A Simple Very Berry Smoothie…So Easy to Make and Enjoy!
By Jodee Weiland Whenever I feel the need for something cool and refreshing, but want to stay within the limits of healthy eating, I turn to one…
All Natural Raspberry Pineapple Banana Popsicles
By Jodee Weiland With the summer days heating up, people are always looking for delicious ways to cool off, such as popsicles. Around our home,…
Awesome Banana Mango Spinach Smoothie
By Jodee Weiland There is nothing as good as a fresh smoothie in the morning or after a workout! Smoothies are a great way to stay healthy because…
Awesome Green Smoothie with Spinach, Asparagus, and Fruit
By Jodee Weiland Having a lot of extra baby spinach, asparagus, and fruit in the house is always great, unless you’re about to go away for an…
Baby Kale Pesto with Pasta…Both Healthy and Delicious!
By Jodee Weiland Being Italian, it was hard for me to imagine kale in a pesto. I've used it to make kale chips, a kale salad, and even a kale…
Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
By Jodee Weiland I had never baked an acorn squash before, so I thought it was definitely time to do so, especially since I am so fond of so many…
Baked Parmesan Sliced Potatoes…Easy and Delicious!
By Jodee Weiland I love baked sliced potatoes because they taste great when seasoned right, and they are so easy to make. Whenever I buy a large…
Berry Sweet and Tart Smoothie…Both Healthy and Tasty
By Jodee Weiland My close friend, Ann, was visiting me, and we decided we should make a smoothie. As usual when two friends get together and…
Cherry Peach Kale Smoothie…A Healthy and Delicious Choice!
By Jodee Weiland Lately the kale in my garden has been coming in faster than I can pick it. I've used it in all kinds of recipes, but today I…
Chicken Breasts with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and Garlic
By Jodee Weiland For many years now, one of my favorite dishes is Chicken Breasts with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and Garlic. This simple dish is full…
Chicken Cacciatore…a Classic Italian Chicken Delight in a Crockpot!
By Jodee Weiland One of our favorite ways to have chicken is an old Italian classic, Chicken Cacciatore. Sometimes things get hectic around…
Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce
By Jodee Weiland During the winter months when we have chicken, we still grill it more often than not because it's so healthy. Even if there is…
Citrus Thyme Grill Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
By Jodee Weiland I recently purchased a mesh roasting pan. This mesh basket can be used on a gas grill for roasted chicken and vegetables. I…
Delicious Baked Oatmeal with Peaches
By Jodee Weiland Family members having been asking for a fast breakfast idea lately and although baked oatmeal is not fast, it can be done ahead…
Delicious Berry Berry Vanilla Nonfat Frozen Yogurt
By Jodee Weiland I love homemade nonfat frozen yogurt and enjoy coming up with new flavor combinations. Since I had recently frozen some fresh…
Delicious Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
By Jodee Weiland When I first heard about fish tacos, I wasn’t sure I would like them, but I was wrong. I decided to try fish tacos when we went…
Delicious Blueberry Vanilla Nonfat Frozen Yogurt
By Jodee Weiland I love frozen yogurt, and I wanted homemade nonfat frozen yogurt that was both delicious and healthier. That's when I decided…
Delicious Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Mozzarella Frittata
By Jodee Weiland Lately, when I have leftovers and extra vegetables available, I immediately think of a frittata. It may just be that I’m on a…
Delicious Cranberry Apple Smoothie with Mango
By Jodee Weiland With the New Year approaching, it is definitely time for a new smoothie! This time of year brings with it the availability of…
Delicious Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
By Jodee Weiland A while back I did a Prosciutto, Cantaloupe, and Veggie Wrap with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. I received a lot of positive…
Delicious Homemade Hot Hot Hot Sauce
By Jodee Weiland In our home, we love hot sauce and spicy recipes! When I was growing up in our Italian household, it was not unusual to see my…
Delicious Jambalaya with Chicken Sausage and Shrimp
By Jodee Weiland When I first starting making jambalaya years ago, I used a recipe from a cookbook called Celebrate Chicago: A Taste of Our Town…
Delicious Oven Baked Seasoned Steak Fries
By Jodee Weiland When preparing a meal for several guests, it’s always nice to have an easy but tasty potato side dish to serve. Delicious Oven…
Delicious Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Slices with Thyme
