Member Recipes

May 23, 2023

If you love fall off the bone tender ribs, you MUST give this method a try!   Using your

Cooking Class: Cast Iron Barbecue Ribs

February 27, 2023

For anyone who is vegan or vegetarian or just is trying to include more plant proteins into their

Cooking Class: Tofu Marsala

February 26, 2023

Chicken Marsala is a restaurant favorite, but it is simple to make in your OWN kitchen!   One of

Cooking Class: Chicken Marsala

February 11, 2023

The addition of chickpeas and using an avocado as the base for the dressing makes a healthier version

Cooking Class: Chickpea Waldorf Salad

February 11, 2023

Trying to reduce your carb intake or looking for new ways to use cauliflower? In this recipe, cauliflower

Cooking Class: Cauliflower Fried Rice

February 6, 2023

Here is a collection of heart healthy recipes just in time for Valentine's Day!  There are 5 sweet

Valentine’s Day Heart Healthy Recipe Book

November 14, 2022

Who doesn't love a hearty minestrone soup? Soup is the perfect make-ahead meal!  Having a stash in the

Cooking Class: Crockpot Minestrone Soup

November 14, 2022

This Classic Bolognese sauce is so simple & delicious that you might think you are at your favorite

Cooking Class: Classic Bolognese Sauce

November 8, 2022

Baked squash halves make the perfect container for this savory fall-flavored filling! Combine cooked Italian sausage, or use

Cooking Class: Autumn Stuffed Squash

November 5, 2022

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes!  It is simple, flavorful, perfect to make ahead, delicious, and GOOD

Cooking Class: Greek Chicken Burgers

September 26, 2022

Baba Ghanouj is a popular dip that you may have experienced at a Mediterranean restaurant.  Guess what?  It

Cooking Class: Baba Ghanouj

August 19, 2022

Succotash is a southern vegetable dish consisting primarily of sweet corn with lima or other shell beans.  In

Cooking Class: Summer Succotash

June 25, 2022

Looking for a healthy treat, snack, or fun summer breakfast?   This frozen berry yogurt bark is the

Cooking Class: Frozen Berry Yogurt Bark

May 3, 2022

Based on traditional elote corn, this dish can be used as a dip, relish or side dish. Delicious

Cooking Class: Mexican Corn Salad

May 3, 2022

Looking for a different twist to Taco Tuesday?  Give this one-pot taco pasta recipe a try! Not only

Cooking Class: One Pot Taco Pasta

April 5, 2022

Soups are a GREAT way to practice basic cutting and cooking skills as well as get a ton

Cooking Class: Leek, Asparagus & Herb Soup

March 31, 2022

This salad combines a medley of in-season nutritional powerhouses -- strawberries, asparagus and radishes!! The combination of sweet

Cooking Class: Spring Chopped Salad with Tahini Dressing

February 28, 2022

Stuffed peppers are always popular, but they are not always the healthiest.  This version ramps up the veggies

Cooking Class: Veggie-Lentil Stuffed Peppers

February 23, 2022

Friday night has been homemade pizza night at our house for more years than I can remember.  Way

Cooking Class: Cast Iron Gluten-Free Pizza

February 14, 2022

Pasta e Fagioli Soup is an Italian classic that is simple, delicious, and nutritious! Like all soup, it

Cooking Class: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

February 1, 2022

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a take-out favorite that is simple (and healthier!) to make at home! The

Cooking Class: Sweet and Sour Chicken

January 25, 2022

Egg Drop soup is a take-out favorite, but it is simple to make at home with just a

Cooking Class: Asian Egg Drop Soup

January 23, 2022

Looking for a twist on your typical vegetable soup?  Give this Mulligatawny a try! Mulligatawny is an Indian-inspired

Cooking Class: Mulligatawny Soup

January 10, 2022

Attention all chocolate lovers - here is a chocolate spread that is ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU!! So many

Cooking Class: Hemp-Chocolate Spread

January 10, 2022

Looking for a new way to use ground turkey?  This recipe is so simple, but still full of

Cooking Class: Turkey-Sweet Potato Burgers

January 3, 2022

If you are vegan, dairy-free, or just looking to add nutrients to dinner, give this dairy-free “parmesan” cheese

Cooking Class: Dairy-Free “Parmesan”

January 3, 2022

You have probably guessed lentils are a favorite of mine!! They are just so versatile and nutritious! This

Cooking Class: Lentil Bolognese

December 19, 2021

Cheese logs or balls are popular additions to many holiday tables.  They are easy to find in any

Cooking Class: Port Wine Cheese Log

December 5, 2021

Egg rolls are a staple take-out food, but as we have discussed they are usually made with inferior

Cooking Class: Baked Egg Rolls

December 5, 2021

Spinach artichoke dip is popular during the holidays, but most recipes are not that healthy.Adding beans ramps up

Cooking Class: Artichoke, Spinach, Bean Dip

November 29, 2021

Potato-Leek is a classic soup that may be intimidating to some.  However, it is super simple to prepare

Cooking Class: Simple Potato-Leek Soup

November 29, 2021

Looking for a simple, delicious appetizer that is actually good for you?  Try these Spiced apple Swedish Meatballs!

Cooking Class: Spiced Apple Swedish Meatballs

November 22, 2021

​Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth but is still healthy?   These no bake carrot coconut

Cooking Class: No-Bake Carrot Coconut Bites

November 22, 2021

One of the benefits of hosting Thanksgiving dinner is having the turkey carcass to make stock!!  This Creamy

Cooking Class: Creamy Wild Rice Soup

November 8, 2021

Looking for an alternative to your morning yogurt or oatmeal??  Give Chia Pudding a try!! Chia seeds are

Cooking Class: Chia Pudding

November 1, 2021

Veggie burgers and "fake" meats are all the rage, but most options available are less than healthy.  

