Being back in the kitchen has made me so happy! There is nothing like creating a great meal, tasting it – and saying WOW! I made this? I don’t care how corny it sounds, but for me, the best meals are when I surprise myself. Not to mention the confidence boost from family and friends […]
Category: Food
Spaghetti Squash with Lamb
So my sister Holly challenged me to cooking this weeks Sunday Dinner. While many of you are enjoying pizza, wings, and possibly BBQ on Super bowl Sunday. Maybe i should have waited until next week. Nope. We must keep our promises, right? Don’t you just love prepping? I love it too, he says sarcastically! My […]
Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
INGREDIENTS 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water 1 cup milk 6 eggs 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup white sugar 8 slices bread, cut in half diagonally 1 teaspoon butter 8 sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for […]
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Asian Brussel Sprouts
SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN Ingredients: 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup sliced shallots 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced […]
Coconut Milk Curry Chicken
Cooking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Some chicken breasts are huge, over 1 pound each so should cut the chicken lengthwise for quicker cooking. This recipe was cooked with chicken breasts that were cut thinner lengthwise. If you’re cooking with smaller chicken pieces, you might not even […]
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Cheesecake has always been one of my favorite desserts, especially with Strawberries. But after this recipe is definitely a close second! Served on a vibrant raspberry sauce, this swirled pink and white diabetic-friendly cheesecake is so beautiful your guests won’t even notice that it’s crust-less! The homemade yogurt cheese and reduced-fat cream cheese mixture results […]