Apple Cider Pork Chops

Apple Cider Pork Chops

These pork chops have a light sweetness that make for the perfect dinner.  I grilled these, but you could bake these to really let the glaze soak in.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Apple Cider Glaze- 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup apple cider 

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian beef sandwiches are one of my favorite crock pot dinners.  My grandfather loved these too, so I think of him every time I prepare this recipe. Note: I often prepare this as a freezer meal.  Then I just thaw everything in the freezer bag 

Pop BBQ Pulled Pork

Pop BBQ Pulled Pork

If you like Dr. Pepper and you like BBQ pulled pork then you will love this recipe.  I used the food processor to dice the pork instead of shredding it using forks this time.  I think I prefer the “shredded” pork I normally make, but 

Tofu Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps

Tofu Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps

I’ve never had a Banh Mi before, but I hear about them on Chopped all the time.  These simple lettuce wraps taste great and make for a perfect light lunch or dinner. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 15 ounces extra firm tofu ¼ cup 

Balsamic Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Balsamic Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I recently discovered how light and tasty lettuce wraps are.  I made wraps on whole wheat tortillas for my kids since lettuce wraps are a little messy, but they gobbled theses up and didn’t questions the vegetables added to the mixture. Recipe adapted from Food 

Jerk Chicken Thighs with Tropical Chutney

Jerk Chicken Thighs with Tropical Chutney

Are you dreaming of the tropics, but stuck at home?  This dinner will take you to a culinary paradise and have your taste buds thinking you are on vacation. The chicken thighs are tasty and so tender.  The tropical chutney is so good you will 

Orange Chicken, Carrots, and Broccoli

Orange Chicken, Carrots, and Broccoli

If you are craving orange chicken without the sodium this dish is packed with flavor and loaded with vegetables. Ingredients: 6-7 boneless skinless chicken tenders 1/2 onion sliced ½ cup orange juice ½ cup orange marmalade (or jam) 4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Green Goddess Dressing

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Green Goddess Dressing

Buffalo chicken in any form makes me smile.  These lettuce wraps are so light and fresh. I can’t believe I had never tried lettuce wraps in the past.  The green goddess dressing was so delicious I made a second batch to use on salads. Ingredients: 

Mexican Chorizo Burgers

Mexican Chorizo Burgers

The spiciness from chorizo mixed with lean ground turkey and lime and garlic seasoning make for a burger you won’t forget. Ingredients: Burgers- 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 pound ground chorizo ½ cup diced carrots ½ cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon chipotle lime 

Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza

Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza

If you like spinach artichoke dip then you will love these pizzas. Ingredients: Spinach Dip- 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ½ cup parmesan cheese grated 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts quartered, rinsed, drained, chopped 2 scallions