These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! These wraps make a great main course and is also one of my favorite easy appetizers. My alternative is a bright and colorful take on the normal recipe by using lettuce leaves instead of tortilla shells. Best of…
20 Creative Tips for Using Lemons. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! There are lots of other ways for using lemons in your everyday life. For a start, lemons are a great kitchen helper. So, get out the citrus and see how you can put them…
Anyone who browses through my recipes category will see that I am a big chicken fan. I always have loved all cuts of a chicken and cook it several times a week, so I am always on the look out for new ways to prepare it. But every once in a while, along the way,…
One of my favorite breakfast choices is granola. I have tried just about every brand of it and generally like them all. But most store bought granola has extra chemicals and I would rather not eat processed food. Making your own is a good choice if you feel this way too. This recipe for stove…
Do you want to turn your party into something really special? Start off the evening with one of these delicious dip recipes. As far as easy appetizers go, dips are really simple to prepare and party guest love them. I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite dip recipes. Start your…
I am not much of a fish person. I eat it because I should, but it is not one of my favorite meals. But I do really love salmon. We eat it weekly at our house and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This honey glazed salmon with brown butter lime…
Trick and Tips for Cooking Fish. Most doctors say that you should eat more fish. It is very high in protein and low in calories, especially the white fish varieties. And oily fish, while having more calories, is high in omega-3 fatty acids, or the “good” fats. If you don’t care for fish, it may…
I used to be a huge fan of takeaway Chinese food. Lately, though, I have not enjoyed it as much as I used to. I don’t know if it is that I ate a lot of it, or whether it really is just not that good. The sauces seem too thick and rich tasting for…
“Everything goes better with bacon”, or so the saying goes. Did you know that bacon has its own special day? It is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day in the US. There are also some who think of international bacon day as December 30. Whichever day you celebrate it, one of these bacon recipes…
One of the big pleasures of the summer is all of the BBQ cooking that is done. It is the idea way to socialize with friends when the temps are high and the feeling is casual. And nothing is better on the grill than perfect spare ribs. Summer BBQ Time – How to Cook Perfect Spare…
Celebrate the Holidays (and any days) with My Favorite Fudge Recipes I know that fudge is commonly thought of a holiday treat, but I love it all year round. I like any kind of fudge, but my favorites are those with peanut butter and chocolate in them. Here are 15 of my favorite fudge recipes…
What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, you are likely to have bucket loads of it and the neighbors will be pretending to not be home…
