New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
Wait, did you say cottage cheese? Yep, this peach ginger cottage cheese smoothie is bursting with flavor, high in protein, and satisfying. Cottage cheese not only adds a subtle savory component but also a dose of protein without adding any powder. Not only is this smoothie high in protein and low in added sugar but …
Squash blossoms really are a gift of summer where I live. I only have access to them a few months of the year so I take full advantage. The classic Italian preparation would be to stuff these with seasoned fresh ricotta or fresh buffalo mozzarella and fry them up. This recipe is an Ohio twist on the …
What makes regular slaw even better? Bacon and blue cheese in the coleslaw! At “my” Kroger for some reason, the broccoli slaw in the salad department is always marked down on clearance. I guess not everyone loves the crunchy slaw mix as much as I do. I actually prefer it to traditional slaw mix in …
Guess what? Another zucchini recipe is up! This Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Casserole is an easy recipe you can whip up in no time. Provided you have some ingredients ready to go in your fridge. A Few Prep Tips Cheese I am not above taking shortcuts at the grocery. There are a few things that just …
Sometimes simple is best, which is how this Easy Zucchini and Mushroom Salad came to be. I know when I tell people I eat low carb, they think that I consume vats of bacon, meat and cheese, and well, sometimes I do. Most often, though, it is a plate full of healthy fats and veggies …
June was busy to say the least. I thought that with the kids out of school and a more relaxed schedule I would have plenty of time to add new content to the blog. Boy was I wrong, it was actually quite the opposite! We have had so much fun between water parks, the zoo, …