Grandma’s Chicken Avala

Grandma’s Chicken Avala

Grandma’s Chicken Avala is another fabulous recipe. Growing up, this was the epitome of comfort food for us. Creamy, warm, hearty, and cheesy. And most of the ingredients can be found in your cupboard making it a perfect canned-goods kind of meal. It’s great to...
Dips & Tips For A Healthy & Flavorful Super Bowl Sunday

Dips & Tips For A Healthy & Flavorful Super Bowl Sunday

  Super bowl Sunday is this weekend! My family is super excited because we’re huge 49er Fans (living in San Francisco pretty much sets the stage for our choice in teams). These game days can be wicked for our waistline when it comes to potential calories...
Cooking the Basics: Roasted Chicken

Cooking the Basics: Roasted Chicken

Basics: Roasted Chicken   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 90 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   The basic roasted chicken from scratch is such an Easy recipe. I love to roast chickens on a Sunday, serve dinner, and then use the leftover meat for sandwiches,...
Applesauce Banana Muffins & Bread

Applesauce Banana Muffins & Bread

This is my favorite recipe for Applesauce Banana Muffins & Bread. We enjoy the muffins with yogurt or a glass of milk for a well-rounded breakfast. For an on-the-go breakfast option, grab a muffin and eat it with some string cheese for protein. The muffins are...
Moussaka: Meat & Vegetarian Version

Moussaka: Meat & Vegetarian Version

Moussaka: Meat & Vegetarian Version. My Grandma makes moussaka with ground beef, but you can substitute black beans instead. I’ve made the black bean version many times for my vegetarian friends and they love it. Moussaka is hearty and great to make ahead of...
Sausage and Herb Stuffed Tomatoes

Sausage and Herb Stuffed Tomatoes

Sausage and Herb Stuffed Tomatoes   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins   Here’s one of my favorite summer recipes when fresh tomatoes are in season. So delicious. It’s a complete meal in 1 tomato with simple clean-up. Author: Sarah...