Spice things up with this southwestern "Mexican" meatloaf for your next meal. Serve it with black beans and your favorite vegetable on the side. A little sour cream is good with the meatloaf as well. You can adjust the heat (spiciness) of this meatloaf by decreasing/increasing the amount of jalapeno used. To make this … [Read more...]
Baked Salmon & Key Lime Butter *
This is my favorite way to serve salmon. The kids really like it too. If you are able, not on a sugar-free / grain-free diet, definitely serve this over some brown basmati rice...Mmmmmmm! 4 small Alaskan Salmon fillets unrefined sea salt and black pepper 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2 Tablespoons key lime juice (the … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup (with Rice or Noodles)
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Chicken Soup is great on a cold day. Here is a tasty version that is easy to make, and will remind you of Mom. I usually make homemade egg noodles for this soup. 8 cups chicken broth (homemade is the best) 3 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced (about 2 large) 1 cup chopped, cooked, chicken … [Read more...]
Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup *
Red lentils are not really "red", but a beautiful orange color. The tomatoes and other veggies in this soup compliment not only the color of the lentils, but the taste as well. It is absolutely wonderful with goat cheese crumbled on top. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Carne Asada (Marinated Steak/Chicken) *
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This steak is so tender and flavorful, even the kids like it. (Which is something, because at least in my house, I know kids and steak don't usually go well together.) This dish is very easy to make. I think the marinade would also do well with chicken breast instead of beef. 1 1/2 to 2 pounds grass-fed flank steak (try … [Read more...]
