Grilled pineapple is always delicious, but this honey and cinmamon glaze with olive oil makes it extra special. I love to serve it with chicken dishes and it also makes a refreshing summertime dessert with ice cream. Pineapple is also a great mixer for all kinds of drinks. See how I used it in my …
Healthy Recipes
This delicious cucumber melon salad is my latest addition to my salad recipe collection and my family just loves it. When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen. For me, summertime means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and …
This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along. The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Keep reading to find …
This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …
If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …
Looking for a healthy and super tasty treat? These tasty sunflower nut butter energy bites are the perfect after work out pick me up. They are sweetened only with medjool dates and are sinfully delicious. These little balls of chocolatey bliss are crazy delicious and are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They have a peanut …
These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, barley, and fresh vegetables. They are super easy to make and so healthy and delicious. Stuffed bell peppers are a favorite meal of mine – because they are fun to eat, very easy to make, and always look so pretty on a dinner plate! They are …
This crockpot Tuscan beef stew recipe has a fragrant aroma and a rich gravy that you can sop up with crusty garlic bread. The beef is so tender, that it falls apart with the touch of a fork. Like many slow cooker recipes, the flavor is even better on the second day! Beef, red wine, …
This keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is hard to top. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! The keto diet is so popular, especially this time of the year, that it has it’s own National Day. National Keto Day is celebrated each year on January 5. We’ll be honoring the …
These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you. These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime. The wraps …
I love French fries as much as the next person, but when you are trying to eat a more clean diet, normal French fries are a bit of a no no. Instead, try making these baked crispy sweet potato fries. This recipe is more healthy than normal fries, more tasty and very easy to do if …
This Southern coleslaw recipe is bright, colorful, and packed with flavor. It has a tart, sweet, and tangy dressing that pairs well with the crunchy, fresh vegetables that make up this quick and easy side dish. You only need a few ingredients to make this Southern-style coleslaw, which is a perfect addition to shrimp tacos and …
These oven baked chicken fajitas give all of the flavor of the popular Mexican entreé without the fuss (and mess) of a sizzle platter. They are a delicious combination of sweet peppers, onions, and sliced chicken with both fresh and dried herbs. Best of all, this is a 30-minute baked chicken recipe for those busy …
This recipe for garlic lemon roasted shrimp could not be easier to make. The flavor is tart and refreshing and it’s a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite. My husband and daughter love shrimp recipes and like to eat them often. I am always looking for new and (hopefully) easy appetizers. …
This citrus salad with chicken and walnuts is the result of a recent shopping blunder. I came home from the grocery store yesterday with a huge bag of grapefruit instead of the oranges I thought I was buying. I do like grapefruit but at 1/2 a fruit in the morning, these babies will take a …
This one pot spicy chicken stew comes together in a large dutch oven on your stove top, filling the kitchen with the delicious aroma of winter comfort food. The easy chicken and vegetable recipe features hearty veggies that are simmered in a tomato and wine broth that is flavored with spices. One pot meals are …
Are you looking for a lighter version of your favorite shrimp pasta dish? This healthy shrimp Alfredo recipe has been slimmed down from the traditional recipe to save on calories and fat without skimping on the flavor. The sauce is creamy and silky with a light finish and a delicious flavor. This shrimp recipe is …
These orange recipes will add a flavorful burst and a pop of color to any menu. From zesty salads to delicious smoothies, cocktails, and desserts, these recipes showcase the natural sweetness and tang that this fruit is known for. Oranges work well in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Our collection of citrus-packed recipes …
If you don’t know how to caramelize onions, you’re in the right place. Below you’re going to learn how to make easy caramelized onions and get cooking tips to avoid common mistakes. There is nothing quite like the taste of caramelized onions. Raw onions have a strong bite, but caramelizing them releases their sugars and …
These skinny dark chocolate cupcakes have a rich chocolate taste that will thrill any chocoholic. They have only 139 calories and even have a dark chocolate frosting! When you are trying to cut calories, rich dessert recipes may seem like a thing of the past, but think again! With this healthy chocolate cupcakes recipe, you …
This recipe for orange cheesecake bars reminds me a bit of the frozen Creamsicle bars that I used to love when I was a kid. These delicious dessert bars are the perfect addition to your collection of cheesecake recipes. The tasty recipe is a cross between a cheesecake and sugar cookies, delightfully flavored and baked …
These layered pudding pops with their red, white and blueberry stripes are perfect for a 4th of July or Memorial Day barbecue party. Summer is almost here and cold desserts are really desirable right now. I enjoy making pudding pops instead of juice pops. The texture comes out more like a creamsicle than a Popsicle and I …
This baked trout recipe is crispy on the outside with a tender center that is seasoned with Dijon mustard and light mayonnaise. Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs make these rainbow trout fillets a hit at dinner! Keep reading to learn how to make this tasty recipe. I used to fish a lot when I was …
This post will help with roast vegetable cooking times and give you some tips for perfect oven roasted vegetables every time. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and is a great way to get kids to eat veggies. It’s also an easy form of meal preparation, since all you have to do is cut …
This garbanzo bean salad is a delightful mix of beans, vegetables and fresh herbs in a tangy balsamic lemon dressing. It is very easy to make (less than 10 minutes) and tastes amazing. I love making garbanzo bean recipes. The beans are readily available and can be used in lots of ways, from hummus to …
These chocolate cherry macaroons have a light and crunchy coconut and egg white base that is topped with a maraschino cherry and drizzled with rich, dark chocolate. They are a great choice for any party dessert table. Chocolates and cherries – I can’t think of anything that goes better together. If you love this taste …