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Cacciatore with Zucchini, Yellow Peppers, Carrot, and Tomatoes

Cacciatore with Zucchini, Yellow Peppers, Carrot, and Tomatoes

My GO-TO choice for dinner and especially quick and easy if you have some basic ingredients already in the house.

Kale Mango Wild Rice Salad

Kale Mango Wild Rice Salad

light and fulfilling salad as a meal or as a side for grilled fish or chicken

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

IMHO, this rivals any take-out thai fried rice. It takes some planning and shopping to have all the necessary ingredients that go into giving this a rich and complex flavor but so worth it.

Lemon Chicken-Oven Roasted

Lemon Chicken-Oven Roasted

tender, lemony and juicy chicken that is easy to put together and make ahead for a weeknight meal or a fab dinner party

Veg-Loaded Chili

Veg-Loaded Chili

a delicious version of chili with tons of vegetables and lean ground pork and turkey for a hearty satisfying meal that won’t weigh you down.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

yesterday was cold, overcast, rainy………..the perfect day to stay in and put on a nice comforting warm pot of soup

Moroccan Meatball Tagine

Moroccan Meatball Tagine

this Bon Appetit recipe is amazing! The aromas fill the house and the stew satisfies your body and soul!

Winter Wild Rice Salad

Winter Wild Rice Salad

seasonal yet light and a refreshing vitamin boost to counter all the heavy holiday foods

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This recipe is so simple to put together  and a GO-TO when I want soup but don’t want to be too complicated about it, which is rare BTW!