Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Crazy Whoopie Pie is light, chocolatey, creamy, and delicious…but with hidden ingredients. This dessert a vanilla creamy filling sandwiched in between two chocolate cake rounds. It is reduced calories, fat, and sugar. Plus it’s egg-free! Hi there! Hope you are doing well. Let’s pick up where we left off. The last time, I introduced you to frosting made with pureed cottage cheese, and today, I …
This Vanilla Frosting Surprise (Healthy Secret Ingredient) contains an ingredient you would probably never have thought to utilize for frosting. But it’s perfect for a light and healthy option that can be used to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes or as a filling. It’s smooth, creamy, delicious, and much healthier than traditional vanilla frosting. This post has been updated since its original publication on January …
These Spinach and Chicken Hash Brown Patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. You can freeze the extras and nuke them for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go! Hi there! Hope you all had a good week. Did you have to clean out all of the leftovers from this week’s festivities to make room in your fridge for grocery store items that you …
This Thai Coconut Soup is simple yet flavorful. Coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce work in unison to provide subtle, yet sophisticated flavors. So, I worked on this recipe to the point where I am finally confident in sharing it with the rest of the world. One of my daycare parents asked if I would make a Thai Coconut …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store bought are provided. Hello dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen? Well, I am afraid that I will have to …
Add a touch of fall to your dip with this Harvest Guacamole. It has pecan, pumpkin seeds, and corn. Enjoy this taste of the season with tortilla chips. This is a perfect fall appetizer to keep up your sleeves. Sometimes when I come up with recipes, I go about it a little backwards. What do I mean? Well, there are occasions where the name of …
Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Wrap makes a perfect light vegetarian lunch. I recently went on extended weekend trip to New York City. It was a self-guided culinary tour of The Big Apple and I loved every bit of it. My husband, our two friends, and I grazed our way throughout the city. Needless to say, I have a few inspired recipe ideas and …
Soft and chewy cereal bars with prunes (dried plums), pumpkin seeds, and chocolate chips. It’s a healthy breakfast or snack on-the-go. If you are like me and are not a huge fan of granola bars, this recipe is for you. If you are like me and prefer soft and chewy over hard and crunchy bars, this recipe is for you. Unlike the granola version, …
Start the day off right with this Egg Ham and Asparagus Breakfast Bake. Potatoes, cheese, ham, asparagus, tomatoes, and sunny side up eggs make this a satisfying, hearty dish. The old adage that bad things happen in threes proofs to be true again this past weekend. My daughter almost got sideswiped Friday night as she drove through an intersection. Saturday morning my husband and I …
This Healthy Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup is delicious and nutritious. The meatballs contain hidden veggies. The soup is packed with kale, vegetables, and just enough pasta to satisfy the carb craving. When I find myself upgrading to my loose jeans, it’s time to work my way back to my “skinny” jeans. And it’s time to add this soup to my diet. The intent is …
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