Easy Family Recipes
I've deemed this garbanzo bean dip, Tuscan Bean dip due to it's inclusion of some Italian flavors. There really isn't more to it than that. I decided to make this Tuscan garbanzo bean dip with on hand ingredients. While I would have chosen lemon, lime is what I had and it worked. Use whichever you prefer. Tuscan Garbanzo Bean Dip Tuscan Garbanzo Bean Dip an easy healthy dip recipe. 1 clove garlic1/4 cup olive oil2 tbs fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp Continue Reading
Creamy Chicken and Poblano Corn Chowder is a healthy filling soup recipe. This low fat chowder is packed with protein and has enough carbs and dairy to satisfy. The Southwest flavor of the poblanos keeps it interesting, while keeping the heat subtle. Yogurt adds creaminess without a lot of fat, as well as a tangy element to the soup. A cup of Creamy Chicken and Poblano Corn Chowder along with a small green salad makes a perfect light lunch, and fits right into my healthy eating plan, without Continue Reading
Spice rubbed roasted chicken breast and potatoes is an incredibly easy dinner recipe that can also be made as a sheet pan meal. The recipe makes an entire meal with minimal cleanup, no spending hours in the kitchen. The bone-in chicken breasts take longer to cook than boneless, but the bones and skin help retain the moisture in the breasts and add more flavor. This chicken cut is also cheaper than boneless chicken breasts. While I frequently espouse the virtues of cooking from scratch, I do Continue Reading
Tomorrow is Lil' Foodie's first full day of kindergarten. She always ate snack at preschool, but having lunch at school is new for both she and I. The thing is, my daughter is a somewhat picky eater already due to her sensory issues, so with the added constraints of a gluten & dairy free diet, and the list of chemicals I won't let her eat, assembling a lunch is a rather tricky affair. One of my concerns was finding a protein source that she would eat, and not make a big mess of Continue Reading
Watermelon Feta appetizer bites are among the best summer appetizers you can serve. The watermelon appetizer can be prepped ahead of time and simply kept chilled. Then drizzle the Watermelon Feta Skewers with basil simple syrup just before serving. These bites are perfect for both formal events or a casual outdoor summer party. Watermelon Feta Appetizers Watermelon and feta are a popular flavor combination these days. The ingredients are usually presented together as watermelon feta Continue Reading
Basil simple syrup is a flexible condiment to have on hand. In this simple syrup recipe, I have used turbinado sugar (raw cane sugar). The less processed sugar maintains some of the original nutrients of the plant & naturally adding color to the syrup, making it a better choice. While I used a mixture of sweet and cinnamon basil in my syrup, since they were growing in my garden, but any basil would work fine (I bet lime basil would be yummy). Basil syrup can be used to make an interesting Continue Reading
