Sauteed Zucchini over Spaghetti Ingredients Zucchini. 2- medium, washed and sliced about 14 to 1/8 inch thick Yellow Summer Squash, 1-medium Sweet or Yellow Onion, 1-medium or large Olive Oil, ¼ cup Salt, Black Pepper or Cracked Red Pepper, to taste. Spaghetti (or pasta of choice), 1-pound Cheese Parmesan or Romano, grate over pasta. Instructions:…
Refreshing Summer “Sangria” Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients: Water 6- cups, boiled Hibiscus Tea 5 to 6- single serve tea bags or pouches Orange 1-medium, cut in half Lime 1- medium, cut in half Apple ½- medium, optional Blueberries ¼ cup whole, optional Strawberries ¼ cup, cut in half, optional Mint, Fresh Small cluster of leaves still on their…
Cruise at a Comfortable Altitude with This Snack Hack!
Are you flying this Spring or Summer? Whether you are flying for vacation or your job, airport eating can be a challenge. This is a sneak peak of snack-hacks that I recently shared in an article to be published in Speaker Magazine, for members of the National Speakers Association who must have runway ready snacks for…
Festive Fall Cranberry Beans with Green Beans Cranberry beans also known as Borlotti or Roman beans are white with red speckles (hence the name cranberry). While they lose some of their red markings when cooked, they do have a creamy texture and mild nutty flavor. The fresh cranberry beans are easy to prepare yet they…
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup wasn’t born from traditional wedding ‘food-fare’! Instead it refers to the “marriage” of flavors and textures from green vegetables with meat for a soup (minestra). The English translation from the Italian “minestra maritata” means “married soup”! I enjoy making this soup to serve on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as a prelude to…
Lucy’s Lentil Soup
Lucy’s Lentil Soup **Like Lentils? Scroll 👇 Sign up for lucky Bite Lentil recipes ** Lentils are a staple in our house as they were when I was growing up! My mom would prepare this homemade lentil soup every Friday night for dinner and freeze the rest for another night. We would typically have this…
Youth Be Told: Five Easy Ways Children Can Help Put A Meal On The Table
Family’s face many challenges and putting a meal on the table may be one of them. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a single-working parent or live in a house with two working adults, truth be told is you can get it done when your children get it done! Yes, involve your children with mealtime…
Family Meals Nourish Confidence, Conversation, and Compassion!
Amid September’s back-to-school days with sports activities in full swing, my guess “what parents really, really, really want (well maybe) is to sit down to at least one meal together as a family! According to a 2017 report of Family Meals Institute (FMI), Americans want, first and foremost, to eat “at home together” and secondly…
Slow “Roasted” Herb Chicken
Ingredients: One Whole Chicken Herbs de Provence or herbs of your choice (Rosemary and Thyme) , 1 teaspoon Paprika, regular or smoked, 1/2 teaspoon Onion, one medium quartered Garlic, one large clove sliced lengthwise Equipment: 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker, cutting board, knife Instructions: Place Onions on bottom of pan, loosen skin of chicken enough to…
What was Your Favorite Meal Growing Up?
Did you have a favorite meal growing up? Why was it your favorite, and is it still a favorite? September is less than a week away, and we will be celebrating Family Meals month! Research shows that children who eat with their family have better self-esteem, better grades, and eat more fruits and vegetables. For…
