TL/DR – Southwestern Crustless Quiche. This easy recipe blends chorizo, peppers, onions and cheese with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and coriander. The result is a slightly spicy, satisfying and low-carb breakfast. To be completely honest, I make this for dinner sometimes. Quiche is just one …[read more]

Mocktail, anyone? I know, I’m late to this party. But with the dreariness of the Covid-19 crisis and the onset of summer, I’ve been jamming on some homemade, fresh, low-sugar, fizzy alcohol substitutes. This Raspberry Orange Fizz is tasty and zippy! What exactly is a …[read more]

Crispy Fried Catfish is easier than one might imagine. I don’t fry a lot because of the steps and the sometimes permeating smells. I can handle washing a few extra dishes, but I really can’t stand leaving my house smelling like last night’s dinner. To …[read more]

TL/DR – Carrot Radish Ginger Salad. Leftover carrots or radishes deserve our respect. Transform them into a healthy and easy side salad, sandwich or taco topping with this easy recipe. –      I often find myself with leftover radishes. I get grossed out by …[read more]

TL/DR – Zucchini Lemon Pancakes. These are fluffy little ditties with a lemony twist. A little healthier and definitely more interesting than ordinary pancakes. – Breakfast is tough with picky eaters because they get hung up on one or two items and repeat them over …[read more]

TL/DR – Cowboy Caviar. A low-sugar version of a nutritious and versatile fresh bean salad… or salsa… or dip. It does whatever you want it to! – There’s this fresh bean salsa called Cowboy Caviar and it’s really good, but the recipe often calls for …[read more]

TL/DR – Pumpkin Carrot Waffles. A healthier version of waffles, perfect for fall with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg. Great for make-ahead-and-freeze. – Breakfast can get boring. My picky eaters are, ahem, a little grumpy at breakfast time. It’s nice to be able to have …[read more]

TL/DR – Buttermilk Packet Potatoes. Like buttermilk mashed potatoes but without the mashing. Thinly sliced red potatoes with a buttermilk and butter dressing, folded into a packet and cooked on the top rack of a grill or in the oven. Perfectly imperfect and delicious. These …[read more]

TL/DR – Green Protein Dip. A tasty, zingy dip with protein, fiber and one green leafy vegetable. Also works as a sandwich spread or burrito filling. – In the struggle to get my picky eaters to eat legumes and green vegetables, sometimes a dip can …[read more]

TL/DR – Bean Dip Duo. Salsa Verde Pinto Bean Dip and Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Dip. Both simple to make and great with veggies, chips or as burrito or wrap sauce. – One thing I try to make at home instead of buying pre-made is …[read more]