Lemon Garlic Salmon and Vegetables

What You Need:
4 scallions, chopped
1 1/4 lb. salmon fillet
2 t olive oil
1/2 t salt, divided
1/4 t of pepper, divided
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 lemon, sliced thin
10 whole fresh dill sprigs, divided
10 red potatoes, sliced thin
4 carrots cut into strips
1 zucchini, cut into sticks
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 cucumber, cut into sticks
How to Make It:
Set the oven [...]

Warm Up With Delicious Winter Stews

Just the smell of a delicious stew will give us comfort and warmth. Stews not only warm the body but they are great way of warming up an entire house. Soups can also achieve this but when it comes to soups and stews, there is a big difference. Even though both are cooked in a [...]

Winter Roasts are Comforting and Warming

Meat and potatoes have a way of making us feel good and help us to ward off those cold winter days. Sometimes when it’s cold and snowy outside the comfort of a good home cooked meal is all you need to forget the chill outside. Fixing a good roast is as easy as making a [...]

Lucky Irish Corn Beef and More

What You Need:
1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
2 celery stalks, sliced thin
2 lbs. deli corned beef, sliced thick
2 large russet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 in. cubes
2 C of carrots, sliced
1 head of green cabbage, chopped
1/2 C of beef broth
1/4 t of allspice
1/4 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 bay leaves
How to Make [...]

Big Blue Sea Stew

What You Need:
2/3 C of water
2 C rotini pasta
1 t of olive oil
16 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb. sea scallops
1/2 t of salt
¼ t of pepper
1 small onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into slices
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into slices
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 small zucchini, [...]

Mixed Floret Vegetable Salad

What You Need:
4 C of broccoli florets
2 C cauliflower florets
6 carrots, cleaned and cut into slices
2 C of frozen peas, thawed
3 celery ribs, cut into slices
1/2 C onion, chopped fine
1/2 C of red seedless grapes
1/2 C of green seedless grapes
1 C of mayonnaise
1/2 C of milk
2 T cider vinegar
1 T of sugar
1/2 C of sunflower [...]

Mint and Veggie Salad

What You Need:
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen black eyed peas, cook as pkg. directs and drain well
1 (10 oz.) pkg. regular sweet peas, thawed
2 red onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 C of olive oil
1/3 C white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 [...]

Yam and Turkey Stew

What You Need:
1 lb. turkey breast, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 C of chicken broth
1 1/2 C dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 t of basil
1/2 t of garlic powder
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 white potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 C of celery, sliced
1/2 C of water
2 T of arrowroot
1/2 t of salt
How to Make It:
Spray [...]

Healthy Mom Challenge Update- Weekly Weigh In

Well, here it is Monday.  One week since we posted our challenge on the blog.  I went to weigh in today feeling good about my progress and my effort last week.  I have been watching what I eat, and making sure that I actually do eat enough.  So what did the scale tell me today?  [...]

Mixed Vegetable with Vinaigrette Dressing

What You Need:
5 red potatoes cut in small chunks
1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 C of frozen corn, thawed
1 celery rib, sliced thin
1 carrot, shredded
3 green onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 C mozzarella cheese, cubed
2/3 C olive oil
1/4 C of white wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 [...]

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