Night 1 of the 4×1 meal plan! Learn how to Shop once, make 4 dinners! This is a simple, recipe that doesn’t have you standing over a frying pan, frying eggplant! The eggplant is baked in the oven and then layered with tomato sauce and cheese. It is delicious and the clean up beats cleaning a frying pan! Since I had the oven on, I … Continue reading Baked Eggplant Parm Sheet Dinner: Vegetarian Family Recipes
A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love when dinner can be baked in the oven and not on the stove top, makes clean up a breeze. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love when dinner can be baked in the oven and not on the stove top, makes clean up a breeze. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
In need of some easy Wednesday night meals that take less than an hour to prepare? Me too. This recipe has got you covered. It’s easy, doesn’t require exotic ingredients or fancy kitchen gadgets and is no-fuss for your family. The traditional Banh Mi sandwich is made with pork and comes on a French loaf. That’s a recipe for a long, sluggish day. So we … Continue reading Keto-friendly Vietnamese Banh Mi Lettuce Cups
The goal of this recipe is to make it another “Wednesday night meal” that can be put together from start to finish in under an hour. I served this with roasted green beans, but you can roast some asparagus, zucchini or other veggie if you don’t care for the beans. If you want more hearty food, check out this recipe for Smashed Potatoes. Low-fat, Gluten … Continue reading Mediterranean-style Baked Fish
In this simple grilled recipe, the apricots are the stars. The juicy pork and tender salad are complemented by the delicious flavor of the grilled apricots, it’s an elegant dish to add to your summer table. Serve with your favorite chilled beverage to pair nicely with the smoky-sweetness of the grilled apricots. Ingredients (4 servings) 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoons white-wine vinegar … Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin
In this simple grilled recipe, the apricots are the stars. The juicy pork and tender salad are complemented by the delicious flavor of the grilled apricots, it’s an elegant dish to add to your summer table. Serve with your favorite chilled beverage to pair nicely with the smoky-sweetness of the grilled apricots. Ingredients (4 servings) 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoons white-wine vinegar … Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin
I was inspired by Giada de Laurentiis, for this next recipe. She made a Polenta Crusted Shrimp that looked crunchy and delicious, but I decided to use chicken instead. Think exotic chicken fingers. The recipe worked great and the flavors and crunch were all there. I am happy with Giada’s recipes as always. The only thing is that you must be prepared for the crunch … Continue reading Polenta Crusted Chicken and green salad
I was inspired by Giada de Laurentiis, for this next recipe. She made a Polenta Crusted Shrimp that looked crunchy and delicious, but I decided to use chicken instead. Think exotic chicken fingers. The recipe worked great and the flavors and crunch were all there. I am happy with Giada’s recipes as always. The only thing is that you must be prepared for the crunch … Continue reading Polenta Crusted Chicken and green salad