By Jodee Weiland There are so many wonderful ways to cook a sweet potato, but around this time of year everyone is thinking about eating…
Delicious Strawberry Apple Smoothie with Ginger
By Jodee Weiland Sometimes when I feel the urge to have something sweet, I turn to a smoothie. I do this because a smoothie made with fruit and…
Egg White Spinach Mushroom Omelet with Mozzarella
By Jodee Weiland The great thing about an omelet is that you can have them for breakfast, but you can even have them for dinner or any other…
Eight Awesome Smoothies
By Jodee Weiland Smoothies should always be both healthy and delicious tasting! When someone drinks a smoothie, they are doing so for any number…
Fabulous Shrimp Creole with Rice
By Jodee Weiland An old favorite here in our home is Shrimp Creole. Shrimp Creole is a dish that I first made long before I ever had children…
Fresh Homemade Margherita Pizza
By Jodee Weiland Homemade pizza is the best! One reason for this is because you choose your own toppings and exactly how much of each you want. In…
Fresh Homemade Pico de Gallo
By Jodee Weiland Whenever we go out to a Mexican restaurant, I always look forward to freshly made pico de gallo and guacamole. I can’t help it.…
Fresh Roma Tomatoes and Spinach Pasta…With Olive Oil and White Wine
By Jodee Weiland With fresh Roma tomatoes ready to be picked in our garden, I decided to make a pasta dish using our garden Roma tomatoes and…
Garlic Butter Kale and Sweet Corn
By Jodee Weiland Recently when I made a delicious Lime Basil Pesto Chicken for dinner, I wanted a side dish that would complement it. I had fresh…
Garlicky Great Northern Pesto Bean Dip with Veggie Chips
By Jodee Weiland We all know that fall is the time for football games and football parties with family and friends to watch our favorite teams…
Get Back on Track Healthy Cabbage Soup
By Jodee Weiland Years ago I made a great cabbage soup whenever I felt the need to eat a vegetarian meal...a meal that would be healthy and…
Good Morning Strawberry Mango Plus Smoothie
By Jodee Weiland Getting up in the morning and grabbing a healthy smoothie is a great way to start your day! A smoothie, done right, can be a…
Grapefruit Strawberry Mango Smoothie Plus
By Jodee Weiland I never tire of new smoothie combinations, especially before or after working out! Each smoothie combination is carefully thought…
Grilled Balsamic Asparagus…How Easy Can it Get?
By Jodee Weiland Grilled Balsamic Asparagus…How Easy Can it Get? We love to grill outdoors and not just in the summer. We live in the Midwest,…
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeno Lime Seasoning…Spice It Up!
By Jodee Weiland Everyone loves corn on the cob, but lately I keep seeing recipes all over the internet using seasoned butter, mayo, and so much…
Grilled Salmon with Spicy Pineapple Citrus Sauce
By Jodee Weiland When grilling salmon, we like to try different ways of doing this. Grilled salmon is great on its own, but sometimes you want a…
Grilled Zucchini and Roma Tomato Salad…A Great Side Dish for Any Meal
By Jodee Weiland We love grilled zucchini in our home any time of the year! At our house in the summer months, it is not unusual for us to…
Grilled Zucchini…Just Another Easy and Healthy Grilled Vegetable
By Jodee Weiland Grilled vegetables are just another way to keep your summer barbecues healthy but tasty...corn, zucchini, asparagus, and more! It…
Healthy and Delicious All Natural Applesauce (No Sugar Added)
By Jodee Weiland I love a good applesauce, whether it's with a meal or just by itself! What I don't like is when my applesauce has all kinds of…
Healthy and Delicious Kale Basil Pesto with Pasta
By Jodee Weiland Being Italian, it was hard for me to imagine kale in a pesto when I first used it in my Baby Kale Pesto. Before that I used it…
Healthy Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
By Jodee Weiland Some people feel that having a potato with a meal is going to cause weight gain, but the reality is that it isn't the potato that…
Healthy Zucchini Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Sauce
By Jodee Weiland Zucchini spaghetti is a great way to stay healthy and have your “pasta”, too. I love the versatility of zucchini spaghetti…
Hearty Homemade Lentil Soup
By Jodee Weiland One of my favorite soups to make on a cold winter day is lentil soup. My recipe for lentil soup is both delicious and healthy…
Homemade Fettuccine with Italian Basil Pesto
By Jodee Weiland Italian basil pesto is a favorite of mine, but homemade fettuccine with Italian basil pesto is so delicious that it far…
Italian Basil Pesto…a Classic Italian Meal
By Jodee Weiland One of my favorite Italian sauces to make for pasta is Italian Basil Pesto. When I was a child growing up in Italian family, I…
