Recipes featuring grains and legumes and nuts
Savory Spiced Mixed Nuts
Savory Spiced Mixed Nuts. When I was growing up, my father usually had a container of Beer Nuts on hand to enjoy with his favorite […]
Grains, Legumes, and Nuts
Smoky Corn Tomato Multigrain Salad
Smoky Corn Tomato Multigrain Salad. Summer gets pretty hot and humid where I live. Heating up the kitchen isn’t always the best answer to obtain […]
Burger Bar
Burger Bar. This summer, maybe for your Fourth of July celebration, set up a versatile Create-Your-Own Burger Bar. Your family and guests will have fun […]
Buffalo Chili
Buffalo Chili. There’s just something about a nice bowl of chili. It’s rich and comforting. My Buffalo Chili has a secret ingredient that makes it […]
Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart
Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart. What’s Summer without lemons and blueberries? I love that combo, especially in a dessert. My Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart is simple […]
The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta
The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta with Peas, Carrots, and Mushrooms. When my husband and I first met, he would make this delicious creamy chicken pasta […]
Avocado Veggie Bleu Toast
Avocado Veggie Bleu Toast. Toasted bread with toppings has become an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I’m always a fan of PBJ on whole grain […]
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup. Soup can be comforting yet also disguise itself as a healthy meal. My Minestrone Soup is pretty simple to make and will give […]
Tex Mex Pasta Salad
Tex Mex Pasta Salad. My favorite quick lunch is a chilled pasta salad. Pasta salads travel well to work, on picnics, and to potluck meals. […]
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes. One of my favorite breakfasts is a stack of hot fluffy and slightly crispy pancakes. I make several different batters and flavor […]
Mushroom Pappardelle
Mushroom Pappardelle. Mushrooms are very meaty and provide that “umami” flavor that everyone seems to be seeking these days. As everyone knows by now, my […]
Build Your Own Ultimate Nachos Bar
Build Your Own Ultimate Nachos Bar. For your next party, wow your guests with something more unique than a regular finger food spread. You can […]
Ultimate Taco Salad
Ultimate Taco Salad. Who doesn’t love a good taco salad? Taco Tuesday is a weekly excuse for me to eat more Mexican-style food. The taco […]
Roasted Vegetable Naan Flatbread with Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Vegetable Naan Flatbread with Red Pepper Hummus. Sometimes I experiment with items on hand and I come up with a colorful and tasty dish. […]
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice — also known as Spanish Rice — is a quick weeknight side dish to grilled meats or the usual Tex Mex fare. Rice […]