What's For Dinner Blog Posts

  • Trail Mix Quinoa Balls
    on May 10, 2012
    Image courtesy of www.eatliverun.com I was looking for a gluten-free recipe to make for a friend when I stumbled across these delish little babies! They're healthy, sweet and satisfying. I found the recipe here. Chocolate Chip Quinoa Trail Mix Ba...
  • on Feb 12, 2012 in banana dessert
    BANANA PUDDINGBananas (the riper the better)Nilla Wafers (vanilla wafers to people not from the South)Large box of instant pudding (using pie directions)6 oz sour cream6 oz cool whip Mix pudding as directed and then add the sour cream and cool whip.L...
  • Balsamic Chicken
    on Feb 8, 2012 in low carb healthy crock pot chicken
    I made Balsamic Chicken tonight and it was a big hit with my family. I super simplified a recipe a friend had posted on a low carb site- 6 chicken breasts, some shakes of italian seasoning, a can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Throw it...
  • (Not Spaghetti) Squash
    on Feb 8, 2012 in squash low carb healthy
    Cook the squash by cutting it in half and removing the seeds. Put it in a baking dish with 1/2 inch of water. Cover tightly with foil, bake 400 for 1 hour. In a frying pan add 1T olive oil, add 1 chopped onion and cook for a few minutes. Add 2 cloves...
  • Bean Salad
    on Dec 19, 2011 in beans healthy
    This bean salad is AWESOME! My parents made this while we were visiting for Thanksgiving and they raved about how good it was and that I had to try it. I was not excited, but after awhile decided I had better give it a try. One bite and I was hook...
  • Shortbread
    on Sep 9, 2011 in cookie
    Last night was Cultural Cooking and the theme was a food from your dream vacation. I've always wanted to go to Scotland so here is a delicious recipe for Scottish Shortbread. I used the recipe below for simple shortbread but I also had some fresh r...
  • Whole Grain and Nut Pancakes
    on Feb 13, 2011 in pancakes breakfast healthy
    Around here we have pancakes one day a week, on Sunday. I cannot tolerate my children wigging out on white flour and sugar regularly so we started this weekly ritual and the kids really look forward to it. We use to have pancake Saturday because our...
  • Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
    on Jan 30, 2011 in cake dessert
    I know it has been a long time since I've last posted, but I really do not get around to much cooking these days and if I do make something super yummy, I always think I should post it to my blog but then I cannot find the time to sit down and write...
  • Butternut Squash Risotto
    on Dec 30, 2010 in squash rice veggies
    ½ Large Butternut Squash (or one small)4 Cups Chicken Broth2 Tablespoons Butter (divided)½ Cup Finely Chopped Onion1 Cup Arborio Rice¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese1/8 Cup Whipping CreamSalt to Taste1. Cook Squash in Microwave for 10 minutes remove a...
  • A New Diet
    on Oct 16, 2010
    The middle of August found my wife and myself checking into a new diet, well actually an old diet just not one we had done. It's called counting calories. Well needless to say I just had to have a new cookbook (any excuse I can find)we looked and set...
  • Lemon Curd Ice Cream
    on Jul 7, 2010 in ice cream
    YUM!!!!This could just be called lemon ice cream, but it reminded me so much of lemon curd, which I love, love, love! A friend had a BUNCH of lemons she didn't want so when a friend gives me lemons, I make ice cream (I don't care for lemonade-althou...
  • Peach & Blueberry Galette
    on Jun 30, 2010 in fruit pie blueberry
    One of my favorite parts of the the hot, humid and miserable summer is glorious fresh berries! We had the most perfect day (only in the upper 70's while we were out in the fields and the bushes were full of big, fat, sweet, delicious (Okay, I'll stop...
  • Grilled Portabello Mushroom Burger
    on Jun 9, 2010 in healthy veggies
    I use these in place of hamburger meat when our family grills burgers and dogs. My husband prefers the beef, but I'm happier not having it.Remove the stem and lightly drizzle or brush olive oil on both sides of the mushroom. To the underside of the m...
  • Grilled Mahi Mahi
    on May 27, 2010 in grill fish
    I've been working to incorporate more seafood into my diet...I hear it helps to trim the waist :) This recipe has won a spot on our regular menu. And what Mormon family doesn't love a main dish that can be served with rice!3 tbsp honey3 tbsp soy sauc...
  • Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
    on May 16, 2010 in ice cream dessert
    Picture compliments of JoythebakerI finally bought an ice cream maker and we're having so much fun! I'm having to exercise more as my restraint is weakening. I've never been a person to eat much ice cream because I just don't care much for it. But wh...
  • Birthday Shrimp
    on May 16, 2010 in shrimp
    Today is my husband's birthday and I made him a surf and turf lunch. Here is a fast and tasty way to prepare shrimp:1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 tsp sugar1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried rosemar...
  • Turkey Cutlets
    on Mar 9, 2010 in turkey
    I've recently discovered the key to tasty poultry is brining. It works well on pork too, but I've mostly been using it for turkey and chicken which tend to dry out once it is thoroughly cook. Basically, a brine is a salt (and sometimes sugar) solut...
  • Cherry Coulis
    on Mar 8, 2010 in fruit dessert
    My wonderful husband often runs errands for me and often brings back surprises that make me smile...usually food related :) One evening he brought home 6lbs of cherries. My children suddenly decided they did not like cherries and so I had to think...
  • Panna Cotta
    on Mar 8, 2010 in dessert
    This is my kind of recipe...simply, few ingredients and delicious!This recipe comes from my New Best Recipes Cookbook that I have come to love and not be able to live without. My husband had purchased 6lbs of cherries and they were not pie cherries...
  • Beef Stew (aka Carnivore Euphoria)
    on Mar 8, 2010 in beef stew
    This is one of my most favorite dishes, ever! Do I say that a lot? :) But really I mean it this time. This is so good. I gave some to a friend and her husband and she sent me a thank you note telling me that is was so delicious, it was like carni...
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