Easy slow cooker recipe from Cooking Light with tons of flavor. I serve it with steamed rice and snow peas. It makes a lot, so there will be plenty of leftovers, which are even better the next day.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Another great one from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything that I use all the time. Homemade pizza is one of my favorites because it’s so easy to use it to clean out the fridge for toppings! And, it’s an easy treat to make relatively healthy.
Sausage and Bean Soup
I’m fairly certain that this is the first thing I learned how to cook. Since then, I’ve adapted it a bunch, used all kinds of different sausage and beans. I still make it fairly regularly and it’s still one of my favorites!
Blue Cheese Bacon Dip
Not even remotely healthy, but very tasty dip for parties and get-togethers! I serve it with pita chips, crackers, and grapes. It’s one of my favorites. Although it specifies half and half in the recipe, I’ve used heavy cream with success when it’s been the only thing on hand. I believe this originally came from Cooking Light a couple of years ago.
Caprese Skewers
Fun, light appetizer for a party or picnic. Who doesn’t love food on a stick? 🙂
Indonesian Grilled Swordfish
Great fish recipe from my friend Missy, which you can see at her site, Recipes by Missy. This would probably work pretty well with any sturdy fish steak. I served this with saffron rice and garlic green beans.
Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Nice dinner that is good for a busy weeknight or for company. I usually serve this with some kind of rice side dish and some roasted veggies.
Swedish Meatballs
Delicious recipe, though time consuming. Worth it though, especially for the leftovers that make for easy lunches.
Spring Vegetable Pad Thai
This is great with rice noodles or shirataki noodles if you’re watching your calories.
Winter Squash And Sausage Ragu
One of my favorite dishes from Mark Bittman, via my friend Becky. Fantastic way to use up some winter squash, and it’s good with any variety. I’ve also tried it with a few different kinds of sausages, which have all been great (vegetarian also works). It’s very adaptable and the leftovers are always nice to have for lunch!
Om nom nom! 