What's the secret ingredient? It's Salsa! Chunky salsa provides the tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, and spices in this easy, health...

With the price of food on the rise you might be looking for some inexpensive meal options. Look no further than the canned bean aisle at...

This soup uses fresh ears of sweet corn. In my video I show you how to cook just a few ears of corn using a microwave method that makes...

Easy. Healthy. Inexpensive. This soup checks all the boxes. It's made with pantry and freezer ingredients and goes together so fast; you...

This soup can be made with only three ingredients! I cover the basics of cutting a butternut squash into pieces and give you some...

This soup is a delicious way to get your lycopene. It can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned tomatoes so it can be enjoyed year-round....

I got a nice size Amazon gift certificate for Christmas and used it to pick up some cookbooks I’ve been eyeing.  One of them was...

It seems like winter is hanging on forever here in Northern Illinois so there is plenty of soup weather left. I tried this recipe from...

My husband and I love thick, hearty chowders but they can be really high in calories and unhealthy fats.  This easy one pot...

I used to think I didn’t like spicy foods but as I get older I find myself appreciating them a bit more.  Here are two recipes I’ve tried...

Homemade Vegetable Stock Mexican Cabbage Soup Everybody loves a nice bowl of soup but most canned soups come with an unhealthy amount of...

I love the flavors of curry but oddly enough, I did not make an actual “curry” until just last year. In India “curry” refers to a stew...

Vegetarian Kale and White Bean Soup BBQ Lentil Loaf Potato, Cauliflower, and Spinach Mash Applesauce Cooler weather has me thinking of...

If you are a purist who believes that chili should be made only with ground beef and tomatoes you may wish to stop reading. But, if you...

Pumpkin is an incredibly healthy source of carotenoids which may help to prevent cancer.  In fact, as we raise awareness about breast...

These are recipes for some of my very favorite foods. I hope you will enjoy them, too! Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Gazpacho Swiss Chard Pesto...

I’m always surprised by people who say they don’t like beets.  I enjoy them in all forms; pickled, roasted, steamed, etc. I planted two...

Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Spinach Stuffed Portabellas Simple Stuffed Peppers Stuffed Pepper Soup Southwestern Stuffed Sweet...

If you are not a fan of dill you may want to stop reading.  I saw fresh dill at the grocery store this week and knew I had been saving a...

When Spring arrives many people feel motivated to eat fresher, healthier, and lighter.  Here are some recipes that can help you to clean...