Healthy comfort food? I still remember one night (many years ago) that I served this for dinner. I didn’t think for a minute that I was serving comfort. I just thought I was serving dinner. But when we finished dinner, my husband, who had apparently had a somewhat stressful day, said “That was such a…
Slow Cooker (no peel) Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes. One of America’s favorite comfort foods. The problem is, if you’re in the mood for comfort food, you’re probably not in the mood to peel a bunch of potatoes and do all that other tedious stuff it takes to make an amazing batch of mashed potatoes. This could really be a problem….
Sausage With Potatoes & Grilled Onion
So, I’m not going to win any prizes for unique recipe names, am I? Or short recipe names! Fortunately, the only thing boring or complicated about this meal is the name. (How ironic, can you have something that’s boring and complicated at the same time? Hmmm… I’m thinking about chemistry, the stock market, how an…
Chicken Fajita Salad
Delicious like a fajita but just different enough to be a whole new party! (And when you have lettuce but not tortillas, it’s a perfect fix!) If you’re going gluten-free, this is a great way to have familiar foods but not the gluten. It’s pretty much a fajita on a bed of lettuce. Start…
Wheat-Free Salmon Patties
Wheat-free salmon patties, sweet potatoes baked in the crock pot, and broccoli with a touch of cheese. Now that’s a healthy meal that is simple to make and delicious! Sign me up! I’m implementing a new strategy in my house. I’ve realized that I’m more in the cooking frame of mind toward the beginning…
Spanish Chicken with Rice
Chicken? Again? Yes. Chicken again. But trust me, this chicken dish is different. It’s a mix of flavors you probably don’t get on a regular basis. Give it a try, I think you’ll like it. My family loves it, even my sort- of picky daughter. If you’re making the whole meal (the rice and the…
Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
I know. This is hardly a recipe. It’s more like a process, if you can even call it that. I promise, I’ll give you something more exciting next time. But then again, not having to remember to pop the potatoes in the oven (or get home in time to do so) can be pretty exciting…
Fish with Mango Salsa and Couscous
Today I’m sharing the only fish recipe that I like. I’m working on finding more though. I know fish is good for me–if I buy the right kind, which is another conversation for another time. Here’s how I get a little bit more fish into my diet. The mango salsa is delicious and this meal…
Coconut Dream Smoothie
I’ve been craving this smoothie for weeks. I knew I wanted something creamy and comforting with just a touch of coconut. I saw a recipe similar to this, except without the peaches. I don’t actually love coconut when it’s the prominent flavor, or pineapple, for that matter. But they both make wonderful “back flavors”. I…
Nach-Yo Mamma’s Chicken Soup
This is my husband’s favorite soup. It’s very easy to make and can be done either on the stove or in the crock pot. I took lots of pics but I don’t want you to think that it’s complicated so I’ve compiled them into one fun little collage. It takes only a few minutes to…
