TL/DR – Chive Mashed Potatoes! Not low calorie. There is a trick for fluffy mashed potatoes. Salt a little, then add more. – Chive Mashed Potatoes are one of the favorite foods of my picky eaters, (yes, even with the chives!) This recipe uses red …[read more]

TL/DR – Dill Tuna Melts. Liven up plain tuna salad with fresh dill, lemon zest and pickles. Melt on rye with tomato and muenster or havarti. – July of our first socially distanced summer is almost over and my porch pots are kicking out all …[read more]

TL/DR – Veggie Greek Style Pizza. A tasty spinach pesto is the base for thinly sliced veggies and some cheese. An easy and satisfying weeknight meal that doesn’t feel as guilty as ordering pizza. – This Veggie Greek Style Pizza looks complicated, but in all …[read more]

TL/DR – Orange Ricotta Pancakes. Sneak summer squash or zucchini along with ricotta and orange zest into a delightful pancake batter for a moist and fluffy breakfast treat. – Sneaky vegetable alert! The squash is starting to get going in the garden and pretty soon …[read more]

TL/DR – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups. A fun and pretty recipe. Use a mandoline to create very thin strips of zucchini. Safety first! Rollup with pepperoni, fennel, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella. Bake with marinara from a jar. – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups are a bit time …[read more]

Always eager to sneak vegetables into the diet of my picky eaters, I discovered that summer squash, also known as yellow squash, does quite well in waffles. With ricotta cheese for some extra protein and almond extract to brighten the flavor, these Summer Squash Waffles …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]

TL/ DR – Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders. This is a simple, quick go-to for any meal or meal prep. This recipe uses a simple marinade of buttermilk and pre-made chicken seasoning. – I use a gallon plastic zip seal bag, but I’m trying to get …[read more]

TL/DR – Chicken Pizza with Spinach Pesto. A versatile basic pizza with added nutrition in a tasty, bright green spinach pesto. This pizza has garlic undertones that make a great base for any toppings. – I don’t know what percentage of the population dislikes pizza …[read more]

Tell the picky eaters that these Green Applesauce Waffles are made from green apples. You’ll be happy knowing you snuck in some spinach. Cue the evil-veggie-sneaking-parent laugh! Bwwooo-hahahahahaha! The one kitchen tool needed for this recipe besides a waffle iron is a good blender. I’m …[read more]