This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HeartHealthyMazola Cajun Chicken Vegetable Pasta makes easy weeknight meals a breeze. The bold Cajun seasoning kicks up the chicken and the sauce, for a complete meal. With my family history of high cholesterol, I like to use lighter oils …

Avocado Panzanella Salad is a fun twist on the traditional bread salad. Crusty bread, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a flavorful dressing combine for this delicious dish that’s perfect as a side, salad, or light meal. It’s no secret that I love carbs. Give me all the bread and all the pasta, all the time. …

Honey Lime Shrimp & Vegetables is a delicious meal in a bowl. The easy marinade adds great flavor, and you can add in your favorite vegetables. Once marinated, the This post and recipe card updated August 5, 2020 When I moved to Oklahoma in 2007, I refused to eat any seafood for the first year. …

Mini No Bake Cheesecake is a perfect bite-sized treat. Kids will love to help make this easy recipe, and you can top them with your favorite fruit or other toppings. They’re great for a crowd, or handy to have as a single-portion dessert. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, but I never made it …

Open Faced Skinny Tuna Melt is a light, delicious, and filling sandwich. A simple tuna salad gets kicked up several notches, and sharp Cheddar cheese adds a great bite to this dish that’s ready in 20 minutes. This post and recipe card updated July 25, 2020 My parents never cooked with tuna when I was …

Panko Parmesan Zucchini Chips have delicious flavor and crunch in every bite. Zucchini slices, coated in Parmesan and Panko, are fried to golden perfection

Beer Braised Grilled Brats are simple to make, with just a few ingredients, and loads of flavor. This one-pot meal starts on the stove and finishes on the grill, to give the brats beautiful color and char marks. I always have Johnsonville Italian sausage on hand. The spicy variety is my favorite, but the sweet …

Pesto Chicken Penne Pasta is an amazing combination of flavors and a complete meal in a bowl. Grilled chicken, pasta, and loads of veggies are coated in a luxurious homemade pesto sauce for a meal your whole family will love This post and recipe card updated July 10, 2020 When I first learned to cook, …

Balsamic Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta is a super easy and delicious appetizer. Fresh strawberries, creamy ricotta and rich balsamic vinegar top lightly toasted bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, this appetizer is perfect for summer entertaining I like to eat fresh berries, I don’t buy them very often. Regardless of my plans or inspiration, they go …

Avocado Shrimp Ceviche is light, refreshing, and so delicious. Stuff the avocados with the ceviche for an elegant presentation, or combine everything together for a light meal or appetizer. No matter what you do, it will be a hit with family and friends. Shrimp has always been one of my favorite types of seafood. It’s …

Bacon Pimiento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers will take your party spread to new levels! Using only 3 ingredients, these poppers are baked to perfection, and they’ll be gone in a flash

Roasted Chickpea Spinach Salad is light, healthy, vegan and gluten free! It packs a punch with a great combination of flavors and textures. Perfect as a complement to a main course dish, or on its own as a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich gets a bold infusion of flavor from a marinade of fruit juice and soy sauce, plus sweet roasted garlic. Grilled veggies and salty bacon perfectly complement the chicken for a mouthwatering sandwich

Pork Carnitas Street Tacos is a great way to feed a crowd. The incredibly tender pulled pork is well seasoned and charred at the end, and the tacos are garnished simply with onion and cilantro