Italian Bread…Nothing Better than Fresh Baked Bread
By Jodee Weiland Being Italian, I know how important good Italian bread is to complete an Italian meal. When I was growing up, my parents…
Italian Marinara with Pasta…Easy to Make and Delicious to Eat
By Jodee Weiland One of the easiest dishes to make in any Italian household is pasta with Italian marinara sauce. When I was growing up, mom…
Italian Stuffed Shells Marinara with Ricotta and Spinach
By Jodee Weiland Italian Stuffed Shells Marinara with Ricotta and Spinach was one of my favorite dishes when I was younger. As a child growing up…
Kale and White Bean Soup…Good as Well as Healthy
By Jodee Weiland This spring has been as cold and damp as many fall days, so I decided to make soup. After looking to see what I had…
Kale Chips with Jalapeno Lime Seasoning…Spicy and Healthy
By Jodee Weiland How healthy is kale for you? Exceptionally healthy! Kale chip recipes are all over the internet these days with everyone trying…
Kale Salad…With Goat cheese, Walnuts, Roma Tomato, and Blueberries
By Jodee Weiland With summer here and the vegetable garden growing, I picked some baby kale leaves from my garden before the weather got too…
Lemon Basil Chicken Breasts with Olive Oil, White Wine, and Garlic
By Jodee Weiland We've been on the road travelling for the last two and a half weeks. As usual, when I get back home, I look forward to cooking…
Lemon Butter Orange Roughy with Spicy Lemon Cabbage
By Jodee Weiland When my children were young, the time came when I wanted to introduce them to fish. I chose orange roughy because it’s a white…
Lemon Butter Tilapia Fillets…Tastes Delicious and Easy to Make
By Jodee Weiland Whenever you are short on time and need a quick but healthy meal to make, this meal is what you need, Lemon Butter Tilapia…
Lemon Pepper Linguini with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Broccoli Rabe…With a Touch of Red Pepper
By Jodee Weiland Growing up in an Italian family, the idea of having olive oil, garlic, and pasta was a natural. My father and mother always liked…
Lemony Kale Basil Mushroom Soup with a Lemon Slice and Parmesan!
by Jodee Weiland Years ago I made a clear broth soup called “Lemony Basil Mushroom Soup” that I found in a grocery store checkout aisle in a…
Light and Easy Honey Lime Cole Slaw
By Jodee Weiland I love the idea of cole slaw, but I’m not a big fan of using mayonnaise. I prefer a healthier version of cole slaw with great…
Lime Basil Pesto Chicken with Garlic Butter Kale and Sweet Corn
By Jodee Weiland When cooking boneless chicken breasts, I often find myself thinking about new ways to do so deliciously. Chicken breasts are…
Magnificent Mango Kale Smoothie
By Jodee Weiland Summer time is the best time of the year to enjoy a nice cold smoothie! My new smoothie is both healthy and delicious. If you…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts
By Jodee Weiland Sweet potatoes can be prepared in so many different ways, but one of my favorite ways to have sweet potatoes is Mashed Sweet…
Mom’s Italian Tomato Salad…With Basil, Garlic, and Peppers
By Jodee Weiland When I was growing up, the vegetable garden was planted every summer. During the summer months, the tomatoes were coming in…
Oatmeal Banana Walnut Cookies…with Mini Chocolate Chips
By Jodee Weiland Want an oatmeal cookie or do you want something a little bit more? Me? I’ll take the something a little bit more, but something a…
On the Go Bagel Sandwich with Egg Whites, Spinach, and Cheese
By Jodee Weiland Lately, it seems we are always on the go early in the morning, so I decided to make a bagel sandwich that can be made ahead and…
Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken Breasts…Tasty and Healthy
By Jodee Weiland Years ago, I wanted a healthy baked chicken breast recipe for my family that tasted like fried chicken or better without frying…
Pasta Langostino Scampi with Spinach
By Jodee Weiland Pasta Langostino Scampi with Spinach is not only delicious, it’s healthy! Seafood is always a healthier meal for any of us. I…
Pasta Langostino with Fresh Zima Tomatoes and Spinach in Olive Oil and White Wine Sauce
By Jodee Weiland When we went to the store today, they had langostino lobster tails, cooked and peeled, so we decided to buy some. Originally, I…
Peach Cucumber Salsa with Grilled Chicken
By Jodee Weiland I’ve been reading a lot lately about various fruit salsas served over grilled meats and fish. Since I had some peaches…
Pineapple Avocado Kale Smoothie with Honey and Lime
By Jodee Weiland As most of you know, I love a good smoothie that is both delicious and healthy. I’m always trying to think of new ways to…
Pineapple Avocado Vinaigrette & Light Zucchini Spaghetti Salad
