Cooking Method: Simmering
Long Lake Lentil Salad
This recipe comes from my friend Jacki. She calls it Long Lake Salad. Du Puy lentils or French green lentils were originally grown in the volcanic soils of Puy in France, but now they're also grown in North America and Italy. They're especially good in salads since they remain firm after cooking and have a rich flavor. They cook a bit slower than other lentils. I used golden raisins and dried apricots instead of currants and added goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Cuban Style Rice and Peas
This Cuban Style Rice and Peas is another versatile dish where you can add left over chicken pieces, or ham. This rice freezes well. Reheat in microwave with a about a 1-2 Tablespoons of water. Serve this with Cuban Pineapple Chicken and Havana Black Beans.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Miso Glazed Salmon
Miso Glazed Salmon is delicious and very easy to make. The salmon in this dish can be substituted with sea bass or black cod as well.
- Prep: 1 hrs
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup
My daughter Grace made this Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup. It's probably the best soup I have ever had! I ate 3 bowls!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken in Lemon & Wine Sauce
I made this Chicken in Lemon & Wine Sauce for my client minus the salt. This is a great healthy, low-fat recipe that you can make ahead and freeze.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Curry with Cauliflower & Chickpeas
This is a very healthy meal. I made it for a client without the salt and used canola oil spray instead of the oil.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back Ribs - I asked my good friend Dave (who is a rib connoisseur) to test this rib recipe for me. I was watching Restaurant Impossible with Robert Irvine and he made these ribs. It was really the method he used that I was interested in. I have made ribs many different ways, but he swears by this method. You can use your own rub recipe and your favorite BBQ sauce, but I have Robert Irvine's recipe below. Dave used Famous Dave's Devil's Spit BBQ Sauce. He said they were excellent. We have adapted this recipe by adjusting the timing and temperature.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. Freekeh is a whole grain that is high in fiber and protein, and it has a nutty flavor that pairs well with grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese. The apricots add a touch of sweetness, and the scallions, pistachios, and parsley provide additional flavor and texture.
The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. If you don't have halloumi cheese, you can substitute feta or another type of salty cheese. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These super healthy turkey meatballs are easy to make and can be added to a pasta dish, made into a sandwich, or eaten as an appetizer.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Usually, I hate polenta, but I love this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe! It's so rich and creamy. It's really good to serve with short ribs.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
