Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta w Vodka Cream Sauce

Hi everyone, this recipe is a staple in our home, and it is so dirt-simple to make that you end up looking like a cooking superstar when it actually takes you no time at all … bonus!! This recipe is published in The Fat Fallacy.  Sundried tomato pasta with vodka cream sauce...

Ginger-Citrus Chicken

Ginger not only is it loaded with wonderful flavor, but it is also a punch of health too! You’ll Need 6 chicken thighs 1 cup orange juice 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 3 Tablespoons butter Juice of one lemon 2-inch piece fresh ginger,...

Spanish Rice

 Please share your recipes with us. This Spanish rice can complement a variety fish. Submitted by Ryan at Westinghouse. Thank you, Ryan! You’ll Need: 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup tomato sauce 6 slices bacon 2 onions, diced 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 tomatoes, diced 2 green bell...

Cilantro and Carrot Rice

This recipe works well to complement some grilled shrimp or fish. You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons butter 4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 2 large red bell peppers, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups long-grain white rice 6 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup...

Allergy Lessons

Runny nose, itchy eyes, brain-rattling sneezes … must be spring! In many parts of the U.S., spring allergy season begins in February and can last until early summer. what can make spring allergies so brutal — and how you can manage all that sneezing, wheezing, itching and sniffling. Why...

Spring Asparagus Are Here: 3 Best Ways to Prepare Them

The first shoots of spring are out, popping up through the surface to “green up” our garden! And one of the first ones are the lovely green asparagus spears.The trouble with asparagus is not actually asparagus. The problem is that most people just don’t know how to prepare them....

John Lennon on Being Present.

Mindfulness advice tells you to “be present”, or “be here now”. This sounds great, but how exactly does one DO that? A great way to think about it actually comes from John Lennon:  “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans“. Life is that person talking to...

Couscous with Carrots and Celery

 You’ll Need 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 2 finely chopped carrots ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 finely chopped celery stalks 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt Fresh ground pepper to taste Finely chopped parsley to garnish (optional) Directions Prepare couscous: boil 1 cup water, add couscous...

Honey Nut Cinnamon Biscotti

Here is a biscotti recipe free of both eggs and dairy. You can jazz it up with flavor combinations of your choice. Makes a wonderful homemade gift.   You’ll Need 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar ¾ cup blanched almonds, finely ground ¾ cup whole...

Stuffed Mushrooms

Need a delicious and easy to prepare appetizer? These stuffed mushrooms are a sure hit! You’ll Need 6 Tablespoons butter 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed (save stems) 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese 1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese crumbles 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 cup...