Who doesn’t like crispy crunchy chicken?  Now what about crispy crunch chicken thats baked, not fried and cooked on a sheet pan with potatoes and veggies!  Dinner done! Sheet Pan Dinners!  Brilliant no?  Well I thought so.  Starting with my post of Sheet Pan Fajitas .  I thought I finally found a recipe collection that hadn’t…
Healthy recipes
We love anything with whole fresh flavors that comes together easily for cooks of all skill levels. Â We’re happy to share our healthy favorites such as Sheet Pan Fajitas, Power Spinach Salads, Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or Healthy Lemon Chicken Soup.
Find all your healthy and easy to make recipes here!
Lime and Garlic Salmon
Salmon topped with lime and garlic then baked for a super healthy fast and fresh dinner.  Did I mention easy?  You can have this ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! I have become a morning cook. I like to get all my cooking done in the a.m. When I worked at a ‘real job’,…
Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette
This easy, fast and fresh vinaigrette boasts fresh tomato and herbs . Â A healthy and easy dressing! Looking for something different to kick up those Paleo and Whole30 salads, or do you just need a fresh easy vinaigrette you can make at home? I love this one. It’s the perfect way to use up those…
Easy Roast Chicken
Is there anything better than a simply roasted chicken? Â The flavor is nothing like anything you can get anywhere else. Â You master this simple recipe and you can feed your family for ever! After years of cooking, I mean ‘years’…I have learned my limitations in the kitchen. Â I don’t do fancy. Â Â I have tried…
Easy Italian Chicken Stew
I would say the secret ingredient to this Italian Chicken Stew is the Portobello mushrooms.  They deepen the flavor of the stew and give it a real meaty texture.  Another little secret weapon is a touch of cinnamon.  I know!  Sounds crazy, but don’t skip this step…just try a little.  It gives it a slightly mid eastern flavor.  …
Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad
This spinach salad is an old family favorite; Even the salad haters in our family LOVE this! That includes my son in  law who usually only eat things that are between 2 slices of bread. With feta, mandarin oranges, and bacon – who wouldn’t love it? This spinach salad is a winner for everybody, and…
Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette
All dressed up in pink and ready to party!  Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette – comes together in a minute and will brighten up your same old, same old salad! I am not sure what took me so long to make this – could have been the lack of raspberries in the fridge I suppose :)….but never the less – once…
Cold Poached Salmon
“Your poached salmon is only as good as the broth you cook it in” – words of wisdom from my Mom. The title of this post COULD be misleading- it is poached salmon, served cold. But tomato-tomahtoe- it is delicious and fresh. I would recommend you use fresh herbs– it makes such a difference in…
Panko Crusted Salmon and The Secret to Perfectly Browned Crumbs!
The panko adds a crunchy topping to the moist salmon for wonderful texture!  But do you even notice sometimes your breading isn’t brown when your fish is done due to the short cooking time?  We have got your fix! I am totally obsessed with Panko Crumbs lately.  This is the first of three recipes that…
Tropical Chicken Burgers
These Tropical Chicken Burgers are full of chopped mango and jalapeño for a big flavor easy to make and healthy burger! Tropical Chicken Burgers where have you been all my life!  Chopped mango, jalapeño, red peppers and onions all mixed together with ground chicken – it’s a perfect burger that comes together quickly and can easily…
Chimichurri Sauce
This super simple and healthy recipe for Chimichurri Sauce will quickly become your favorite condiment! Â Simply toss fresh ingredients into a blender or food processor and it’s done! Â Healthy and delicious ! Chim chiminy, chim chiminy, chim-chim-churri – this sauce is as tasty, as tasty can be! Â (if you didn’t see that coming –…
San Marzano Tomato Soup
This San Marzano Tomato Soup is the read deal!  A recipe ‘borrowed’ from a Seattle area restaurant that has a big tomato taste! Washington State is blessed with a wonderful wine country.  There are over  690 wineries and growing!  In order for us Seattle folks to enjoy the bounty  and not drive the…
Southwest Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Dip
Who doesn’t love meatballs? Â They are the perfect snack food and these Southwest Turkey Meatballs are low fat and delicious! Superbowl food! Â Hawks and Denver will go at it this Sunday and us Seattleites are pumped! Â Whoot! Â Whoot! Â We have been busy planning the food we are going to eat and drink for 2…
4 Healthy Vinaigrettes!
These 4 Healthy Vinaigrettes will keep you out of the salad dressing aisle at the grocery store! Â Super easy to make with tons of flavor. Â Not to mention incredibly affordable compared to store dressings ! 4 Healthy Vinaigrettes….10 ways to lose 10 pounds…. 8 ways to improve your love life….15 ways to keep from going…
Gingerbread Granola
Easy to make gingerbread Granola makes a tasty treat for your family and even better gifts! I am exhausted!  I have been cooking, cleaning, and wrapping all day – there is glitter everywhere!  What is it with glitter?  Why is it on everything!   Today, after wrapping gifts, I literally sparkle. (which is kinda cool if  you…
