Spicy Shrimp

What do you do when you’re in the mood for New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, but, you don’t want all of that butter and it’s a busy weekday? Simple… cut back on the butter and simplify. This super simple version of the classic dish makes a great weekday lunch or dinner.

Lentil Hummus

Is it possible to make hummus look appetizing?

I don’t think so.

Next time, I’ll be more careful with the moisture content. Here, very little liquid was used and the hummus was still a bit too loose.

Lentil Hummus Makes one […]

Lentil Chili

The richness of lentils contribute beautifully to this hearty chili.

Lentil Chili makes 1 giant pot

1 lb French green lentils, washed olive oil, as needed 2 onions, diced 2 carrots, minced 3 stalks of celery, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 green pepper, diced 1 […]

Bee Pollen & Honey

Bee Pollen, Honey, Pecans, Granola & Greek Yogurt

It works!

Well, it’s working for me at least. That’s all I know for sure. I’m two weeks into my little experiment and I’ve only had the sniffles once. I’ve been snacking on this Greek yogurt treat for […]

Red Pepper Slaw

Last night’s grilled chicken breasts made even better sandwiches today. Just slice a baguette in half, grill it, and pile it up. Top it with a chicken breast, grilled peppers and a little freshly made slaw. It’s a new lunchtime favorite for me.

And, I can’t wait to […]

Buttermilk Scones

It’s so easy.

In under 30 minutes from start to finish, we had warm scones in our hands and ready to be devoured. This super simple recipe takes almost no effort. And, the payoff? Seriously good scones that rival a certain major coffee shop chain in your very […]

Something Green For Spring

Spring…

It’s like a shining glimmer of hope hovering at the horizon.

Green Apple Juice Makes 1

1 tart green apple, cut into wedges, seeds removed 1 cucumber, cut in half, stem end removed 1″ ginger a few leaves of basil

Send […]

Pumpkin Crumble

A crumble topping with oat bran adds a little healthy fiber to the crispy topping.

Pumpkin Crumble makes one deep dish pie (Or, pie-sized baking dish)

1 15 oz can pumpkin 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]

Better Fried Rice

…better for you that is.

Take equal parts of rice and carrot to make this a healthier fried rice. Now, the moisture of the carrots will prevent the nice charred bits you normally see in a fried rice dish. But, as a healthy alternative, this will satisfy a […]

Baking Butter

Baking Butter

Brush this on your cake pans for a guaranteed release.

Baking Butter

1 part soft butter, vegetable oil or crisco 1 part flour

Combine soft butter or oil and stir well. Brush any suface of cake tins, […]