Category: RECIPES


  • As a born and bred Southern Gal turned California chic, I occasionally get the hanker’n for some good ol’ southern barbecue. This summer I returned to my roots when I went to visit my family in South Florida. Before my arrival, my brother asked me what I wanted for dinner that night. I immediately requested,…

  • This is another recipe from Ellie Krieger of the Foodnetwork. 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes 1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/3 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows Salt and pepper Put the potatoes in a large steamer basket…

  • Ellie Krieger is one of my favorite chefs. I love her no-nonsense style to creating healthy meals. You can find more of her recipes on foodnetwork.com or her books “The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and Small Changes”, “Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life.” 1 (3 to…

  • While I was vacationing this summer in Florida, most mornings we had an Omelet for breakfast. I have made two omelets in my life time. I tried making an omelet in my stainless steel skillet once, but it turned into scrambled eggs. The first time I successfully made an omelet, was when I received a…

  • We pulled out our slurpee/snowcone maker, dusted it off and made a refreshing treat with this recipe I found online, but I apologize I have no clue where I got. It was a site that had all these great cool summer kid treats. Once I locate it, I will update this post. Until then, enjoy…

  • This recipes comes from an issue of the Southern Living magazine. It is one of my family’s favorite to go breakfast meals. These can be made up in advance and frozen. 1 (1 lb) package ground pork sausage, hot or mild 1 (11-oz) can refrigerated French bread dough 1 1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend…

  • This is a recipe submitted by Sharon Chupp to the Family Circle Magazine. 2 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups peanut butter flavored corn and oat cereal 2 cups marshmallows 2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 pounds white chocolate, chopped Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine rice…

  • Nutty popcorn bars is a great new take on protein bars. This recipe came from the June 2007 Heath Magazine, created by David Gaus an Executive pastry chef in Washington DC. Beware! I can never only eat one.  They are so tasty. 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts 12 cups popcorn…

  • This recipe comes from Everyday Foods magazine. It is easy enough for little kids to make. 1/3 cup Honey 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp butter 1 cup crisp rice cereal 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, or cranberries In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey,…

  • I think I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. Amazingly to me, the pancakes taste like I am eating apple pie. Try them with Buttermilk Syrup or with flavored yogurt and fruit. 2 eggs 1 2/3 cups milk 8 oz plain yogurt 1/4 cup applesauce 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder…