Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

This recipe makes a great dinner. Lighter than regular pasta carbonara, but flavorful and satisfying with the pancetta (I used prosciutto), cheese and egg. Spaghetti squash is a wonderful substitute for pasta in many Italian-style recipes. This can easily be made dairy free by omitting the cheese, or if like me, you need to avoid […]

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

I love pickles and anything seasoned with dill. When I saw that some deviled egg recipes called for vinegar and some for fresh dill, it gave me the idea to use pickle juice instead of vinegar and add some minced pickles to the filling. We enjoyed these — the dill taste is not overly strong, […]

Poached Eggs with Lentils and Kale

 I’m a big fan of savory, protein-filled breakfasts. Although this would work for any meal. This recipe is all about saving time in the morning and all week. Learning to poach eggs in the microwave was a big revelation for me. I followed the directions here and it worked great (you may need to adjust cooking […]

Bloody Mary Green Bean Salad

Pickled Okra? Bloody Mary Mix? What more could you ask for in a salad? This fresh, acidic salad makes an amazing match for BBQ, pork butt, brisket, anything smoky with BBQ sauce. The dressing is a little spicy, a little tangy, just like a Bloody Mary. I first had this dish at a family dinner over the […]