Lightened Up Classic Melting Potatoes It’s not the potato that’s fattening, its what you do to the potato that makes it fattening. Words to freaking live by. I read that years ago and its stuck with me ever since. Case in point; Melting Potatoes, recipes can call for a cup of butter! A Cup. Why the fig Newton would you do that to yourself!?! ...
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Tangy Broccoli and Apple Salad
Tangy Broccoli and Apple Salad With BBQ season fast approaching we all need lightened up salads in our repertoires. I was inspired once again during my Saturday morning routine where my daughter woke up the rooster who woke up this mom and I laid in bed with Paw Patrol, a toddler snuggled up with me and Facebook (admittedly I only had one eye ...
Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes There are few things in life as satisfying and soul-soothing as mashed potatoes. A simple side that I think everyone loves. Here I’ve used buttermilk and fresh dill; a natural pair. It’s tangy and rich but deceptively, it’s low fat. This is how you make them: Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them ...
Crispy Potatoes
Crispy Potatoes More and more often I draw inspiration from keeping my children quiet. Not quiet as in "be quiet", its more from, they're satisfied, so they're not complaining - quiet. Honestly, in my day, i don't think we complained that much. My kids complain. A lot. And it takes hours for them to eat. With negotiating. Then boom, ...
Warm Lentils with Rosemary
Warm Lentils with Rosemary This is a post I shared years ago! December 21, 2013 to be exact. This is one of the first times I started taking photos of my food. Can you believe I would actually post recipes without pics!?! What was I thinking??? I have mentioned before I am half Italian, Italians believe lentils are a good luck food. As ...
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms There is nothing better than a super simple side dish that takes minutes to prep but that’s elegant enough for any special occasion. That’s these! These mushrooms are decadent and ah-mazing! Literally all you have to do is clean the mushrooms - that’s it!! Check it out, this is how you make ...
Prosciutto Crisps
Prosciutto Crisps I used to go to Casino Niagara with my mother and her friend, Dianne. Dianne was what we referred to as "my second mother". Over the years our relationship has distanced as these things naturally do but I'll always remember the adventures she included me in. Enter Casino Niagara. They had what was referred to as a "High ...
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli This is a dish that always used to intimidate me! Now I say with much confidence; this is awesome and super simple. I’ve also lightened it up by using milk and flour instead of butter and cream. This post was originally published on March 11, 2016! Lightened up Scalloped Potatoes with fresh broccoli ...
Baked Cheesy Cauliflower with Bacon
Baked Cheesy Cauliflower with Bacon Some things are a classic for a reason; because they’re awesome! This dish is soul-soothing, stick to your ribs. Despite this, it’s pretty low cal considering it’s a butter-based cheese sauce. Serve this in place of your starch and you won’t even notice the starch is missing. Add the butter and ...
Another Awesome Burger Sauce
Another Awesome Burger Sauce I am always on the hunt for a new burger sauce or condiment to try. Switching up simple ingredients in any sauce changes the entire experience. I must admit this was an attempt to recreate McDonald's Big Mac sauce but I had a big miss here. This sauce doesn't taste anything like the Big Mac sauce I was looking for ...
Marinated Cauliflower Salad
Marinated Cauliflower Salad This is the year!!! I say this every year. Of course, foolishly I’m referring to liking cauliflower. I think to myself maybe my mother’s right, maybe if I eat something enough, I’ll like it 🤷♀️ But no. No. I do not like cauliflower. This recipe though came close. If you like cauliflower I think you’ll appreciate ...
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Bites I'm pretty sure it's a perfectly standard thing in everyone's house and relationship. One person really likes a certain cuisine or ingredient while their spouse or partner as an equal dislike for said food. Mike hates fish. He actually despises it. He's cool with shellfish but you'll never see him touch ...