My mother always spent countless hours in the kitchen cooking up healthy meals for us kids. I didn’t appreciate it then, but I do now! And now more than ever, I am on a mission to keep my own daughter healthy as she balances her high school honors classes with her exciting community theater […]
Soup Season! Pleasing Potato Leek Soup Recipe
January 11, 2017 By
Lucky for me, it is soup season to nurture us during winter’s chilly temps. And this is lucky for me since I have to eat soft foods as I recover from my gum surgery. So I asked a few pals for their soup recipes. I plan to share several here on my blog, starting with […]
Homemade Holiday Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
November 28, 2016 By
Who says ice cream is just for summer? How about homemade holiday vanilla bean ice cream to serve with pie or all by itself with a little red and green flair. If you own an ice cream maker, this recipe is for you. Your holiday guests will cheer when they see that ice cream is […]
Different Than Pumpkin Pie…Try Pumpkin Supreme!
November 23, 2016 By
If you are not a pumpkin pie fan, but like pumpkin desserts or if you want something a little different from the usual pumpkin pie, try this scrumptious pumpkin supreme recipe. Several years ago, I asked my sister-in-law for her Texas family’s recipe for my all-time favorite dessert that she makes for us every Thanksgiving […]
Found! Healthier Organic Popcorn That Is Safe To Microwave!
November 22, 2016 By
Manic: My family years ago when I banned microwave popcorn from our home! Too many reports were surfacing that the chemicals and packaging used to pop the kernels in the microwave could be a health risk. So we gave it up and we have missed our popcorn. Managed: Today when I spotted a new brand of […]
Overnight Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in Mason Jars
November 10, 2016 By
Here is a cool holiday breakfast idea for your guests. Make pumpkin spice oatmeal the night before. Prepare in individual mason jars that can be simply set out in a breakfast buffet the next morning, warm or cold. Such a fun, festive and flavorful idea with a recipe that is healthy clean eating. And some […]
My Fun Morning Show Assignment: Being Rachael Ray!
October 21, 2016 By
Better not quit my day job as I am not an impersonator, but I had fun trying! On my morning show’s recent fun celeb chef takeover theme, I was asked to come as Rachael Ray. My apologies to Ms Ray! I watched a lot of her videos, found an outfit in my closet that looked […]
My 3TV Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
October 18, 2016 By
What fun we had on the morning show I work on, KTVK’s Your Life A to Z show on 3TV because we impersonated (or we sort of impersonated, I should say) a group of celebrity chefs complete with yummy recipes, too! Can you guess who I was asked to portray? I will give you a hint […]
Fab Fall Food: Simple & Low Calorie Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins
October 1, 2016 By
Yummy pumpkin season has arrived and I have found a healthier recipe for delicious pumpkin spice mini muffins! With the help of my favorite meal planning site, MealGarden, I found a delish recipe for Pumpkin Spice Muffins! And MealGarden’s recipe muffins are only 79 calories each (without optional chocolate chips) and only 4.8 grams of […]
Meal Garden Simplifies Meal Planning & Healthy Home Cooking!
August 31, 2016 By
Manic: Meal planning that is healthy, economical, organized and tasty all in one during our busy week! Managed: Meal Garden! I am thrilled to find Meal Garden, a meal planning tool that is online, simple to work with, very organized and enables me to find nutritious recipes with one click. I also receive a shopping […]
Simple & Scrumptious Lasagna Recipe
August 2, 2016 By
With the Bachelorette finale two days ago, I knew I had to make something good for my neighborhood gal pals that were coming over for our Monday night guilty pleasure TV viewing. So I went through my blog and remembered this gem of a rich recipe that makes a very tasty lasagna. This is a […]
Found! Yummy Spicy Quick & Easy Lentil Side Dish
July 13, 2016 By
Manic: Finding a zesty side dish that isn’t the same ol’ thing like potatoes or broccoli again that my family will eat…and like! This could also easily be a main dish as well. Managed: Stopped at the tasting sample section at my local Trader Joe’s and found a surprising combination that is simple to make […]
Last Minute Fabulous 4th of July Party Food & Drink Ideas
July 3, 2016 By
Manic: You have been invited to or are hosting a 4th of July celebration and you need something fun and festive to bring…but also something that is easy and simple to prepare. Managed: I put together an assortment of ideas for you to quickly choose from. Some are from awesome social media and some are […]
Family Approved Quick & Nutritious Banana Berry Oatmeal Idea
February 16, 2016 By
Manic: Mornings….and quick sugary cereals and instant oatmeal brands that are packed with sugar are not what I want to give my teenagers for breakfast. But oftentimes that is what they ended up eating due to limited time in the mornings. I wanted to find a super quick and healthy way to end this trend. […]
Homemade Green Chile Sauce & Smothered Burrito Recipe
April 17, 2015 By
As I continue to share some of my blog’s most read articles to celebrate our 4th anniversary, here is the #1 most read recipe ever. And it comes from my talented sister-in-law who was born and bred in New Mexico, so her homemade green chile sauce is the real thing. Take a look and yum… […]
