Easy Ways of Using Leftover Vegetables
Your New Year’s resolution included eating more vegetables. This is a great goal that I have supported all year. However, there are some learning curves. This is something we all have experienced. We bought a bunch of vegetables in a big shopping cart at the beginning of the week, and half of them ended up […]
Easy Creamy Coleslaw
I didn’t know I loved coleslaw until I tried it for myself. Although I’d had it many times, I was never impressed and wondered what the appeal was. Then I made a quick batch, and it was my favorite coleslaw. That creamy-crunchy combination made me want to make more, and I have been making it […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
My favorite comfort food is homemade chicken noodle soup. It is easy to make, and the aroma of simmering soup is relaxing. Although I have had a stovetop version of this Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup recipe for years, it’s time to share how simple and hands-free it is to use a slow cooker or crockpot. This […]
Bacon in the Oven: How to Cook It
In my 20’s, I was employed in a commercial kitchen. There I learned how to make crispy bacon in large batches with little effort. There was no standing on a hot skillet or splattering grease. It was one of those moments. Sometimes the simplest solutions are those that we don’t know. So I wanted to share […]
Spinach Creamed in Indian Style
This Indian Style Creamed spinach is similar to Palak Paneer but without the Paneer. …because my homemade Paneer didn’t turn out. It’s OK! It’s delicious on its own and well worth sharing. This recipe is great for dipping bread (preferably Naan) or spooning it over rice to make a complete meal. MAKE IT DAIRY-FREE or WITH DAIRY […]
Smoky Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
My favorite “me time” is big weekend breakfasts. They are lazy (always in my PJs), comfortable, relaxing, delicious, and so much cheaper than brunch. There’s no need to wait in line for an open dining table, be rushed by a server or pay a huge bill. These Smoky Roasted Breakfast potatoes are my favorite. I […]
Roasted Broccoli Pasta With Lemon & Feta
Please keep it simple. This saying applies to everything in life, even food. Buttered pasta with a vegetable and a healthy amount of salt and vinegar is one of my favorite “stupid” meals. It’s simple and delicious, and there are a million variations. Roasted Broccoli Pasta With Lemon and Feta is buttered pasta with charred […]
Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
Cottage cheese is a new favorite of mine. I am continuing to experiment with the many fun things you can do with this cheap source of protein. I know cottage cheese can be hard to digest, so I experimented with making a sauce or dip out of it. This Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage cheese Dip […]
Crunchy Chicken Ramen Steir Fry
Because they are quick and easy to make, you can add many vegetables to them, and they taste great. Crunchy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is my latest creation. We’re using chicken this time instead of beef. The same easy sauce is used, with lots of shredded cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles to add crunch. […]
Simple Simple Rice
Sometimes all you need is something simple to make your meal more substantial. For this job, rice is my favorite ingredient. Rice is my favorite ingredient for this job. But I do love it. It can be boring sometimes. This delicious toasty Sesame Rice recipe is perfect for that. It’s all about the TOASTED SESAME […]