Ingredients 2 c. beef stock 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 lb. carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, halved if large 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 2 large celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, chopped 6 sprigs thyme 1 tbsp. canola oil 3 […]

Ingredients • 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef (combo, etc.) or 1 1⁄2 lbs ground pork (combo, etc.) • 1⁄3 cup dry breadcrumbs • 2 eggs, beaten • 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped • 1 teaspoon basil • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 3 tablespoons honey • 2 […]

Ingredients 2 cups cooked cauliflower florets ⅔ to ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided Dash garlic powder Dash black pepper 1 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 slices lower-sodium, less-fat bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled 1 teaspoon snipped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon lemon zest Directions In a blender or food […]

Ingredients • Garlic & Herb Dry Brine (recipe below) • 1 12–14-lb. turkey, giblets and neck removed • 1 medium onion, quartered • 1 head of garlic, halved • 1–2 bunches of herbs • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature • 2 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth Dry Brine Recipe Ingredients • […]

Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 2 cups red kidney beans 1⁄2 large red pepper (chopped) 1⁄2 large yellow onion (chopped) 1 stalk celery (chopped) 26 ounces of Mia’s Kitchen Sonoma California Pasta Sauce or your favorite spaghetti sauce 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive […]

Ingredients For the tomato sauce: 1 medium onion, chopped coarsely 3 large, ripe, juicy tomatoes, chopped coarsely 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup water 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh oregano herb or 1/2 teaspoon […]

Sunday’s are great days for baking. Lately, I’ve been tinkering with a lower fat, reduced sugar recipe for muffins. I’ve come up with two – a deep chocolate chunk flavor that tastes more like a cupcake than a muffin, and a rich Morning Glory muffin that’s studded with ginger, cranberries and coconut. Mixing up a […]

Sunday’s are for relaxing and restoration. Whether you use your downtime to watch football or catch up on some reading, the only thing better than doing what you enjoy is to do it with an effortless, but tasty meal. Panini sandwiches are a great Sunday meal because they’re quick to assemble, delicious, and versatile. Nothing […]

Muffins are a special treat that I do not always allow myself to indulge in, mostly because they are often loaded with fat and extra calories that I just can’t justify. This weekend, I was craving something sweet, but didn’t want to break the calorie bank. I tweaked a Morning Glory Muffin recipe to reduce […]

It’s a beautiful morning out there! Chilly, especially judging by how mild the temps have been all winter, but pretty nonetheless! It’s a nice day for staying in and baking. Inspired by the pretty scene outside my window, the glistening white snow makes me think about white chocolate brownies. When making these brownies, it is […]

Get to Grillin’! Welcome the warm temperatures with this recipe. Enjoy it with Joe’s fresh hand-selected spring vegetables. Ingredients •    ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil •    2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice •    1 tbsp. red wine vinegar •    1 tbsp. Dijon mustard •    1 tbsp. chopped oregano •    Salt and freshly ground pepper •    2 […]

1 lb. Ground hamburger 1/2 c. shredded Irish Dubliner Cheddar Cheese 1/3 c. chopped onion 2 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. Parmigiano Reggiano 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 egg 8 strips of thin cut bacon Sauce: 1-1/2 cup Ketchup 1/3 cup Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard Tabasco To Taste […]