25+ of Our Favorite Fresh Salads!

When it’s too hot in the kitchen, opt for a salad! Here are a bunch of our favorites. Watermelon & Feta Salad Just the right amount of sweet and savory. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed with nearly 20 vitamins! Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few […]

Savory Chicken, Corn & Butternut Squash Chowder with Bacon

Warm up with this savory bowl of chunky, tender pieces of roasted chicken, bacon, corn, butternut squash, peppers, and onions and seasonings. SIZE: 10 servings INGREDIENTS: 10 bacon slices, chopped 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 medium onions, chopped 2 cups chopped red bell peppers (about 2 large) 1/4 cup all purpose flour 9 cups low-salt chicken […]

Easy, Crispy Parmesan & Mustard Chicken

  Here’s an easy dinner for a busy weeknight–and you probably have all the ingredients you need. I like to serve it with a salad or steamed veggies. Prepared by and photo by Emily Doscher   (8 servings) INGREDIENTS 8 boneless and skinless chicken breast (pounded out to 1/2″ thickness) 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice […]

One-Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

First published 2018

25+ Fresh Summer Salads!

When it’s too hot in the kitchen, opt for a salad! Here are a bunch of our favorites. 1. Mexican Salad An easy colorful dinner salad with. black bean, corn and pre-cooked grilled chicken. 2. Watermelon & Feta Salad Just the right amount of sweet and savory. 3. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed […]

15+ of Our Favorite, Mouth-Watering Burgers

Beyond your average burger, any one of these burger recipes will have your mouth –and your guests’ mouths watering.  1. Juicy Gooey Nacho 2. Thai Pork Burger 3. Grilled Pork with Aioli 4. Gaby’s Southwestern Beyond Burger 5. Open-Face Turkey with Gruyere 6. Spicy Sriracha 7. Paprika Lamb Burger with Almonds 8. German Pork Burger 9. Grilled Herb with Goat Cheese Burger […]

Cayenne Coconut Crusted Tenders

Kick-up your chicken tenders a notch with a healthy portion of Cayenne pepper encased in a coating of crunchy coconut.  The sweet yet spicy flavors of the apricot dipping sauce only intensifies this culinary experience. SIZE: makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE: 1 cup apricot preserves 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tbsp […]

Celebrate National Chili Day with One of Our Favorite Recipes!

We’re celebrating “National Chili Day” with a kick! Here are our favorite chili recipes–some with meat and some delightedly meatless. We even have a gluten-free fav. Beef & Beer Chili White Chili w/Chicken Sunset’s Smoky Beef & Bacon Chili Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Quinoa Chili Em’s Texas Chunk Chili Vegetarian Chili for the Soul Chili Egg Casserole Slow-Cooker Pork […]

15+ Quick, Easy No-Cook Meals!

When it’s hot outside or if you’re just feeling a little lazy, here are a few meals that don’t require cooking at all! Hummus & Veggie Sandwiches Super fresh, super crispy and super delicious. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed with nearly 20 vitamins!  Make-Your-Own Sandwich Buffet Great for get-togethers. Mediterranean “Pizzas” with […]

Simple Avocado Chicken Salad

Simple, fresh and delicious. This avocado recipe was passed to my mother from a friend and now I am passing it along to you. SIZE: serves 4 INGREDIENTS:  2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (or shredded) 2 ripened avocado, chopped Juice from 1 fresh lime (add more if desired… I do) 1 packed tbsp finely chopped cilantro (add […]