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Healing Vegetable Soup

As someone who deals with various tummy issues sometimes I just need something simple to allow my gut to heal. This vegetable soup is so easy to make using coleslaw mix. I found a kale coleslaw mix, so I didn’t add the extra kale. For dinner I served with a two-ingredient bagel on the sideContinue reading “Healing Vegetable Soup”

Crunchy Kale Salad

My kale is growing out of control right now so I had to find a way to use it and this delicious, simple salad was born. We served it with bbq sausages and fresh sourdough bread. Ingredients: 4 c kale, chopped 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced very thin 1/4 c walnuts, chopped Dressing Ingredients: 75Continue reading “Crunchy Kale Salad”

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

I wasn’t feeling well last night so I needed something quick and easy made with things I had in the house, and this was the result. Perfect because all you do is mix the ingredients together in a big pot, toss into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes – and you have dinner!Continue reading “Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole”

Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This amazing sauce is a non-spicy version of a peri peri sauce and works on chicken, pork or steak. Ingredients: 1 red pepper, diced 1 small red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, halved 2 tsp paprika 1/2 c olive oil + 2 Tbsp 1/2 c vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepperContinue reading “Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Sauce”

Spiced Banana Crumb Bread

This is a classic banana bread recipe kicked up a notch with beautiful aromatic spices and a crumb topping. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 large over-ripe bananas, mashedContinue reading “Spiced Banana Crumb Bread”

Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This is a very quick, light dinner that my family enjoys in the summer time. The sauce made from Worcestershire, mayonnaise and lemon is what makes it. I can’t resist taking pieces of chicken and just dipping them in it. Serve with raw veggies or mexi-coleslaw on the side. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thinContinue reading “Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich”

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

I absolutely love this recipe and it’s a great way to use zucchini when it’s in abundance in the middle of summer. Although truthfully, I make it with whatever vegetables I have in the fridge. I’ll swap kale, spinach and swiss chard interchangeably. Sometimes I will add eggplant. If I don’t have mushrooms around, I’llContinue reading “Mediterranean Vegetable Bake”

Strawberry Rhubarb Lemon Loaf

Rhubarb and strawberries are two of the most wonderful things mother nature gives us to kick off summer in June, and they just happen to go together perfectly. This is the first year my rhubarb plant in the backyard has yielded something good. Since I planted it 4 years ago it has done nothing butContinue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Lemon Loaf”

Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

These just might be the best muffins I’ve ever made. They can be made into 6 jumbo or 12 regular-sized muffins. Streusel Topping: 1/4 c butter, melted 3/4 c flour 1/2 c white sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon Strawberry Rhubarb filling: 1/2 lb (8 oz) strawberries, diced 2 large stalks rhubarb, diced (6 oz) 1/4 cContinue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins”

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

This sauce is super easy to make and tastes so authentic with the red wine mixed with the fresh herbs. Serve over a broad pasta like linguine, fettuccine or silky egg noodles. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion, diced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 c red wine 1/2Continue reading “Homemade Bolognese Sauce”