Beetroot Smoothie #CooktheBooks

This colorful, pretty smoothie is packed with antioxidants.  It is a great pick-me-up after a fall hike or as a post-workout treat.

I was inspired to make this drink while reading our Cook the Books October/November selection......

O is for Overnight Oats

This high-protein, high-fiber breakfast is easily adaptable to your taste.  I used Chocolate Almond Milk and Strawberries, but any milk and/or fruit will work just as well.

O is for Overnight Oats.......

F is for Fajitas

This bowl is a perfect way to enjoy Fajitas that are Gluten-Free, healthy, and colorful.  A great way to serve your family a rainbow of foods that are nutritious and delicious.

F is for Fajitas.  It is also for Favorite, Fun, and Festive.  This is one of my family's favorite dinners.  They love it because it is fun and feels like you're attending a fiesta.  I love it because it is easy, healthy and nutritious.

A New Blogging Challenge starting with Almond Chicken on the 9th Day of Christmas

Start the New Year off right with this lightened-up version of a favorite Chinese carryout recipe.  Featuring lean chicken breast and fried vegetables stir-fried in heart-healthy peanut oil and no breading you will enjoy all the flavors of this dish in less than half an hour.

Join us for the 2024 Alphabet Challenge......

Lucky Cabbage Salad for the 6th Day of Christmas #SundayFunday

And here it is.....New Year's Eve....the last day of 2023 and the 6th day of Christmas.  Time just flies.  Eating fortuitous foods to celebrate the New Year is a custom in many cultures to bring us luck throughout the year.  

This food need not be extravagant or difficult.  It can be as simple as this Easy Cabbage Salad.  

Spring Vegetable Soup, a Book Review and the Weekly Menu

Healthy, light and delicous this soup is a perfect starter for a Springtime celebration.  

Now that Lent is upon us and Easter is around the corner, my thoughts turn to Spring.  I served this soup for Easter Dinner last year and never got an opportunity to share it with you.  I am happy to rectify that today.

All Bran Bud Muffins #MuffinMonday

These heart healthy muffins are delicious and a perfect grab and go breakfast.  I made them in the shape of hearts because not only are they good for you but Valentine's Day is right around the corner and these would be the perfect treat for your sweet.

It's time for Muffin Monday........

Honey Ginger Chicken Stir Fry #ImprovCookingChallenge

I love stir fry meals because they are so easy, delicious and nutritious.  This chicken and vegetable stir fry with a sauce featuring honey and ginger is a keeper.

It's time for the Improv Cooking Challenge.........

Quick and Healthy Butternut Squash Soup and the Weekly Menu including Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving #SoupSaturdaySwappers

 Holidays can be very busy.  This quick and healthy Butternut Squash Soup starting with frozen squash is a time and stress saver.  It takes only a few minutes of hands on time and half an hour cooking time.  It can be made ahead and rewarmed so there is zero soup stress on the big day.

It is time for the Soup Saturday Swappers.......

South Australian Chardonnay with Pesto Bruschetta Chicken #WorldWineTravel

This dish reminds me of Spring for some reason.  It is a scrumptious dinner that combines all the flavors of Bruschetta and Pesto without the carbs from the baguette.  Of course, I paired mine with pasta but if you are watching your carbs it would be perfect with just a side salad and a glass of this crisp, amazing Punt Road Chard from South Australia.

The World Wine Travel group are sipping the White Wines of South Australia this month.......

Protein Packed Muffins #MuffinMonday

These muffins are made with white whole wheat flour, natural peanut butter, yogurt and banana, making them a little healthier and nutritious.

It's Muffin Monday.......

Beef and Bean Sloppy Joes #SundayFunday

This delicious and healthy version of the classic version is just as comforting and soothing as the recipe you've always used and it is ready in less than half an hour.  

Join the Sunday Funday Bloggers as we cook up quick meals during this busy season.......

Healthy(ish) Blueberry Muffins #MuffinMonday

Delicious, tender muffins made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal and chock full of blueberries will be breakfast you can feel good about serving up to your family.

It's time for Muffin Monday........................

Chicken Hummus Bowl #YouAreNotAloneParty

Smart authors know that the best time to promote a book is before it is for sale.  I was invited to join the You Are Not Alone Blog Party by Judy Gelman of The Book Club Cookbook and authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.  I was sent a prerelease digital copy of this novel by St. Martin's Press in return for my honest review.  I did not receive any monetary compensation. All sponsored blog posts require a disclosure.

--Data Book, A Day in the Life on the Farm

Please join the party, read reviews of the novel and see what we were inspired to create in the kitchen. You will find complete information and a list of contributing bloggers on Judy's Invitation Page.

Life is Returning to Normal so Here is the Weekly Menu

Frank was released from the hospital for the third, and hopefully last time, this past Monday.  It was nice because he got to see Chuck before he left early Tuesday morning.  

Since then life has been a whirlwind of making doc appointments, setting up home care and fielding phone calls.  Add to this that the Teen is starting a new semester in school and the bowling team has resumed and I have been pretty busy.

I didn't have a menu made for this past week but I did have lots of recipes and ingredients that I had gotten for prior menus that never got made so we got by pretty well.  I served up this Vegan Vegetable Soup that was hearty and filling.  I am sharing the recipe with you today.  It is a wonderful way to Eat a Rainbow and to try to build my husband's strength and immune system back.

Roasted Chicken with Greek Salsa #SundayFunday

Lean, nutritious, boneless, skinless chicken breasts sauteed in heart healthy olive oil and then roasted to perfection. Topped with a Greek salsa that is chock full of antioxidants from the parsley and oregano and heart healthy, cancer fighting tomatoes, beets and olives this dish is gorgeous to look at and so tasty your family won't even realize how good it is for them.

We're starting the New Year off with sharing some healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes with the Sunday Funday gang..........

Mahi Mahi Matecumbe; A Fish House Favorite and the Weekly Menu #FishFridayFoodies

Every few years we go down to the Florida Keys for a dive trip.  We always enjoy the diving regardless of which Key we visit.  I like exploring the different areas of the Keys but every trip.  Every. Single. Trip.  We always make a visit to The Fish House in Key Largo.

This is my attempt to recreate our favorite dish from this restaurant.  The fresh catch of the day served Matecumbe style.  Normally, if they have Snapper that is what I order.  I couldn't get any Snapper so I made mine with Mahi Mahi for this month's Fish Friday Foodies........

Sprouted Wheat Waffles #BreadBakers

Add extra nutrition, fiber and flavor to your breakfast with these waffles made from 100% sprouted wheat.

It is time for Bread Bakers........

Sauteed Ribbons of Brussels Sprouts #OurFamilyTable

This quick and easy side dish is a wonderful, nutritious addition to your menus in the coming New Year.

We're sharing Healthier Recipes for the New Year with our From the Dinner Table Group........

Orange Creme Smoothie #SpringSweetsWeek

Rich, thick and delicious this citrus smoothie is the perfect, nutritious way to start your day.

We are still celebrating Spring Sweets Week.  Please join us........