Author Archives: Lem0815

I got the inspiration for this from one of my favorite cookbooks Weeknights with Giada. She makes it as a soup and uses fresh herbs and no cheese. I thought I’d try it as a side and I did not feel like going to the store for herbs plus parm makes everything better. It turnedContinue reading “Parmesan Vegetable Polenta”

It was cold today in Central PA and this warm bowl of deliciousness was just what I needed to start my day. This is one of my favorite things. I could eat it for every meal. 1 serving of quick oats- made according to package ( I use milk to make it creamier) 1 teaspoonContinue reading “Caramelized Bananas and Peanut Butter Oatmeal”

I use to watch 30 Minute Meals all the time when the Food Network aired cooking shows instead of contests. I watched Rachel use pretzels to coat pork and this gave me the inspiration for this meal. She served hers with sautéed red cabbage. I’m heavy on the Brussels sprouts right now so I usedContinue reading “Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops with Shredded Brussels Sprouts and a Creamy Mustard Sauce”

I know pumpkin season is over but I still have a few cans so I thought I’d make one more treat. These are great to have on hand for a quick breakfast or easy snack. I used GF oats but old fashion work well, too. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups old fashion rolled oats or GFContinue reading “Pumpkin Peanut Butter Energy Balls”

First up- the dressing 1 small garlic clove-minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (found near the canned tuna in the supermarket) juice from one lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Mix all in a medium size bowl SecondContinue reading “Easy Caesar Dressing and Ways to Use it…”