I love Indian food.  It is so flavorful and creamy and decadent.  Indian food is one of the culinary regions that I have yet to tackle.  My favorite dishes are chicken tikka masala and palak paneer.  I have attempted to make both before.  The palak paneer came out great, but the chicken tikka masala was […]

Chicken Tikka Masala, in my opinion, is one of the best dishes ever.  I like my chicken tikka masala with more of a creamy sauce; this is how it is served at my favorite local restaurant.  Many recipes just marinate the chicken and grill it.  Here the chicken is marinated overnight and then slowly baked […]

I am always surprised at how many calories are in a handful of chips.  Seven chips can be 140 Calories, which means each chip is 20 Calories!  And that is before you add any salsa or guacamole. Making chips at home saves only a few calories, but at least you won’t eat a whole bagful. Ingredients […]

This is the similar to McDonald’s Egg McMuffin. Ingredients 1 English muffin 1 egg 1 slice ham lunch meat 1 slice or 1 T grated cheddar cheese 1 t butter Salt and pepper to taste   Toast English muffin to desired crispness, and butter both halves.         Crack egg and empty into a […]

I love the crock pot.  It is the only way to have a great, hot, home-cooked meal ready and waiting for me when I get home from work. Ingredients 5 lbs. beef 8 oz. mushrooms. Chopped into bite sized pieces 1 small onion, chopped 1 t beef bouillon 2 garlic cloves minced 1 T parsley 1/2 c […]

Marie Calendars cornbread has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl.  I remember our family going to the restaurant for my mom’s birthday and ordering a portion for the table.  Now, the cornbread is complementary, and you can make it at home.  Improving the their recipe is next to impossible, but modifying […]

Depending on your preference, a taco boat can be a crunchy chili salad or more like chili nachos.   I like mine with lots of lettuce and when the corn chips become slightly soft from the chili’s juices.   Ingredients ½ c corn chips such as Fritos 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup prepared chili Shredded […]

I often forget how well a potato accompanies chili and usually have cornbread or chips as a side.  Potatoes do take a little pre-thought because of the time required to bake them.   But the effort is well worth the wait.  The potato is much more filling and a much healthier option to corn chips. […]

Delicious wrap that makes a quick, healthy, light lunch.  These can be made ahead of time, wrapped in plastic wrap and brought to work.  Your coworkers will ask where you got them.   Ingredients Tortilla 1 T onion and chive cream cheese 1 slice of ham 1 leaf of green leafy lettuce Marinated carrots* Marinated […]

A much healthier version of restaurant fried flautas.  The baked flautas are crispy and filling. I have become addicted to these.  I could have them every night.   Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 c prepared salsa 1 c sour cream 1 c cilantro, chopped 1/2 sweet onion chopped 1/2 c pepper jack cheese shredded […]