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!
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Irish Soda Bread
Irish Brown Bread
Low-Fat Oatmeal Muffins
I know you have heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, blah, blah, blah. Well, it’s true. Did you know that skipping breakfast can make weight control more difficult, and eating a healthy breakfast can actually help with weight loss and aid in maintaining a healthy weight? Maybe we […]
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 […]
Lightened Mississippi Mud Cake
Today I’m going back to my roots, and I am not referring to my natural hair color. I am talking about where I grew up. I was born and raised in Mississippi. Actually, I was born in Memphis, Tennessee but grew up just a stone’s throw away in northern Mississippi. I realize there are many […]
Figure Friendly Pumpkin Bread
Well, Pumpkin Palooza comes to an end today. I hope you have enjoyed all the pumpkin goodness this week. As I was deciding what recipe to share today, my mother’s voice kept echoing in my head saying, “You have to make this Pumpkin Bread recipe! It is so good and would be great for the […]
3 Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Do you have 10 minutes in the evening to dedicate to making a delicious healthy breakfast? If so, you have to try these bars! Breakfast is so challenging at my house. My boys do not typically like the same foods for breakfast. My older son enjoys a traditional breakfast of eggs and bacon or sausage, […]
Roasted Tomato-and-Feta Shrimp
This recipe is so versatile and can be served as an appetizer, salad, or main dish. The beauty of the fresh ingredients make for a gorgeous presentation. All these are good reasons to make this recipe, but the best reason is because it is delicious! I think it is awesome and I think you will […]
Roasted Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I’m back!! It feels so good to sit here and type this blog post. Life is slowing down a bit and I am loving it!!! I hope you all enjoyed a great summer. Fall will be here before I know it and soon I will be posting yummy fall comfort foods. The leaves are already […]