In this healthy version of the classic appetizer, we are using frozen spinach and frozen artichokes.  Unless you harvest the spinach right out of your garden, frozen is a good way to go because spinach rapidly looses nutrients after it has been harvested.  Frozen spinach is harvested and frozen right away, locking in the nutrients. [...]

Monster Meatloaf Recipe This recipe makes 2 loafs, perfect for a large party or to freeze for a no fuss dinner. Each loaf serves 4-5 people.   Quick tip: Use a food processor to mince onion, garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 cup yellow onion, grated 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups sun dried tomatoes, [...]

Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Fall Apples and Maple Bacon Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 4 strips maple bacon 1 pound pork tenderloin sprinkle of salt and pepper 1/4 cup  blue cheese crumbled 1/2 teaspoon sage, dried or fresh 3, 1/4 in thick slices cut in half, granny smith or honey crisp apple, cut remaining apple into  [...]

Roasted Beet Salad Tossed with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Serves 6 Ingredients 3 large beets or 6 small beets (3 1/2 cups) 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (use 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoons pine nuts salt and [...]

Goat Cheese and Bartlett Pear Crostini with Honey and Walnuts Makes 12 Ingredients 12, 1/2inch slices of a baguette 1 Tablespoon olive oil 12,  1/2 inch slices of goat cheese 1 Bartlett pear, 12 , 1/4inch slices 2 Tablespoons honey 12 walnut halves Directions Turn your oven on [...]

This Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is easy to make before work and keep it cooking in your slow cooker, so its ready for you when you get home.   I love serving this soup after a day of skiing, with some toasted garlic bread. Linda’s Chicken Taco Soup Recipe Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 pounds  chicken (about 3 [...]