Artichoke Jalapeño Dip This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and good quality Parmesan and mayonnaise make a difference. I use Hellman’s or Best Foods,…
Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Instant Pot Picadillo
Get ready for a new favorite! This has been a favorite since I taught it in cooking classes last spring. Instant Pot pork picadillo comes together in about 10 minutes flat, and it’s a trifecta dinner in my house (meaning all three of my kids think it’s a winner). I leave the olives whole, so…
Slow Cooker Carnitas
Where did the day go? Time is moving at warp speed these days. Work, carpool, sports games, dinner, help with homework, face-plant into bed. Dinners like slow cooker carnitas have saved me time and again when I need a no-nonsense answer to “what’s for dinner?” The quality of meat here makes a difference. I love…
Chimichurri
Oh, the magic of green sauces. Pesto, chermoula, tomatillo salsa and chimichurri make everything they touch taste better. Throw some basic steaks on the grill with just Maldon sea salt and fresh ground pepper and top them with a drizzle of this stuff. Dinner will go from good to great in a matter of seconds….