Farm fresh strawberries that we picked ourselves this afternoon were a delicious addition to this cheesecake I made earlier in the day in honor of Father’s Day. Nothing says love more than this cake since the sliced red strawberries look like hearts! And Dad will love that this cheesecake is lighter than the full-fat version.
Month: June 2020
Tilapia with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
The Roasted Tomatillo Salsa adds a pop of lime, cilantro, and tomatillo to this white, flaky fish. Dinner’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Carrot Banana Muffins
You won’t miss the refined sugar in these moist, delicious muffins. Today my goddaughter got engaged! We were invited over for a socially distanced BBQ to celebrate. I was running low on time, so I decided these homemade treats would be a welcome addition to the party.
One Pot Stir Fry Pork and Bok Choy
This simple dish tastes just like Chinese Takeout, without as much fat or oil. It’s a cinch to prepare, so it’s great for those nights when you run home only to need to run to get to meetings/events after dinner.
Homemade Caesar Salad
I got a head of farm-fresh Romaine lettuce, so I decided it was time for some homemade Caesar salad dressing. In New Orleans, I had Caesar dressing that was freshly made at my table using raw eggs. Store-bought versions use mayo. I decided to do my own take on Caesar salad dressing by using non-fat […]
Air Fried Chicken Parmesan
My children love fried food, especially covered in cheese. But of course, I needed to make the recipe a bit healthier. The air fryer helps to give these chicken cutlets that fried taste without the oil. I also make a few other substitutions to make this classic dish healthier, like egg whites rather than eggs. […]
Mango Shrimp
This sweet and spicy shrimp meal is ready in 15 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight.
Southern-Style Collard Greens and Kale
In this week’s produce coop delivery, we received collard greens and kale, so I decided to make them Southern style, slow cooked with pork bones. While I did not have a ham hock for a truly authentic dish, I had bones from on the bone pork chops that I had cut off the bone for […]
Leftover Chicken Fiesta Bake
If you have leftover chicken, rice, or corn, dinner can be ready in just 35 minutes – with only 5 minutes of prep time. That gives you a half hour to yourself to do things like wash dishes, help with homework, or dare I say, relax! This is a great recipe to bring new life […]
Mojito
If you have a garden overflowing with fresh mint, you need to try this delicious cocktail. It perfectly combines lime juice and mint into a relaxing adult beverage. I traveled to Cuba on an education license in law school to learn about the Cuban legal system. The experience was eye-opening. My colleagues and I became […]