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Baked Eggplant Parmesan Boats
Eggplant Parmesan made so much easier, Mom would be proud of me. Taking the difficulty out of deliciousness, as well as no bread crumbs, very little oil, and baked!
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Cooking a Book
Stay tuned... I'm blending, simmering, baking, and whipping up a cookbook! It's in the oven and should be ready to be served in 2026.
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Baked Stuffed Chicken Artichoke
A delicious Italian-stuffed delightful dish made with chicken, artichoke hearts, cheese, fresh herbs, and of course, garlic.
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Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Recipe demonstration (free) at the Dennis Center for Active Living, Tuesday, May 5th, 11am-1pm. Falafel from scratch using fresh, ingredients (no box). Easy and delicious with creamy tahini-lemon sauce.
Healthy Turkey Chili
It's hot, healthy, saucy, hearty, chunky, and easy on the heart with ground turkey. It's also great with beef.
Sunny Day Muffins
These muffins are easy, delicious, gluten-free, full of fruit and fiber -- without refined sugar.
Vegetable Ramen Soup
This was the best soup I ever made!!! Inexpensive, easy to make, healthy, delicious, and definitely warming to the soul. Whole grain ramen noodles with home-made chicken stock, fresh vegetables, and an array of spices merged together into a delightful bowl of soup.
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Roast Chicken Dinner
Learn to stretch the budget with these simple processes. Start with one whole chicken and make multiple meals, including soup and salad.
Lima Bean Soup
It's not green! It's delicious and creamy and worthy of dipping a hunk of bread.
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Easy Pizza
Love pizza! I've been making pizza from scratch since 1992 (my daughter's 5th birthday party). It's the best with loads of heathy toppings and to make multiple pies so others can get involved creating the masterpieces. Definitely Bon Appetite!
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Less Sugar Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies don't have to be loaded with sugar in the recipe, decorated with sugary candy or sweet icing, and void of fiber. Change it up with this recipe and decorating ideas.
Basic Granola
Home made granola that is easy to make. Sweet and crunchy, protein and fiber rich, eat as is or topped on yogurt or cottage cheese, or in a bowl with milk.
Carrot Cake
Old school carrot cake minus the added sugar. Tasty and full of fiber adds up to healthy-delicious!
Hearty Beef Stew
Red beef stew is less traditional but so much richer and bolder in flavor. Add more vegetables to stretch the budget and it's still fabulous!
Quick & Easy Oat Waffles
So crispy and tasty, these all oat waffles are just scrummy! Ready in minutes, healthy and a hearty way to start your day that is not oatmeal.
Cheesy Pumpkin Brownies
Do not let the word "pumpkin" influence your opinion about these treats. Regular brownies have a ton of sugar and flour - these have none and taste so chocolatey good!
Autumn Leaves & Fruit Salad
A bold blend of flavors that dance on your pallet, with a bright dressing that together make you say wow at first bite. "This salad should be on a menu in a fine restaurant!"
Butternut Squashed Soup
Delicious and nutritious soup with apples! Easy to make - bake squash whole to avoid the struggle of cutting through it. Soup that warms the soul!
Lazy Baked Feta-Tomato Sauce
Basically throw everything in a pan, bake, mix with cooked pasta, and eat. So cheesy-easy, fresh and nutritious ingredients, and it tastes fantastic.
Berry Lemon FroYo
Eat this with a spoon for a refreshing frozen treat that's easy to make - and you cannot eat it too fast or you'll get a brain freeze. Try different frozen fruits for fun.
Pasta e Fagioli
Tomato Soup with pasta, fresh vegetables, and beans. Quick, nutritious, and easy. This dish could be put together in less than an hour. Truth be told it's better the next day.
Lentils & Rice
Lentils should be a staple in every kitchen, as they are slam packed with fiber and protein. Eat at least twice a month to keep yourself tuned up.
Dressings and Salads
A variety of fresh salads and easy dressing recipes that will tantalize your tastebuds. Surprising flavor combinations and ingredients will motivate you to try.
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is inspired by the Thai peanut sauce I love so much. A delightful blend of edamame, cucumber in a lettuce boat with an array of fresh veggies topped with a peanut sauce.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Say What? Chocolate Cake made out of zucchini with whole grain flours and honey !!! Yes, all that.
