Side Dish

Recently I did a live Q&A and one of the questions I got was how to make crispy sweet potato fries without burning them. So I got bizzy in my kitchen and figured it out!  The trick is to simply microwave the sweet potato fries for one minute.  This is just enough to make them slightly fork tender, but they will continue to cook in...

In my quest of trying to eat more vegetables, I’ve been following some vegan accounts.  This cottage cheese tahini dressing was inspired one of those food bloggers. Sara from Better Food Guru is a 30 year seasoned chef.  She’s vegan, and one of the reasons I love her is that she doesn’t push veganism on you, she just wants you to eat more plant based...

Even if you have never cooked lamb before, this roasted boneless leg of lamb with lemon herbed Classic Idaho® Russet Potatoes with Zucchini is not only delicious, but so easy to make! Aussie Beef and Lamb™ According to their website: “Australian Lamb is the #1 source of quality lamb in the US. Lamb from Down Under has the all-natural advantage. It’s free-range and naturally fed...

Grocery prices seem to just going up and up these days.  But if you utilize your grocery stores sale flyer, you can create a delicious Easter Dinner on a Budget. While this meal may not be a typical Easter dinner, I think your family and friends will love this Easter Menu. How to save money at the grocery store Mariano’s is my favorite grocery store,...

Potatoes and I have had a long lasting love affair.  Here are my Top 10 Potato Recipes! Can diabetics eat potatoes? The Idaho Potato Commission and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed Better Choices for Life program. The purpose of the partnership is to help educate tens of millions of...

Macaroni and Cheese and I have had a love affair for many many years.  This simple macaroni cheese is full proof! What kind of cheese is used for macaroni and cheese? Weight Watcher peeps – why does cheese have to be so many WW points?  I’ve been watching TikTok’s of macaroni and cheese recipes that use upwards of FOUR POUNDS of cheese. For this recipe,...

If you find yourself with leftover mashed potatoes, you need to make these mashed potato croquettes. If you have leftover gravy, these are perfect dipped into gravy! Side note:  if you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, Simply Potatoes are really delicious! How long do mashed potatoes last in the fridge? You can eat leftover mashed potatoes 3-5 days after they are made.  Just store in...

Grocery prices seem to just keep going up and up these days, so I teamed up with Mariano’s to create Thanksgiving on a Budget. Tips on Saving Money at the Grocery Store No matter what grocery store you shop at, sign up for their rewards card.  I have already saved $607.74 cents so far this year using my Mariano’s card Clip coupons before you go...

This Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad will quickly be on repeat this summer. My friend Morgan made this recipe on an Instagram story and I knew I had to make it.  The only thing I did was add hot honey to the recipe. How do you peel sugar snap peas? Until last weekend, I never knew you should peel sugar snap peas.  The have...

 I challenged myself to do Easter on a Budget.  Grocery prices seem to keep climbing, but I have several tips to keep your grocery bill in check. How to save money at the grocery store Rewards Card.  Whatever grocery store you shop at, be sure to get their rewards card.  Mariano’s is my favorite grocery store.  Not only do I save money with the rewards...