Jews love Chinese food, I’m not sure why but my family has been ordering Chinese delivery since I can remember. Often times however I find it too greasy and I feel sick as soon as I’m done eating it. Cooking any kind of Asian cuisine at home can be scary but I’ve found a way…
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Grandma Edie’s Stuffed Artichokes
Grandma Edie (our Jewish grandmother) made the best Italian stuffed artichokes around! We grew up making these as kids, taking turns stuffing each leaf and it’s been a fun and tasty tradition! This is one of the few recipes I just won’t vary and these artichokes are worth every minute of preparation. Photos courtesy of…
(Buffalo) Oven Fried Chicken
What’s better than fried chicken? Nothing. But let’s face it, fried foods are not good to eat on a regular basis. I have made many adaptations of Ellie Kreiger’s oven fried chicken recipe but tonight’s was the best! Really, you can make it any way you want but you have to know the trick- and…
Chili for the Non-Beef Eaters
Enjoy a healthy turkey chili on a cold fall afternoon! I learned this recipe when I was on a diet last year and adapted it to my liking. It also comes in handy when Kyle’s parents visit since they don’t really eat meat. I was originally scared of the ground turkey but in something like…
Chicken Parm w/o the bread crumbs and fryer
Last night I managed to make a healthy and delicious dinner even in the midst of a hectic election day. It was very easy to make, very tasty and filling– a healthy substitute for chicken parm. No excess of carbs are needed here. I ate mine with a salad on the side and was full for the…
Crunchy, Tasty, Healthy Kale Chips
Get your hand out of the potato chip bag and make these delicious kale chips. (They are better home-made than any I’ve tried in a store). I’m not going to lie and say they are better but they are a very healthy snack that I enjoy. It’s very simple to make! Ingredients Fresh kale Sesame…
Chicken Caccitore (I think?)
This is my “spur of the moment” version of the old Italian dish. Delicious and healthy! Serve over rice or pasta, or add potatoes in the dish! This recipe is based off what I had in my fridge one night. I really wish I had mushrooms to add so make sure you include them when…
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie
Try this delicious chicken pot pie recipe with out the pie crust, cream and butter! You can enjoy comfort food with out all the fat! Makes 5 ramikens (as seen above) Cooking time: 50 minutes Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 leeks 3 celery stalks 2 or 3 small potatos Stalk or 2 of carrots chopped…
Shrimp, tomato and arugula pasta
Kyle loves this easy to make shrimp pasta! Feel free to substitute arugula with spinach if you prefer. Makes 3-4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Ingredients Pasta of your choice (I usually use whole wheat penne) Tomatoes (2-3) Arugula Garlic (2-3 cloves) 2 Shallots Olive Oil Salt…
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