Recipes for Healthier Eating
Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza
Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza. A take-off of the California Pizza Kitchen Tostada Pizza on a real pizza dough, my Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza is an easy way […]
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Tropical Mango and Avocado Salad
Tropical Mango and Avocado Salad. Bring me a ripe mango and I know exactly what to do with it. Mangoes are super sweet when ripe. […]
Hearty Grilled Fish over White Bean Stew
Hearty Grilled Fish over White Bean Stew. Someday, just someday, Spring may come. This year, the Pennsylvania Groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil declared on February 2 […]
Couscous with Grilled Chicken, Apricots, Chickpeas and Toasted Almonds
Couscous with Grilled Chicken, Apricots, Chickpeas, and Toasted Almonds. What’s better than a dish you can serve either warm or chilled? A number of dishes […]
Minty Fruit Salad
A wonderful, healthy, and naturally sweet dish, my Minty Fruit Salad always pleases a crowd. Fresh in-season ripened-to-perfection fruit is tossed with a lightly sweetened […]
Antipasti Platter for a Meal or a Party
A favorite meal of my husband’s and mine is antipasti. Originating in Italy, antipasti is plural for antipasto and means “before the meal.” It’s usually […]
Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
My Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette was born out of a vinegar experiment. Last summer, I made some lemon thyme vinegar by heating some white vinegar and […]
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas. Spinach and mushrooms go together just like cookies and milk — but are better for you! My Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas […]
Rustic Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Pizza
Rustic Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Pizza. Some of my favorite dishes have been improvised based upon current ingredients found in my pantry and refrigerator. My […]
Roasted Tomatoes
Simple Roasted Tomatoes are a great side dish to grilled meats or an addition to a rich tomato sauce for pasta. Once you use roasted […]
Minty Shrimp Couscous Salad
A nice low-calorie and light summer-like salad, my Minty Shrimp Couscous Salad is also a great option in winter for a brunch buffet. Not only […]
Tomato Basil Soup
One of my favorite quick lunches is my Tomato Basil Soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s a great way to use tomatoes when they’re […]
Baked Lemon Sole Stuffed With Vegetables and Goat Cheese
Baked Lemon Sole Stuffed with Vegetables and Goat Cheese. So…what to do with some lovely lemon sole fillets that I bought from the Fishmonger at […]
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Hearty Vegetable Soup is a fairly healthy meal and can help you lose weight if you are watching your caloric intake. It’s a great weeknight […]
It’s Not Tomato Season? Try My Year-Round Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Some evenings when I get home from work, I don’t want to spend a lot of time preparing dinner. Usually, pasta is a simple quick […]