Recipes

For the past 3-4 months I've been really working on changing my dietary needs into something a little bit more healthier. I'm now approaching the BIG 5-0 and it's time to get serious about weight loss. One of the things I've been enjoying the past few weeks in some good old fashioned granola … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Granola Truffles Recipe

Tired of the standard cheeseburger? Looking for something just a little bit different? If so, check out this recipe from Carrington Farms. Carrington Farms Flax Burger Recipe 1 pound thawed ground beef, lean ground turkey or bison, veal or your favorite meat 2 Tbs finely chopped onion 1 … [Read more...] about Carrington Farms Flax Burger Recipe

I've been making grilled cheese sandwiches for the kids for over 40 years. When the kids were little, I just used 2 slices of white bread and slapped a piece of white American cheese in the center. Sauteed the sandwich until the cheese had melted and usually the kids enjoyed a bowl of tomato soup … [Read more...] about 4-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

How many of you enjoy a good salad? I know I do! I make a wide variety of veggie and fruit salads for my family to enjoy every week. To keep things interesting, I'm always looking for new recipes that have unique & healthy twists to them like the one that I'm sharing with all of you today. It … [Read more...] about Banana Berries and Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

Want a filling meal that doesn’t leave you feeling heavy? Monica Auslander, leading nutritionist who developed Essence Nutrition Registered Dietitians, has this awesome recipe below for people who need a delicious and simple meal that will not leave you feeling guilty afterwards. The recipe below is … [Read more...] about Quinoa Salad Stuffed Avocados Recipe

I love making smoothies and would estimate that I make at least 4 of them every week. When I make them...I try to stick with in-season fruits which helps to keep my costs down and keeps me from getting bored with the various flavors. For the past two weeks my hubby and I have been making homemade … [Read more...] about Easy Peach and Mango Smoothie Recipe

One of my favorite types of "quick" breads to make happens to be banana. Every 2-3 months my local produce market will put bananas on sale for a good price and I'll stock up by purchasing about 12 pounds. I bring them home and I freeze a good majority of them, so that I can make homemade banana … [Read more...] about Homemade Banana Bread Recipe