Easy Family Recipes
This Orange-Walnut Oatmeal Mini Muffin recipe is a marriage of the Orange Cake my grandmother had in her handwritten cookbook (with notes that it was my grandfather's favorite), and an Oatmeal Muffin Recipe I found in a vintage McCall's cookbook. The "zippy" flavor of the orange zest used in this recipe, along with the richness of the plenitude of walnuts, seemed perfect for mini-muffins. Enjoy! Orange Walnut Oatmeal Muffin Recipe Orange Walnut Oatmeal Mini Muffins with Orange Continue Reading
Roasting peppers is so easy, that paying the exorbitant prices asked for fresh roasted peppers in the market is, well, crazy. If you don't know how to roast a pepper, no worries, you will in about a minute, and with a little work you will be enjoying your own. They will taste better than most you have had too. Pretty much any pepper can be roasted. I usually stick to sweet red, yellow or orange varieties, but occasionally roast Poblanos or other mildly hot peppers (they go wonderfully in Continue Reading
Low Fat Chocolate "Cheesecake" Pie At 105 calories there is no need to skip dessert! Chocolate Filling2 packages of lite silken tofu1 package fat free cream cheese1 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. cinnamon2 tbs. sugar3 tbs. cocoa powder1/2 cup boiling water1 packet of gelatine1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips8 individual packets of EqualPeanut Butter Crust6 low fat graham crackers2 tbs. Peanut Butter2 tbs water (plus more if needed) (To Make Crust)Preheat oven to 350 Continue Reading
There are those nights when you have a bit too much going on to focus on meal prep, but need a dinner that looks like you put in a little extra effort. This Quick & Easy Mashed Potato Topped Chicken Casserole will do the trick. Jarred gravy, canned spinach & instant mashed potatoes are the cheats here, that speed the process up and cut down on prep work & mess. It makes an excellent healthier alternative to traditional Shepherd's Pie. Fresh chicken, mushrooms & onions give it Continue Reading
Pancetta Wrapped Green Beans is an easy appetizer recipe or side dish that presents nicely. The pancetta green beans are served with a drizzle of Balsamic dressing for even more flavor! This easy appetizer recipe could double as a salad course. The fresh green beans still have a little snap to them, and the pancetta and balsamic dressing really add a punch of great flavor. Pancetta (an Italian bacon) is lower in fat than American bacon, so while this appetizer has a decadent edge to it, it Continue Reading
This Pancetta Egg Cups recipe is a quick and easy breakfast, that seems decadent, but in actuality is quite diet friendly. If you aren't familiar with Pancetta, it is an Italian form of bacon, which can be bought as slabs, or right from the deli, where is is usually found thin sliced. This cured meat packs all the awesome flavor of bacon, but with less fat. The egg cup recipe uses the thin slices from the deli, egg whites & a small portion of sharp cheddar (rather than a Continue Reading
