Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Whole30, dairy-free and delicious! This is a super fast soup that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It was part of the Week 1 meal plan I did for the Memorial Hermann Resolution Challenge. There are still two weeks remaining with meals plans, workouts, shopping lists and grocery delivery if you…
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Top 10 Smart in the Kitchen Recipes
Looking Back at 2018 It’s so interesting to look at what you’ve been searching on my site. You all love simple, straight-forward recipes. I’m linking the most popular recipes from 2018 for you below. Have you made them all? Work your way through them and let me know what you think! I wish you all…
Skirt Steak Fajitas Marinated in Whiskey and Lime
Super Fast Skirt Steak Fajitas Marinated in lime, whiskey and chile de Arbol, skirt steak fajitas couldn’t get any tastier. And since the steak and peppers cook in one pan, they’re the perfect weeknight dinner. Serve them in tortillas, on a bed of salad greens or over Mexican rice with all the toppings. Super Simple…
Honey Roasted Root Vegetables
PrintHoney Roasted Root VegetablesPrep 15 minsCook 35 minsTotal 50 minsAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 6-8 servings A super easy side dish that is perfect alongside a weeknight roast chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey. Add a couple peeled and chopped beets to the vegetable mixture if you’d like. Save leftovers to toss with salad greens for lunch…
Thanksgiving Menu
A Simple and Delicious Thanksgiving Menu Thanksgiving is one week away! This year, I’m proud to partner with Memorial Hermann on an easy Thanksgiving menu that’s full of seasonal bounty. From appetizers to dessert, we’ve got you covered with recipes and tips for a stress-free turkey day. Get all the recipes in one beautiful booklet…
Cacio et Pepe Spaghetti Squash
PrintCacio et Pepe Spaghetti SquashAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 4 servings Cacio et Pepe spaghetti squash is a vegetable-based take on a typical Roman pasta preparation. Made with generous amounts of grated Pecorino Romano and fresh ground pepper, it makes spaghetti squash feel like a decadent side. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil and…
Easy Tortellini Casserole
Easy Tortellini Casserole Sometimes I crave a savory casserole, but want something easy and fast. Enter easy tortellini casserole for a family-friendly and super simple dinner. Make it with fresh or frozen tortellini (or ravioli) and mix in your favorite greens, mild Italian sausage and marinara sauce. If you’re vegetarian, ditch the sausage and substitute chopped…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Super Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins It’s that time of year when I’m craving all the fall desserts: Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies. So when a friend raved about Skinnytaste’s pumpkin muffins I had to look them up. I’m trying to steer clear of refined grains as much as possible (they make…
Mixed Nuts with Rosemary
Just in time for a weekend of college football and fall weather, a recipe for a warm, salty, crunchy snack. Tossed with sizzling olive oil, garlic powder and red chili flakes, these herb-flecked mixed nuts are just what your appetizer board is missing. This was one of the cocktail hour recipes in my Vintage Round…
Green Chili Chicken Burgers
PrintGreen Chili Chicken Burgers Serve these tasty green chili chicken burgers in a lettuce wrap with guacamole, pickled red onions, jalapeños and cilantro. Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe to be Whole30 compliant and super simple. Ingredients2 tablespoons avocado oil1 pound ground chicken (breast or thigh meat)1 teaspoon ground cumin2 cans (4 oz.) diced…