Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms, fresh
- 1 pkt taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Tex Mex Chicken Vegetable Skillet
“Don’t mess with Tex-Mex!” I have been playing with this recipe forever. It is actually a take-off on my Cajun Shrimp,…
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet(s)
- 12 oz. pasta (I use Trio Italiano, i.e. Rotini, Shells, Penne)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ C whipping cream or half & half
- 1 T flour, all-purpose
- ½ C white wine, dry
- 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
- 5 oz. baby spinach, washed & stems removed
- 2 T capers
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun/creole seasoning (I use Chef Prudhomme’s Magic Salmon Seasoning)
- 2 T butter, unsalted
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 394
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Cholesterol: 56
- Fat: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Sodium: 434
- Sugar: 5
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
“Eat for the body you want, not the body you have!” Anytime I come across a recipe that provides me the…
Ingredients
- 1 lb. trimmed green beans trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 strips bacon (I use packaged, fully cooked)
Balsamic Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
“Bean there, done that!” I know that I already have a similar recipe posted which is Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles. …
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed or fresh)
- 12 ounces Cajun flavor sausage
- 1 or 2 medium size zucchini, sliced
- 1 or 2 medium size yellow squash, sliced
- 4 to 6 asparagus spears, sliced into thirds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 220
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Cholesterol: 36
- Fat: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Sodium: 424
- Sugar: 2
Cajun Shrimp, Sausage & Vegetable Stir-Fry
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” Paul Prudhomme This is a simple, quick & easy recipe that…
Ingredients
- 1 T melted unsalted butter
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 lb fresh sugar snap peas, washed & trimmed
- 1 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 T grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 T sliced almonds (optional)
Buttered Sugar Snap Peas
“Give peas a chance!” Sautéed sugar snap peas is one of our favorite side dishes. Unfortunately, we can’t always find them…
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast (allow 6-8 oz. per serving)
- 6-8 small potatoes (I prefer Yukon gold)
- 8 oz baby carrots
- 8 oz sliced, fresh mushrooms
- 1 pkg dry onion soup mix
- 1 pkg dry brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon)
Easy Beef Pot Roast
“Pot roast is good any day of the week, but it is best on Sundays!” This pot roast recipe is one…
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 Catfish fillets
- 6 - 8 oz bag of fresh spinach, pre-washed
- 3 T unsalted butter sliced
- 1 C shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 C light mayonnaise
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paul Prudhomme Magic Salmon seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 1/2 T chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Creamy Baked Catfish Florentine
“The catfish is plenty good enough fish for anyone.” – Mark Twain I prepared this dish tonight for dinner for the…
Ingredients
- 1 small to medium sized spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
- 12 ounces medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups of prepared marinara sauce look for a low fat, low sugar variety
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded Italian Style Blend cheese
- 8 grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Spaghetti Squash Bowl with Shrimp
“I don’t believe you can ever really cook unless you love eating.” – Nigella Lawson This is a healthy, low-carb meal…
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed or paste
- 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/4 tsp Adobo powder
- salt to taste
Buttery Garlic Green Beans
“Real men wear aprons.” Green beans are one of the few green vegetables that I will eat so I try almost…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed, BLANCHED
- 1 lb bacon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” Even children who hate veggies…
Ingredients
- 1 large Zucchini squash
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce (I used the Contadina squeeze bottle)
- 3/4 cup Italian Style Blend finely shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Zucchini Pizza Bites
“Nothing says, ‘I love you,’ better than a pizza!” Our grandchildren are coming for a visit next month so I am…
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/4" to 3/8" rounds)
- 1 T olive oil (EVOO)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Salad Supreme seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
“The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe.” – John Gould Only in the last several years…
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tsps Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Sprinkle of Salt and Pepper
Spaghetti Squash
“Noodles are not only amusing but delicious.” – Julia Child Most people don’t even know what a Spaghetti Squash is, muchless…
Ingredients
- 1 small Yellow Squash (per person)
- 1/2 T Light Butter w/Canola Oil (Land O Lakes)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Grated Italian Style 5 Cheese Blend
- Black Pepper to taste
Baked Yellow Squash
“Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.” Fran Lebowitz In NE…
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
“We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it – because they do.” -Michael Greger…
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 pound of fresh sugar snap peas
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of turbinado sugar (or 2 T of brown sugar)
- salt & pepper to taste
Balsamic Glazed Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon
“Bacon is the duct tape of the kitchen, it can fix anything.” This is one of our favorite side dishes. The…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, baby, peeled and washed (use shredded if available)
- 1 cup turbinado sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
- 3 each eggs, well beaten with mixer
- 1/2 cup butter, room temp soft
- confectioner's sugar
Carrot Souffle
“Life is what you bake of it.” Recipe inspired by a dish prepared by my sister, Jennifer Taylor Dimmitt, at a…
Ingredients
- 32 to 36 ounces corn, frozen
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar (brown sugar can be substituted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Sweet Creamed Corn
“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” Julia Child This is the perfect side dish for holiday dinners and also pot-luck…
Ingredients
- 1 15 1/2-ounce can Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
- 1 15 1/2-ounce can Creamed Corn
- 1 8-ounce container sour cream
- 1 large eggs
- 3/4 stick Butter (melted)
- 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Corn Souffle
“Food is the most primitive form of comfort.” My sister, Nancy, made this dish for a family holiday gathering back many,…
