I’m munching on a bit of this casserole as I write this blog post. Gracie and I just took a long hike up Red Wing’s Barn Bluff and now I’m hungry! Cabbage roll casserole hits the spot. It’s good for you, low in fat and high in fiber, but my favorite thing about this casserole…
We’re on a bowl kick! We can’t seem to get enough of them. Grain and protein bowls are a great way to incorporate lots of fresh vegetables and lean protein into your diet. You can choose your favorite grain or pasta, your favorite lean protein, and jazz it up with a yummy sauce. The possibilities…
Who else loves bowl dinners? I have quite a few tried and true recipes for the popular “grain” and “protein” bowls in the blog archives, but I always enjoy adding new ones to my repertoire. This one was heavily inspired by a bowl that Gracie enjoyed a couple times while visiting the always awesome Wahoo…
One of my favorite tearoom delicacies! I made this salad for a light dinner last night and decided to snap a picture while I was at it. This is a tropical delight that is sure to conjure up memories of tropical islands and summer. Enjoy! ~Mango Tango Chicken Salad~ In a large mixing bowl, combine…
This time of year is awesome for coming up with simple, easy, delicious grilling recipes. Some of my favorite chicken recipes require a few flavorful marinade ingredients, boneless skinless chicken breasts, a big heavy duty Ziploc bag and a few hours time so they can marinate in the fridge. Here’s my latest creation, and it…
These healthy, flavorful wraps make a wonderful, light lunch or dinner! Everyone seems to love wrap sandwiches. I’ve served them several times for casual, tea party luncheons. Use the most colorful wraps you can find (my favorites are spinach and sun-dried tomato.) Feel free to use warm chicken, fresh off the grill, or cold chicken…
My daughter worked for Applebee’s for a few years and whenever we went in to visit her I would have this huge salad called the Fiesta Chicken Salad. It was basically a big taco salad with chicken on it in place of taco meat, and it was, in my opinion, the best thing on the…
Every once in awhile the sweet tooth starts talking. I know how it is! You’re trying to watch your sugar intake, you’re exercising and you deserve a treat, damn it! Well, let me tell ya, these little truffles will come to your rescue. Not only are they chock full of chocolate chips, they’re actually good…
My last Magic One Pot Pasta recipe was such a hit, I had to create another one to share! This turned out amazing too, and so easy! I know that traditional Pad Thai calls for rice pasta noodles, but I was afraid they wouldn’t hold up for this recipe so I used my favorite, whole…
This is absolutely one of the best beet salads I’ve ever had. It’s super healthy, and the addition of avocados makes it substantial enough to pass as lunch. 2 Tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard 3 Tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided (I use unfiltered) coarse sea salt, to taste freshly…