Marinara Mia Sauce
A quick, flavorful marinara sauce rich with vegetables and fresh herbs. Choose Chickpea Pasta with this delicious sauce for better health rather than spiking the Glycemic Index with wheat pasta.
Chickpea GI=35-45 vs. White GI =50-80
Dirty Popcorn
A.K.A. Sweet and Salty Popcorn made with Date Sugar. Whole grain goodness without butter and maybe a pinch of salt.
Cheesy Popcorn
As an alternative to buttery popcorn with tons of salt, this popcorn made with extra virgin olive oil and grated Romano cheese is scrumptious. That simple. Remove the excess fat, sodium, and replace with healthy oil and cheese. Although not eliminating sodium, this recipe drastically reduces it making Cheesy Popcorn a healthy, high-fiber, nutritious snack.
Rainbow Beet Salad
Nutrition-packed beets are earthy, sweet, and delicious. This colorful salad mixes
Chocolate Protein Bars
Homemade inexpensive chocolate protein bars are nutritious and delicious full of both protein and fiber in one yummy bar. These plant-based protein bars are vegan, flourless, no-bake, made with real food- no added protein powder or sugar. A handy breakfast bar, pick-me-up snack, or just to boost your protein. Better than those store-bought, sugary, gross, expensive protein bars for sure!
Deluxe Granola
Scrumptious protein-packed blend of oats, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds that will make you smile inside. Eat it over yogurt, in a bowl with milk, or as a snack. However you serve it, it will be loved.
Chopped Vegetable Salad
A refreshing chopped vegetable salad blend with beans, fresh herbs, and Avocado Dressing makes for a delicious vegetable salad beaming with protein.
Hummus Rolls
Eat as a snack, serve cut up as an appetizer, or anytime! Protein never tasted so yummy. Use plain hummus or desired flavor creation.
Yumm-Hummus
Full of protein a yummy snack that goes with many accompaniments. Add sun dried tomatoes, basil, fresh herbs, and many mix-ins for variety. Either way it won't last long on any table.
Avocado Yogurt Dressing
It's easy to make, green and so good. Use it for salads, mix in with cucumbers, or spread on anything for wholesome goodness.
Italian Eggplant Roll-Ups
A delicious blend of fresh herbs and pesto make this eggplant dish pop with flavor and nutritious goodness.
Oatmeal Date Bars
Made with love and coconut sugar ensure a healthier option and keeps a lower glycemic index. Healthy can be tasty.
Whipped Evaporated Milk
When the universe gives you strawberries, whip up the fresh cream! it's hard to believe whipped Evaporated Milk tastes like fresh whipped cream.
Frozen Dream Cream
The world has gone bananas with this recipe. That's all there is: frozen bananas and flavorings. Try "Espresso Mocha Chip" or "Bananalada" with pineapple and coconut. Tastes like ice cream without the added sugar and crap!
Whole Grain Waffles
Waffles can be an excellent source of nutrients and grains. I would often fortify with wheat germ, flax seed meal and garnish with fresh fruit. The kids love them as a sandwich with cream cheese and sliced bananas. Yummy plus!!!
Banana Date Bread
Delicious Banana Date Bread with ZERO sugar or sweetener added, just the genuine good sweetness of dates and bananas. Easy to make recipe takes over an hour to bake, but worth every bite!
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Trader Joe’s Story
...As I made my way through the produce aisle I placed two large artichokes in my basket when this woman said to me, "I would love to come to your house to see what you do with all of that," pointing to my cart. I was delighted that she noticed and told her she didn't have to come to my house because I just started a food channel while handing her my card.
Easy Crusty Bread
This bread recipe is easy to make, soft and delicious inside and crusty outside. Basically mix and let rise overnight, then bake in a Dutch Oven.
Chicken Biscuit Pie
This delicious casserole is meant to be the second meal made from leftover chicken or turkey with gravy. It is a soul-comfort food with a crispy biscuit topping that is a meal in itself. A long-time nutritious family favorite! 3-4 c. cooked, chunked chicken (or turkey)1 medium onion, chopped2 large carrots, sliced into chunks1 c.…
Gramma Kim’s Blueberry Muffins
These are the best Blueberry Muffins ever that I've adapted from Aunt Jean's recipe but substituting for the sugar.