Basil-Lime Chicken

Thirty minutes is about all you need to get this onto the dinner table( you do need to marinate for 30 minutes prior).  Just about any vegetable will do as a complimentary side.  Blanched green beans with a squeeze of lemon and sea salt…...

Pumpkin Pancakes for Dinner

On nights when my husband isn’t home and I’m running behind in my day (ok that’s like most days), we eat breakfast for dinner. And for all the groans I get when I cook a real dinner that includes veggies, everyone is happy with pancakes. If I want to feel a little better about myself, I add canned pumpkin. […]

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...

A Healthy Twist on Pepperoni Pizza

Grilling Pizza

I could make these every night.  Very easy to assemble and extremely tasty.  Get the kids involved.  Fun to create different pizza masterpieces.

Open-Face Turkey Burgers w/Gruyere, Mushrooms, & Arugula Salad

A little something from each of the food groups is represented in this pretty little package.  Serve fresh cut-up heirloom tomatoes along side, sprinkled with fresh ground black pepper.