What's For Lunch?


Quick Lunch Idea.

turkey blt wrap

I especially like wraps because bread sometimes overpowers the fixings. You can transform any sandwich into a wrap. Here, I slightly warmed a tortilla, then added shredded sharp cheddar cheese, turkey, bacon bit pieces, lettuce, tomato, and lite mayo. Adjust the ingredients to your liking… (more…)

Light and Filling.

It’s hard to feel guilty for eating a salad like this. Protein and soluble fiber don’t have to taste icky either. Don’t think I’ve turned over a new leaf or anything. I still love my sweets, but I actually had a healthy craving for once. Read recipe… (more…)

Corn Lovers Unite.

corn cakes

I love corn. Corn on the cob, corn tortillas, corn meal-based anything. In elementary school, for Thanksgiving Day cards, I was always thankful for corn. Why not, right? I do live in Indiana. Grew up in the country, a 30 minute car drive away from most of the other kids and school. Back then, the few country kids got together to throw corn at cars (hey, nobody’s perfect), now I cook with it. Check out the very simple recipe… (more…)

Kick It Off Right.

I’ll admit I heart Valentine’s Day.  I dress my little ones in red and white and my salad in light pink dressing. Red wine vinegar gives the poppy seed dressing just a hint of pink and the perfect amount of tart.  I use fresh strawberries when I can, but left out the red onion this time, just in case…XOXO. Recipe follows… (more…)

With Meatballs?


Chicken meatballs were a surprisingly good addition to this hearty chicken soup. The meatballs were homemade, but the dumplings were frozen in the package. The carrots, added at the end, were from a can. Overall, it was a great soup without a lot of trouble. Recipe follows… (more…)

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