Whole Wheat Biscuits & Gravy (spicy or not)

These take all but an hour from start to table.  The recipe calls for chipotles, but if you aren’t a fan of the heat they give, try eliminating them.  Not the same without them, but… If you add the chipotles, I recommend a tall glass...

Yankee Franks & Noodles

Taking children’s favorite “dog” and combining it with a bunch of other items so it makes a meal!  I grew up with this campy dish and while it may not seem the healthiest of meals, tweaking a few key ingredients can alleviate...

Maple Glazed Pork Chops

A quick, easy and tasty entree from honestcooking.com. Sweet yet savory chops, as shown in the photo with sides of roasted baby new potatoes and a mixed green salad.

Baked Flounder w/Mushrooms & Wine

Although I’m a fan of fried fish, this is a much healthier alternative and can be as equally crunchy when baked.  Not heavy in the slightest.  The flounder rests on a bed of mushrooms and green onions, which is then blanketed with a light...