Sassy ‘sketti Sauce

I believe I am addicted to cookbooks…on average I check out about 4 every time we go to the library—and I have about 50 cookbooks hangin’ out in my kitchen. This love of books will serve you well when you are savoring this delectable sauce. I have been challenged making sauce from scratch…it was either [...]

Spinach stuffed shells

Before you write off this recipe due to the spinach…consider the fact that all 4 of my children scarf this down (after I explain what “the green stuff” is). They are a cinch to make, delicious, and look pretty. Serve with some bread and a salad—and the menu for tonight is done!
Yields: 6 [...]

Basic Muffin Mix

You know the commercials where the family is waking up to fresh coffee and the mom is in the kitchen “whipping up something delish”? Well, that can be YOUR kitchen. This versatile, moist muffin mix is fantastic and will serve you well with the many variations. And, they are lower in fat than [...]

Hi ho, hi ho…to the Farmer’s Market we go

Summer is upon us and I couldn’t be happier! Today I finally put my garden seedlings in real soil and can’t wait to see those first veggies pop out! I am such a nut about growing things that I often take pictures of everything I pick and make Chris join me in the kitchen for [...]

How does your garden grow?

“Mary, Mary quite contrary…how does your garden grow?”
I must say this phrase has 2 completely different meanings to me. As a child, it was a sweet nursery rhyme that I knew. As an adult, it runs through my head as I type about planting some seeds to grow veggies for my family. Interesting what time [...]

Vegetarian breakfast casserole

At a breakfast or brunch (especially potlucks), vegetarians are often challenged to find a non-meat entree that they can eat. Here is a delicious dish that meat-eaters and veggies alike will love! I served this at our MOMS brunch potluck and the ladies were surprised to find out it was vegetarian. Enjoy!
3 c. [...]

Healthier Zucchini Bread

Many zucchini breads are high in fat due to the amount of oil in the recipe. I’ve substituted applesauce for half of the oil and it works beautifully. Also, the addition of an entire tablespoon of cinnamon is fantastic…something I’ve not seen in traditional zucchini bread. This bread is so delicious that my kids beg [...]

Breakfast Cups (recipe)

Serves: 4-6
2 egg whites
7 whole eggs
7 Tbsp. nonfat milk
1 1/2 slices Morningstar Farm vegetarian bacon
6 slices center cut bacon
handful fresh chives (or about 2 Tbsp. dried), cut into small pieces
1/2 c. frozen spinach (defrosted and water squeezed out)
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bulk sausage, and any other [...]

Fruit Cobbler

This is SO easy and is low-fat…but your tastebuds will be delightfully deceived and you will never know it (4.1 g fat per 6 oz serving). This took about 10 minutes to assemble…I popped it in the oven as I was serving dinner.  I used frozen fruit…which made it even easier. You can [...]

Sweet n’ spicy meat rub

If you are ready for a tasty rub that is friendly with just about any meat—chicken, pork, ribs, even steak…then this recipe is for you! It’s especially great because you don’t need to use additional BBQ sauce…but it won’t hurt. When I use it on chicken, the kids have nicknamed it “the special [...]

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