Sesame Glazed Salmon

If you’re not regularly eating fish and seafood, a healthy goal for 2021 would be to eat at least 8-12 ounces of seafood per week (2-3 meals). To help you with this goal, here’s an easy weeknight addition to your weekly menu. I came across this recipe in the December 2020 edition of EatingWell magazine…

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

When I can assemble a few simple ingredients, cook them on one sheet pan and not have to clean the pan, that’s my kind of dinner.  The only thing you have to remember is to marinate the chicken for at least an hour ahead. I assembled this in the morning and it was ready to…

Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger

Cold rain is falling so it’s time to make soup. This fast and easy, ginger spiced soup is warm and comforting. Combining carrots and citrus with fragrant ginger, onions and garlic keeps the sodium content low without sacrificing flavor. The beautiful color comes from beta-carotene rich carrots, vitamin C from orange juice and gingerol from…

Friday Night Nachos

Here’s an idea for a quick, end of the week meal. Leftovers in the fridge come together to create a “better for you than ordering out” nacho dinner. I used leftover roasted chicken, half a can of whole tomatoes, a package of mushrooms, black beans, chili spices and frozen edamame. Served it with whole grain…