5-ingredient or less recipes can be a game changer in the kitchen, especially when life gets busy. Eggs are wonderful as a fast weeknight dinner or weekend brunch and a frittata couldn’t be easier. Here we are combining eggs with chickpeas, fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese. Don’t be fooled. This small list of ingredients packs…
Author: Judy Matusky
Herby Meatballs with Pickle Rice
Another thank you to Molly Baz, author of Cook this Book and More is More for creating this punchy recipe with herb-packed meatballs, salsa and pickle rice. I love recipes that use the same ingredient in several different ways. It’s an easy trick to layer lots of flavor, especially when cooking with healthier ingredients. In…
All-Purpose Ground Turkey Mix for Juicier Meatballs and Burgers
Lean (93/7) ground turkey is a healthier alternative to ground beef but the lower fat content can result in a drier, more dense texture. Cook’s Illustrated provided us with a solution. Create a ground turkey base using a panade of bread crumbs, milk and shallots to keep the turkey tender and juicy. Once you create…
Vietnamese Meatballs with Minty Chili Lime Sauce
A flavor power punch! That’s what these little meatballs are all about. They are easy to make, freeze well and any extra sauce can be used to perk up eggs, fish, rice… just about anything! Yes, there may be some ingredients you don’t have on hand, ie., chili crunch, fish sauce and dried mint, but…
Pop Pop’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
There are some recipes you never change. Recipes that are shared from generation to generation bringing with them memories of family meals filled with stories and laughter. These are the recipes that elevate our health more than a kale salad or a tofu burger. My dad (Pop Pop) made this recipe for as long as…
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Meatballs are such a convenient little package of delicious protein. They’re easy to make, you can batch cook and freeze for future meals, and you can use a variety of ingredients for endless flavor combinations. This recipe capitalizes on the flavors of the classic dish, Chicken piccata. These little bites are so flavorful and can…
Red Curry Glazed Salmon
The American Heart Association suggests eating at least 8 ounces of fish per week and the heart healthy Mediterranean eating plan recommends up to 15 ounces per week. Seafood is an excellent source of protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and if you’re eating fish, you’re not eating steak. This is one of my favorite…
Pan-Seared Cod with Red Pepper Glaze
Cod is a wonderful, thick, mild white fish that can be paired with just about any sauce and any flavor combination. It’s a great choice for even the most fish-suspicious eater. For quick and easy meals, fast food does not have to mean chicken nuggets and French fries. Cooking with fish has dinner on the…
Pasta with Fresh Fennel and Sardines
You saw the word “sardines” and skipped right over this recipe. Come back! If you like salmon and eat tuna fish, you’ll like this recipe. It’s not too fishy, I promise! I admit, I’m not a fan of strong fish either but I’ve been trying to find ways to boost my omega-3 fatty acid intake…
Sushi Bake
This is sushi in a 9×13 inch baking dish! It’s so easy and it if your sushi lovers, it will become your families new favorite any night meal. Make some rice (ideally sushi rice but any short grain rice will do), add some seasonings, mix up some salmon, tuna or crab filling and bake for…
Chickpea Noodle Soup
This is an intensely flavorful vegan alternative to chicken soup. The combination of miso, nutritional yeast and ginger builds a fragrant broth and the chickpeas add texture as both a crunchy garnish and creamy soup component. If you’re watching your sodium intake, be careful of the type of noodles you buy. The original recipe called…
5-Ingredient Fish and Fennel Stew
Satisfying meals don’t have to include countless ingredients. A couple of pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients combine to create a 5-ingredient masterpiece. Jarred tomato sauce gives the fish stew a robust flavor and the fennel bulb works as both a fresh component in the dish as well as a garnish on top. This…