Category: Tried and True Favorites
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Plain Old Scallops, Plain Old Good!
Large sea scallops are so fabulous to eat. They are sweet, succulent, and you know you are indulging when you eat them. At least you think you must be indulging as scallops are actually pretty low in calories and fat, and high in protein per serving which surprises many that eat them. How you…
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Finally, Awesome Pizza Dough!
Pizza has always been one of my favorite foods. Once I began to cook in a style more conducive to a low-fat, low-salt diet for my family’s health, pizza took a back seat and I missed it. Not just missed it. I craved it, thought about it, drooled over pizza memories, and yes, even had…
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Pickled Onions – A Bit Sweet + A Bit Sour = So Good!
Pickled Onions – Low salt and low fat is another plus! Sandwiches, green salads, burgers, pulled pork, even cooked cabbage all taste fantastic with pickled onions along side, mixed in, or as a garnish. Simple to make, they are delicious! Any onions work but I like to use a red or purple onion for the…
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Rosemary & Sun-dried Focaccia Ring
Nothing is as inviting as the smell of fresh bread wafting through your house. No wander the dog, the cat, and the mouse all came running to Little Red Hen’s table! The smell is delicious, but even more so when coming from fresh focaccia bread. A bit time-consuming but worth the effort. I would like…
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Stuffed Potatoes – A Meal In Itself
Often times the oven will be on baking this, roasting that. If there is room I stick in some large russet potatoes to bake just in case I need them. If nothing else the potato is great cut up and thrown into a soup, and the potatoe skins are delicious filled with mushrooms, cheese, or…
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Gluten-free Quick Bread -Too Good To Be True
Gluten-free bread, gluten-free anything has advantages for many! I like gluten-free as bread, pasta, or anything made from flour that has no wheat (thus the non -gluten) does not spike your blood sugar and makes you feel ‘fuller’ longer. Making a paletable bread that resembles a white bread from grains other than wheat is trickey.…
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Breakfast Potatoes – Low Salt, Low fat, and Just Plain Good
Every once in awhile I just have to have something for breakfast besides my usual high fiber cereal. I crave a bit of decadence some mornings and every so often I indulge. My favorite is Smothered Breakfast Potatoes. Everyone loves this and when I want to pamper one of our adult kids, or now our…
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Mushrooms & Maple Carrots
Scallops are a favorite we enjoy from time to time. We always eat wild scallops and usually make a servin Scallops are a favorite. We enjoy them from time to time. We always eat wild scallops and make servings of four scallops each. Quick and delicious they are one of our favorites we rarely had…
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Dill Poaching Sauce For Fish
Wild cod deserves special treatment! It is a rich, succulent fish. All too often cod is baked or fried, both of which can be delicious. Try poaching! You won’t dry out the fish or mask it in crumbs and oil. Poached cod will be moist and flavorful. The combination of the dill sauce and cod…
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Easy Oven Meatballs – Low Fat Too!
Meatballs are a delicious menu item. They can be ‘dressed up’ to make an impressive meal, or used in a simple dish. These make a nice appetizer when formed around a pinapple tidbit or cheese curd. Meatballs are a great finger-foods for kids. I like to make up a large batch and freeze them…