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Pear Pizza

One of my favorite fruits is pears and I use pears in my recipes a lot. According to USA Pears pears are an excellent source of fiber and have vitamin C for only 100 calories per serving. They are also sodium free, fat free, and cholesterol free. I think one of the best ways to eat pears is to bake them. How about super delicious, healthy, sweet and salty pear

Roasted Chicken Quarters and Veggies

What is better than an easy, healthy and simple family dinner during cold nights? Not a thing! Here is one super simple recipe that you will love and try it over and over. Servings: 4 Preparation time: 60 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Total time: 120 minutes Ingredients: 4 chicken quarters 1 pint of grape tomatoes 1 medium onion cut into 1/8s 4-6 garlic cloves ¼ cup of chopped parsley

Cajun Shrimp and Rice

It is already fall and winter is coming soon! We all need comforting, simple, delicious and healthy recipes in our lives during sweater season. I used Pioneer Cajun Shrimp & Rice Meal Sauce and Seasoning Mix to make my comfort food this time. You should also spice up your day with a homemade seafood dish with jumbo amount of flavor! Pioneer Cajun Shrimp & Rice brings the flavors of Louisiana

Mac and Cheese with Artichoke, Bacon and Sweet Peas

One of my family’s favorite meals is Mac and Cheese. This is a meal that you can prepare ahead and bake it before serving.  I love to cook meals which make enough for lunch and dinner. It really makes it easy for me, especially now that my kids are doing virtual schooling. I used Reese Quartered Artichoke Hearts to provide more nutrition and taste for my family. Reese finds the

Sweet, Salty, and Citrusy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

It is summer and grilling season! What is better than grilled chicken especially when it is marinated with super delicious Panda Brand Triple Citrus Grilling and Dipping Sauce? A blend of orange, lemon, and lime makes the Triple Citrus a must-have for chicken, seafood, and pork. You can use it as a marinade, glaze, or dip to add a tangy, sweet flavor to your favorite dish. Servings: 3-4 Preparation Time:

Tomato and Olive Cobbler

I love sweet fruit cobblers, crumbles and or crisps.  This one is savory grape tomato and Kalamata olive cobbler which is as delicious as the sweet fruit cobbler. Servings: 3-4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 pints of grape tomatoes 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup

Salmon Patties

Did you know Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, a great source of protein, source of Potassium, and high in B vitamins? This is one of those recipes everyone loves and we never have any left overs. It is not just very nutritious, it is also very delicious. I used Sizzlefish King Salmon  which I recommend strongly. Sizzlefish ’s mission is simple yet

Harissa Chicken Quarters

I am a big fan of combining garlic and hot peppers therefore Harissa Sauce is one of my favorites. Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili pepper paste with the main ingredients being: Baklouti peppers, Serrano peppers, or any other type of roasted spicy red peppers, spices and herbs such as garlic paste, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, cumin and olive oil to carry the oil-soluble flavors. I use Harissa to flavor

Vegetable and Beef Stew

I love a good comforting, delicious, healthy and simple stew. It does not matter if it is summer or winter. How about you? Servings: 3-4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 80 minutes Total Time: 95 minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs. stewing beef cut into 1 inch chunks 3 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces 3 garlic cloves minced 1 lb. baby potatoes cut into halves 1lb. green beans cut into halves 1 teaspoon dried

Pasta with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Garlic and Green Beans

This is a very easy and comforting vegetarian dish that you can add or remove ingredients anytime. Ingredients: 1 lb elbow pasta 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes 1 pint sliced baby Bella mushrooms 1 lb fresh green beans 6 sliced cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of butter 5 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: 1-Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in large pot. 2-Add 1 tablespoon

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