I love a fat, juicy, grilled burger once in a while. I wish I could take credit for this, but someone (else) in a stroke of genius came up with the idea of combining a jalapeno popper and a burger. You basically take a hamburger patty, top it with a cream cheese, roasted jalapeno, bacon […]
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Grilled Zucchini and Bell Peppers
My philosophy about grilling is that if we’re going to take the time to fire up our charcoal grill, I am going to take full advantage of it. These grilled vegetables are fresh, healthy, quick, and easy. They’re also very colorful. I’ve heard you should eat five colors every day, and some even say five […]
Rice with an Attitude
The other day, I planned to make Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa. I asked Tim what he wanted to go with it, and he said rice. I didn’t want to use a preflavored box of rice because it’s so easy to make your own, and that way you can control the ingredients and flavor, so […]
Clean, Green, and Herbacious
During the summer time, I grow a small herb garden that usually includes a combination of the following: parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and basil. As my basil starts to really grow and go crazy, I think, “What am I going to do with all of this basil?” And then I remember – […]
Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m obsessed with recipes. I’m always discovering new recipes I want to try, either on Rachael Ray or some other show, they show up in my inbox, I read them in a magazine, etc. Then I save them in various places – on Pinterest, save them in a […]
Whole Grain Cous Cous with Spring Vegetables
I love cous cous as a side dish. It’s something different from rice or potatoes, and it’s super easy to make. It’s also very versatile. You can flavor it many different ways by adding in different herbs, spices, and veggies. I like to buy plain cous cous, whole grain or wheat if available, cook it in […]
Roasted Red Pepper and Gouda Baked Chicken
So, I saw this recipe on Rachael Ray’s website. I didn’t actually see her cook it, and the name didn’t really appeal to me (Hungarian Roasted Pepper and Paprika Chicken), but curiosity got the best of me, and I clicked on the link for the recipe. I liked the ingredients – chicken, paprika, roasted red peppers, and […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
The other day, I came up with the (brilliant) idea to make mozzarella stuffed turkey meatballs. To go along with them, I decided to make spaghetti squash, because, you know, I try to be healthy and squash is healthier than pasta, even whole wheat pasta. I had never had spaghetti squash before, and I had […]
It’s Spring – Time for Pasta Primavera!
This is a recipe I’ve made many times, and it’s definitely a regular in our spring/summer rotation. That’s saying a lot, because generally my philosophy is “So many recipes, so little time.” Tim and I both love this because it’s healthy and full of vegetables. It’s light, very fresh tasting, and perfect for spring! And primavera […]
Spinach Salad with Pears, Cranberries, and Roasted Almonds
Who can’t use more salad recipes to mix up the usual suspects? I love salads and could (and usually do) eat them daily. I just think they’re very refreshing, and they are a great way to get your daily vegetables (and fruits!). They can be very good for you, as long as they’re not drenched […]