Beef Wellington Burger I was honestly lying in bed one night, trying to fall asleep and all I could think about was that I had a package of mushrooms in my fridge that I had to use up before they went bad (I know, I’m a loser and apparently mushrooms are my biggest worry; not bad!). I didn’t want to make pizza, and I didn’t just want regular ...
Yogurt Sauce
Yogurt Sauce I love this sauce for many different recipes but it worked really well with my “My Ooey, Gooey, I Can't Believe this isn't Going to Make me Fat Chocolate Cake”. The idea here is to use it in place of whipped cream and ice cream as a dessert topping. Serves 4 1 cup fat free yogurt (strained - about a cup and a half ...
Teriyaki Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms
Teriyaki Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms I always (erroneously) thought that shrimp were bad for you. In case you’re wondering; 1 pound of shrimp works out to 4 ounces per person, for 4 people. This is a larger portion than the traditional 3 ounce serving of meat protein I recommend. The 4 ounces of shrimp have fewer calories and more protein ...
Lisa’s Luxury Pizza
Lisa’s Luxury Pizza In my defence I have not named ANY of the recipes after myself and the only reason I am calling it this is that after I told my mother about what I had for dinner the night I ate this pizza she said, “What luxurious toppings”. Serves 4 1 Batch of the whole wheat pizza dough 1 Batch of the pesto sauce 4 Plum tomatoes, ...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Literally translated as “whore’s spaghetti”. This is a strong flavoured sauce that is absolutely incredible. If you’ve never had anchovies before, please try it here; it gives a nutty depth of flavour that is not at all fishy. Serves 4 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 4 Cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp red chili ...
Mike’s Other Pizza!
Mike's Other Pizza! Who knew! I'm still with this amazing guy and he loves my food! When I'm lazy (yes this happens) Mike and I will order a pizza for dinner; pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions; topped with goat cheese. This is Mike's other pizza! Serves 4 1 batch whole wheat pizza dough 1 batch tomato sauce for ...
Mediterranean Pizza
Mediterranean Pizza I have to confess; this recipe was developed out of a need to finish the antipasto items I had in my fridge. Marinated artichoke hearts, pitted kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, salami, and a lot of mozzarella! We had a small gathering at our house, as always; too much food! What I especially love about this recipe is the ...
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad I must confess; I hated Brussels sprouts for most of my life. I really blame my mother; she used to boil the (beep) out of them and serve them as is. Yuck. Another confession; I hate hating any vegetable. So with this in mind I endeavored to find a Brussels sprout recipe I like and this is what I came up with. This was ...
Baked Salmon
Baked Salmon This is one of the many ways that I love preparing salmon. I love salmon; it is delicate and when made properly it melts in your mouth. I think people, especially novice cooks, are intimidated by cooking fish (I know I was) but this is a no fuss, simple recipe that is sure to please! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 ...
Ultimate Fat Free Dessert
Ultimate Fat Free Dessert Sounds yummy, doesn’t it??? Serves 4 2 Cups fat free plain yogurt 2 tbsp honey Juice of half a lemon 2 - 3 Cups of fresh berries - Line a sieve with a coffee filter and place over a bowl. - Pour the yogurt into the coffee filter, depending on the size of the filter you may need to do with twice - ...
Chickpea Stew with Spinach
Chickpea Stew with Spinach I love one-pot meals, especially when it’s cold outside. There is something so satisfying about a hot, home cooked meal. I don't know about you, but I tend to think associate fatty meat and tons of starch when I think of a one-pot meal but this meal is loaded with vegetables (from the Ragu) and the chickpeas account for ...
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad I still have the worst garlic breath ever; I'm not going to lie but oh man, was it worth it! Serves 4 1 large head of romaine washed and broken into pieces 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 egg yolk 2 tsp anchovy paste or 4 anchovy fillets diced 1 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of half a lemon 1 tbsp fresh grated Romano ...