Curried Shrimp

This is a very versatile dish! it can be made spicy with the addition of cayenne. You can serve it with rice or with a side of…

Low Carb Banana Bread

I eat very few bananas these days because as they ripen their carb count/glycemic index load goes up. So this is a treat. Don’t…

Beef Stroganoff

This beef stroganoff can be eaten out of a bowl like a thick soup or stew. Or you can serve it with a side of veggies. Or if…

Blueberry Lemon Tart (Three ways with other flavors)

Change up the fruits and the flavorings and this can be several desserts. Think strawberry with almond, or orange with…

Roasted Sea Bass

Easter is the perfect time to make this. Sea bass is probably the most wonderful fish on the planet. It's taste is…

Caramelized Onion Pie

Caramelizing onions makes the natural sugars in the onion come to the forefront. No more bold onion taste. Just dreamy flavor.

Exotic Egg Salad

This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has…

Fruit Bowl with Luscious Lemon Cream Z3.5 Version

This stuff is addictive and so refreshing. RARELY do I take seconds on a dessert. With this one I did.

Perspective on the Pandemic and Things to Do Now

We’ll get through this. We’re a lot tougher than we think and as a species we’ve faced down a lot worse diseases and threats than…

Lockdown Chili (Z3.5 Version)

I thought – what better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing.

Lockdown Chili (Z2 Version)

What better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing. 

Beef Stew in a Dutch Oven

I’m Irish, so beef stew was a staple in our family. Trouble is there are so many carbs in most beef stew recipes. So with this…

Raspberry “Ice Cream”

Dieter Margaret offered up a GREAT idea! I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream – and we are on a diet! BONUS!

Cream of Mushroom Soup

A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.

Roasted Red Pepper and Beef Chili

Okay, so I opened my pantry and saw a jar of roasted red pepper strips. I thought… I could make a new chili with these! So here…

Peanut Butter Craisin Granola

Craving breakfast cereal? Try this instead! Have it with unsweetened coconut milk or as a YUMMY parfait.

Collagen Fruit Smoothie

Collagen protein powder is not cheap but the health benefits are HUGE.

Instant Pot Corned Beef

When you buy corned beef, there is a little packet of corned beef spices that accompanies the brisket. The secret is to use that…

Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash

I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people…

Tomato Cream Sauce

This sauce is so versatile. Serve over cooked chicken breast (or tenderloins) or fish of any kind. Even use it as a pool of sauce…