Someone told me about the Jennifer Aniston Salad that combines chick peas, feta, quinoa, and some vegetables with lemon juice and herbs. I tried it, and while good, I decided it needed more protein and vegetables. Also, I decided since the salad called for mint, what is better than halloumi cheese, a delicious, salty cheese […]
Appetizer
Homemade Hummus
My daughter had to make a healthy snack for Girl Scouts’ Healthy Halloween event. She wanted to make hummus. She wouldn’t let me help, but I still recorded her recipe, and it came out so tasty, I wanted to share! Sign up for my next recipe. Add your comments to my recipe below.
Amish Potato Salad
Happy Labor Day! This is a simple potato salad recipe that combines eggs, potatoes, yellow mustard, and a hint of sweetness for a delicious bite.
Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
This is a great brunch or cook-out side dish. You can do most of the work ahead of time, and then throw it in the oven an hour before you need it. Leave me your comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog.
Italian-style Pasta Salad
This simple pasta salad combines homemade Italian salad dressing with pasta and veggies. It’s fancy enough for adults, but kids love it, too!
Hearty Italian Sausage Summer Soup
If you love an Italian sausage and pepper sandwich, then try making it in a bowl! This soup combines the great flavors of sausage but adds lots of hearty vegetables and beans. It’s a great filling soup for a stormy summer night. Sign up to receive notification of my next recipe.
Tzatziki
This traditional and tasty sauce is great for topping a souvlaki sandwich, dipping vegetables, or topping falafel. While you can buy it from the store, it often is tasteless and made with fattening ingredients. Turn fat-free Greek yogurt into this tasty sauce in just a few hours (and only 10 minutes of prep). Today is […]
Pizzagiana
This traditional Italian Easter Pie is simple to make. Many people keep their recipe a secret (you know who you are), but I will share my recipe. It’s the perfect early morning feast after midnight Resurrection Services. Sign up for notification of my next recipe post.
Game Day Guacamole
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Guacamole is a nutritious but satisfying treat on Game Day. You can whip it up in no time at all! Fans of cilantro will love to add it into this recipe. Unfortunately, my husband and I do not agree on my love of cilantro. So for Game Day, I left it […]
Bacon
I hate frying bacon. The grease splatters everywhere. I love my bacon super crispy but not burnt. I played around and found the perfect way to cook bacon to obtain optimal crispiness using parchment paper, cookie cooling racks, and a baking sheet. This recipe is perfect if you need to use the bacon grease for […]