Remember that commercial from long ago with the old lady that yells – “Where’s the beef?” Well here it is and it is sure to satisfy all the meat and potatoes people out there. Although no potatoes are in this recipe you certainly could add them if you preferred them over the polenta. Beef is [...]
Meatless meals are on the rise and it is no wonder with sky rocketing reports of cancer, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. By cutting meat out of just one meal a week you reduce the amount of saturated fats in your family’s diet and give them an extra does of veggies and fiber rich grains [...]
Just in time to celebrate Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras 2012 is my take on some kicked up Shrimp and Grits. I have some very special friends who are from New Orleans and have introduced me to the lively food that is served in the French Quarter and I hope that this dish fits right [...]
If you are skipping the resturant scene this year and staying in for Valentine’s Day here is a great dish to make for your special someone! Packed full of flavor and nutrition this meal will leave your tastebuds happy and your tummy satisfied. Quinoa is a complete protien and has all nine amino acids, full of [...]
For Free-Friday I have a fabulous dish for your family! Are you ready? To make this Gluten Free just use Gluten Free Pasta otherwise you are good to go. All you need is some salmon and broccoli and the rest you can find in your fridge and pantry. If you buy salmon when it is on [...]
Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner for your family tonight? The bulk of it comes from your stocked pantry. Check out my post on Stocking a Healthy Pantry and you can have this ready in no time. Try this kid approved meal for a real win around the dinner table. You can [...]
Chef Amy talked about stocking the pantry and what to do when you get home from the store to make your week easier, now let’s talk quick and healthy dinners! The ones you can make in just a few minutes using mostly pantry items so you can be sure to avoid the drive-thru or making [...]
This is another recipe from our Stock the Freezer Day! Tex-Mex Pasta 4.0 from 1 reviews Print Recipe: Main Author: Amy Churchill – A la Chef Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 A delicious and healthful dinner that everyone will love! Whole wheat pasta and black beans [...]
Most of the time when I get together with my friends we go out for dinner, but last week we got together and made dinner. And not just one meal, we cooked three different dishes and made enough for us to each have several portions to take home and freeze. We had a great time [...]
Eating Clean and Green – is not about what you can’t have but what you CAN have! Why do we always think of what we can’t have when we talk about eating good food or when our doctor talks to us about changing the way we eat? I guess that is human nature, but guess [...]
