Love, Love, Love me some warm, comforting, "green" soup in the fall and winter months. This fits the bill, and I find that I come back to this recipe often. High in protein and bone-building nutrients from the kale, this is a dish that fits the bill of comfort, warmth and health! Ingredients 1 [...]
Christmas Ham When I first was married nearly 35 years ago (gasp! Has it really been that long?!), my husband's grandmother pulled me aside and gave me great advice. She said to always buy a ham and cook with the bone in. It makes for the best ham, and the best drippings, which are used [...]
Spicy Coffee Pumpkin Chili (crock pot) I actually wanted to create something new and unique for a Chili Cook-off and this recipe was a hit! No, I didn't win, but my husband labeled this as "the best chili I have ever made"! And that is saying something! Just search my website in my recipe file [...]
Tuna Salad for Bone Health I have made a version of this recipe in my home for years. Because I have suffered with bone loss over the past few years, I tweaked a few ingredients to make this a dish strengthening for the bones. Try it! If you aren’t concerned about bone loss, try [...]
Rosemary Crock Pot Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes 😍If you need to make a simple dinner for company that looks elegant and tastes like you slaved all day long in the kitchen, then this is the dish for you! And you did slave...okay, your crock pot slaved all day, while you went about your own [...]
Simple Napa Cabbage This delicate vegetable is abundant right now in my garden, and in the produce isle. I am picking buckets daily, so thought I would write up a simple recipe on my favorite way eat this tender vegetable from the Brassica family.This leafy vegetable originated in China, and is called the “King [...]
Cheezy Pumpkin and Spinach Quinoa This recipe I found,compliments of foodreal.com. As usual, I took the original recipe and tweaked it according to my tastes and healthy lifestyle. I added protein to make this a complete meal. I soak the quinoa overnight, or for at least 4 hours before cooking (I use my handy [...]
Cabbage and Beef Pot This recipe came about because I needed to use up a cabbage. I found several recipes that I liked, but ended up basing this recipe off of an old Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe I used to make when my children were young! I loved that recipe, but don’t serve corned [...]
Salmon with Dandelion and Brazil Nut Green Sauce and Green Bean Haricot Vert This recipe encompasses everything you need to help sooth and balance your thyroid, AND beat inflammation. 1 1/2 lbs salmon filets (wild-caught)lemon pepper (to taste)salt & pepper (to taste)1 lb olive oilharicot verts, or mixture of red and green beans (left [...]
Veronica's Pumpkin Chili Pumpkin Chili reeks of Autumn and fall comfort foods. You just want to snuggle up in front of the fire place and enjoy your favorite movie while imbibing on this easy recipe. For a vegetarian chili, just eliminate the meat, and add more beans. My family enjoys it both ways. This recipe [...]