Last Christmas my mom gave me Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook: Eat Up and Slim Down with more than 350 Healthy Recipes. Y’all, their recipes are magical. I don’t know how they do it. Many times, I look at the list of ingredients for one of the recipes and have my doubts. Every single recipe I have ever made from […]
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Seared Chuck Steak with Sautéed Brussel Sprouts and Easy Roasted Potatoes
This simple, quick, and nutritious meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. The brown-sugar rub with a dash of cayenne pepper gives the steak a nice flavor and a tad bit of heat. Even using an inexpensive chuck steak, the steak was tender and delicious. Flank, skirt, or tri-tip steak can be substituted if you prefer a […]
Sicilian Meat Roll
I made this Sicilian Meat Roll for the first time last week and with the first bite I knew it was a new family favorite. The meat is so flavorful and the ham and cheese are a perfect compliment. We enjoyed this dish with baked potatoes, side salad, and garlic bread. Here’s the assembly process […]
Cabbage Sausage Supper
This cold weather and snow we’ve had lately definitely puts me in the mood for some good ole comfort food. This one-pot Cabbage and Sausage Supper is easy, delicious and perfect on a cold winter day.
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic
Roasting cherry tomatoes and garlic are a perfect way to enjoy the abudance of tomatoes that are available this time of the year. These veggies make a great side dish or add feta cheese and put on toasted Italian bread for an easy and light appetizer. Buon Appetito!
Mexican Dip
In honor of Cinco de Mayo I am reposting this dip recipe. It is one of my favs and once I start eating it is hard to stop. Simply put together and chill, no baking required. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I apologize that I haven’t been consistently posting recipes lately. I am currently taking four accelerated college classes, […]
Grilled Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
If you are not particularly a fan of Brussels sprouts this recipe just may win you over. The smoky flavor from the grill, the bacon, and the balsamic syrup make this side dish one to cheer about it. We enjoyed this last night for dinner, and I couldn’t wait for lunch so I could eat […]
Broccoli in Olive Butter
I used to have a real fear of butter. For years, I heard that all fat was bad so I eliminated high fat foods from my diet not realizing that all fats are not created equal. The past few months I have embraced the Eat Clean lifestyle which includes real food and doesn’t limit foods […]
Veggie Pesto
Zucchini, squash, and parsnips oh my! Instead of the pasta, this dish includes a trio of fresh, light, and flavorful vegetables. For the pesto, you can use store-bought or try this delicious pesto recipe. Buon Appetito!
Turnip Greens Stew
When we lived in Meridian, MS we had some of the best neighbors. Buster and Jewel was an elderly couple that lived across the street and became like grandparents to our family. I remember the first time we met Mrs. Jewel, she was so excited to tell us about her church and how much they […]