Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

If you are craving Asian flavors, but not looking for a lot of salt and fat then you should try this salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/8 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 

Apple, Pear, and Walnut Salad

Apple, Pear, and Walnut Salad

I love apples and pears and thought this salad would pair well with a spicy blueberry tenderloin I was making for dinner.  The vinaigrette tasted fantastic although I may switch pecans for walnuts in the future since I am not a real fan of walnuts.  

French Onion Green Beans

French Onion Green Beans

If you are craving the fried onions from green bean casserole but looking for a lighter dish then I have the answer for you.  This dish is easy to make, is packed with flavor, and low on calories and fat. Ingredients: 2 cups green beans 

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

I get bored eating the same thing over and over.  Green beans were on sale, so I searched on Food Network until I found a recipe that looked appealing.  This is a great quick side dish starring green beans. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients 

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Asparagus Mint Salad

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Asparagus Mint Salad

If you know me then you know I love salmon. This recipe is 1000% a keeper. The combination of the pomegranate glaze with the asparagus orange and mint salad is to die for. We had fresh red romaine lettuce from our garden that I placed 

Old Bay Potatoes

Old Bay Potatoes

Old Bay seasoning pairs well with seafood dishes.  I made Old Bay baby potatoes to accompany fish tacos.  You can use baby potatoes or russet potatoes cut into wedges or fries.  These are a breeze to make and are packed full of flavor. Ingredients: 2 

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

I get bored eating the same thing over and over.  Green beans were on sale, so I searched on Food Network until I found a recipe that looked appealing.  This is a great quick side dish starring green beans. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients 

Coriander Sweet Potatoes

Coriander Sweet Potatoes

Let’s be honest sweet potatoes are almost a dessert in themselves.  These baked sweet potatoes are a breeze to prepare and taste divine.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground coriander Zest from 1 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

My kids could eat macaroni and cheese just about every day.  Most of the time I use store bought Kraft macaroni and cheese because it is quick.  On special occasions I enjoy making homemade mac and cheese.  This isn’t the healthiest version I have made, 

Pesto Potatoes

Pesto Potatoes

If you like potatoes and you like pesto then you will love this quick, easy, tasty side dish.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound baby potatoes (I used ½ a large bag of colored baby potatoes) 1 lemon zest and juice ½ cup