By Jodee Weiland I love using my new veggie spiralizer, so I decided to try a new vinaigrette with a light and easy zucchini spaghetti salad. The…
Poppy’s Spicy Lemon Cabbage
By Jodee Weiland My father was a lovable character, who was one awesome cook! He could take a head of cabbage and make it into a gourmet side dish…
Red Lettuce Salad with Apple, Goat Cheese, and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
By Jodee Weiland Some of our first produce from our garden this year is red lettuce and green onions. Of course, for me that meant I had to make a…
Salmon with Sweet Bourbon Glaze
By Jodee Weiland I love salmon, and when it's served with a sweet bourbon glaze, I love it even more. Although I have eaten salmon with a sweet…
Savory Chicken Mushroom Soup with Great Northern Beans
By Jodee Weiland It's that time of year when everyone enjoys a delicious bowl of hot soup. There are a wide variety of soup recipes out there to…
Savory Chicken with Tomato, Artichokes, and Beans All in One Pot
By Jodee Weiland When I started my chicken dinner tonight, I wasn't really sure where I would end up. I like to think my father was standing by my…
Savory Fall Soups
By Jodee Weiland With fall here and winter coming up soon, the season has arrived when everyone appreciates a hot bowl of soup. Soup recipes help…
Savory White Bean Soup…A Delicious Vegetarian Soup!
By Jodee Weiland Cold weather has reached new lows this year in the Midwest. We're at dangerously below zero temperatures! With the arrival of…
Scrambled Egg Whites with Ham, Vegetables, and Mozzarella
By Jodee Weiland Breakfast was for dinner tonight with Scrambled Egg Whites with Ham, Vegetables, and Mozzarella. Eggs aren’t just for breakfast…
Scrumptious Strawberry Banana Nonfat Frozen Yogurt
By Jodee Weiland In getting ready for summer, I’ve been playing around with different ideas for frozen yogurt. Today I decided to try…
Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto
By Jodee Weiland Making seared sea scallops intrigued me at one time, so years ago I researched how to do this and since that time have made them…
Split Pea Soup…A Delicious Way to Warm Up!
By Jodee Weiland Since it’s so cold out today, I decided it was the perfect day to make my Split Pea Soup…A Delicious Way to Warm Up! I’ve…
Strawberry Apple Grapefruit Smoothie with Ginger
By Jodee Weiland I love a good smoothie any day of the week, whether it’s following an intense workout or just to give me that little extra…
Strawberry Kale Salad with Sliced Almonds…So Healthy and Good!
By Jodee Weiland We were getting to ready to have Italian Basil Pesto with pasta, and I decided we needed a salad to go with the pasta. I had…
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Citrus Tilapia
By Jodee Weiland When baking tilapia, you can add just about any type of flavoring you may want from a lemon and butter with seasonings to a spicy…
Tasty Guacamole with Sweet Chili Pita Chips
By Jodee Weiland I love guacamole ever since we spent some time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. While there we had some of the best guacamole I had…
The Ultimate Green Smoothie…Refreshing, Delicious, and Healthy!
By Jodee Weiland The Ultimate Green Smoothie is absolutely refreshing, delicious, and healthy! Made from fresh fruit and vegetables, this green…
Thick Green Smoothie Magic with Almonds
By Jodee Weiland Lately, I've been trying out some thicker smoothies that would be filling and could take the place of a meal while being…
Tilapia with Lemon Pesto…So Easy and Delicious!
By Jodee Weiland Tilapia is so easy to bake for dinner, and what’s even better is how easily you can change the taste by what you add to it. You…
Tilapia with Spicy Fresh Balsamic Tomato Salsa
By Jodee Weiland When baking tilapia, your options for adding flavor are unlimited. One way to add flavor is to cook the tilapia with a sauce or…
Too Many Fruit and Vegetables…Freeze or Dehydrate Them!
By Jodee Weiland If there are times in your life when you find you have too many fruits and vegetables, either from store purchases or gardens, I…
Turkey Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice…A Great Way to Use Leftover Turkey!
By Jodee Weiland Turkey Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice is a great way to use leftover turkey! During the holidays, leftover turkey is always a…
Zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
By Jodee Weiland When preparing a Grilled Flank Steak Salad, I decided on a vinaigrette that would be full of the zesty flavor of lemons and…
Zucchini Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Fresh Tomatoes
By Jodee Weiland For some time now, I have wanted to try zucchini spaghetti. It sounded so healthy, I couldn’t help but be curious about how it…