recipes

Ginger Tahini Oven Baked Salmon Vegetables

Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon & Vegetables

 The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking. The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp. If you like your […]

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

 In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious and served with grilled vegetables. Ingredients Dressing 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or […]

Cream of Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

 Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.     Nutrition Notes Are Mushrooms Good for […]

Slow Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots Turnips

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

 The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice, and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles. Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 3-3 1/2 […]

Chicken Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon Parmesan

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

 This one-pan chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal that’s garlicky, lemony, and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta,” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.” Either way, it’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner we […]

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Croissant Bread Pudding

 Croissant bread pudding is the perfect breakfast food! Drizzled with a creamy, vanilla sauce, this soft bread pudding is so amazing that you won’t want to stop at just one piece!  Rich and silky smooth, this soft croissant bread pudding has quickly become a favorite of mine! It is absolutely […]