Month: July 2025

Beyond Beef Vegan Meatballs

Beyond Beef Vegan MeatballsAlthough they can also be simmered in sauce on the stove, these flavorful vegan meatballs with spinach, nutritional yeast, and bread crumbs have a crispy coating when baked in the oven. In a 1-quart casserole dish that is microwave-safe, mix frozen spinach and water. Stir halfway through the cooking time while covering […]

Highland Toffee

Highland ToffeeSweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible. Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C). Grease a square 8 or 9 inch pan generously. Stir the oats and vegetable oil in a sizable bowl. Add the salt, vanilla, corn syrup, and brown sugar. In the […]

Lamb Shank

Lamb ShankThis recipe makes a delicious grilled leg of lamb in a wonderful herb marinade. Place the lamb shank into a shallow dish and slit it into a crisscross pattern that is about 1 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep. Brush the lamb shank with a mixture of olive oil, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, […]

Simple Romaine Salad

Simple Romaine SaladThis quick and easy romaine salad is served with a simple dressing for a great side salad or as an appetizer. Chop off the root end of the lettuce and slice leaves into thin ribbons about 1/8 inch thick discarding any pieces of the core. Place in a large bowl. Toss gently to […]

Lemony Quinoa

Lemony QuinoaQuinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal. Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about […]

Turkey Zuppa Toscana

Turkey Zuppa ToscanaA crowd can be fed with this creamy, hearty, meal-worthy soup called Zuppa Toscana, which is made with leftover turkey, sausage, kale, and potatoes. A large skillet should be heated to medium-high. Sausage should be cooked and stirred in a hot skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and crumbly. Set aside […]

Down Home Baked Beans

Down Home Baked BeansChili sauce is the secret ingredient in these beans baked with bacon, onion and brown sugar. This recipe can also be prepared in a slow cooker, if desired. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). To cook the bacon, use a big, deep skillet. Cook until evenly browned on a […]

Tomatoes and Beans

Tomatoes and BeansThis quick and simple side dish recipe simmers canned white beans with tomatoes in a garlicky broth-based sauce. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the hot oil until golden about 5 minutes. Stir beans into the oil; season with salt. Cook and stir the beans until hot about […]