Cooking Class: Beet Veggie Burger

November 1, 2021

A terrific way to use your hearty fresh herbs before the frost comes is to make an herb

Cooking Class: Herbed Butter

November 1, 2021

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I have dug out my skillet cornbread recipe!  It is so

Cooking Class: Skillet Cornbread

October 25, 2021

Fresh pineapple is a good source of Bromelain a natural enzyme that helps digest proteins.  Combining the pineapple

Cooking Class: Roasted Spiced Pineapple

October 17, 2021

Over the past few years, spiralized veggie noodles had become all the rage!  They are lower in carbs

Cooking Class: Sweet Potato Puttanesca

October 17, 2021

Braising is an underutilized technique that all home cooks should master.  It uses slow, moist heat cooking to create

Cooking Class: Italian Braised Chicken

October 17, 2021

Cooler weather means baking!  However, we still want to make sure we keep it healthy since the cooler

Cooking Class: Homemade Applesauce

September 20, 2021

Rhubarb in soup??  Yes, it sounds strange, but it is quite delicious!!  We usually think of soup in

Cooking Class: Rhubarb Lentil Soup

September 10, 2021

Classic tomato soup is comfort food at its best! Instead of those high sodium, preservative laden canned varieties, make

Cooking Class: Classic Tomato Soup

August 31, 2021

Elote is Mexican street corn -- roasted corn on the cob covered in mayonnaise, cheese and hot chilis. In

Cooking Class: Elote Style Zucchini

July 26, 2021

You may have heard me say, “what grows together goes together” in referring to combining ingredients in a

Cooking Class: Three Sisters Succotash

July 19, 2021

Homemade French Onion Dip is a TERRIFIC alternative to the highly processed dips for sale, and would be

Cooking Class: Homemade French Onion Dip

June 28, 2021

Slaw is a standard picnic and cookout item.  However, it is usually not all that healthy.  This version uses

Cooking Class: Green Bean Slaw

June 28, 2021

Did you know that cooking and cooling starchy items like potatoes, rice, and pasta before eating can boost

Cooking Class: Garden Vegetable Potato Salad

June 28, 2021

Many people think that burgers are not a part of a healthy diet.  It is true that many

Cooking Class: Turkey Blueberry Burger

June 21, 2021

Combining rhubarb and apples makes a delicious butter that can be eaten on its own or added to

Cooking Class: Rhubarb Apple Butter

June 21, 2021

Quinoa is my favorite gluten-free "grain"! It is a complete plant-based protein and is easily digestible. This salad

Cooking Class: Thai Quinoa Salad

June 9, 2021

Most premade crackers are highly processed and should be avoided or at least limited when you switch to

Cooking Class: Gluten-Free Crackers

June 2, 2021

Here is a great way to get in raw cauliflower that doesn't require a veggie/dip platter!  Toss the

Cooking Class: Cauliflower Couscous

June 2, 2021

This is one of my all time favorites!!  Full of high quality protein and lots of colorful veggies

Cooking Class: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

June 2, 2021

This is a simple, delicious, nutrient-packed burger that the whole family will love! The patties hold up well

Cooking Class: Lentil-Veggie Burgers

May 25, 2021

Tired of hummus? Give this dip a try!!Swapping out garbanzo beans for sunflower seeds makes it low-carb while

Cooking Class: Garlic-Dill Sunflower Dip

May 24, 2021

As we enter cookout and picnic season, I am sharing a variation on traditional potato salad. This is

Cooking Class: Creamy Sweet Potato Salad

May 24, 2021

These potato, onion, and herb packets are a simple and delicious addition to your cookout menu! No grill?

Cooking Class: Potato, Onion & Herb Packets

May 21, 2021

Typical meat-based dishes are great candidates for nutrient loading!  Not only does adding more vegetables, spices, and other

Cooking Class: Southwestern Sloppy Joe

May 21, 2021

Looking for a quick, easy and delicious dinner? Try this one-pot pasta dish that uses whole, real ingredients

Cooking Class: Beef & Pasta One Pot Casserole

May 17, 2021

Chopped Salads are one of the simplest ways to load up on flavor and nutrients. The keys are

Cooking Class: Chopped Asparagus Salad

May 4, 2021

This is a quick, one pot meal perfect for busy weeknights!  Shredding the sweet potato speeds up the

Cooking Class: Southwestern Sweet Potato, Kale, and Black Bean Skillet

May 4, 2021

This salad is part bean salad and part marinated vegetable salad.  It is loaded with colorful, nutrient-dense ingredients

Cooking Class: Mediterranean Lentil Salad

March 16, 2021

The key to a healthy diet is to focus on making your meals as nutrient dense as possible.

Cooking Class: Loaded Mushroom Chili

March 10, 2021

I used to LOVE oriental take-out, but when I went gluten-free, that stopped since nearly all commercial soy

Cooking Class: Vegetable Fried Brown Rice

November 23, 2020

Looking for a lower sugar added cranberry sauce?  In this recipe, naturally sweet grapes and apple are combined

Cooking Class: Roasted Grape, Apple and Cranberry Sauce

November 12, 2020

Looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole topped with sugary marshmallows? This variation combines

Cooking Class: Sweet Potato Crumble Casserole

May 20, 2020

Condiments are some of the most highly processed, unhealthy products we purchase, but few think to make their

Cooking Class: Homemade Honey Mustard

May 12, 2020

Many of us grew up with Salisbury Steak TV dinners. They were delicious but also highly processed which

Cooking Class: Salisbury Steak

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