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I made some mini organic ground chicken meatloaves recently and the nice thing about this was that I froze for later and used the other during the week. I made a meatloaf sandwich and heated some up one day. The organic chicken made a lighter meatloaf compared to using ground beef. This cooks up in 30 minutes. I thought about cooking it on the barbecue since it has been so hot here but I have never done that so opted to the oven....

Ground Chicken Meatloaf I made some mini organic ground chicken meatloaves recently and the nice thing about this was that I froze for later and used the other during the week. I made a meatloaf sandwich and heated some u…

One of my favorite marinades for chicken breast is lemon. The lemon keeps the chicken juicy and tender. I squeeze 1 to 2 lemons season and then place them in the fridge for about 4 hours or overnight. I rotate every hour or so to ensure the chicken is getting nice and marinated. After marinating the chicken, I added some veggies and a big scoop of Greek yogurt....

Barbecue chicken breast with veggies One of my favorite marinades for chicken breast is lemon. The lemon keeps the chicken juicy and tender. I squeeze 1 to 2 lemons season and then place them in the fridge for about 4 hours or overnig…

I started this blog a few years ago to show you how easy it is to cook healthy meals that are quick and easy and fun to make instead of just grabbing a bag of chips or a chunk of cheese like I used to do. So I have some red potatoes, bell peppers, onions, a zucchini, and chicken sausage. I cut these up, skewered them, and barbecued them....

Chicken Sausage Skewers I started this blog a few years ago to show you how easy it is to cook healthy meals that are quick and easy and fun to make instead of just grabbing a bag of chips or a chunk of cheese like I used…

I have made a dish using Trader Joe's Thai noodles before, but since I had more in the package, I added other ingredients to make another Thai noodle dish. The fun thing about making this dish is that you keep chopping, adding, and cooking all together, which turns out amazing. I like using dry-roasted peanuts because they are tasty and they don't have as much sodium or fat....

Thai Noodles with Organic Chicken I have made a dish using Trader Joe’s Thai noodles before, but since I had more in the package, I added other ingredients to make another Thai noodle dish. The fun thing about making this dis…

I found this recipe in Smith's magazine, and it looked easy and delicious. The recipe is for four, so I will just quarter it and make it for one because cooking for one can be fun. This recipe is great for camping but also good to make at home. The one serving was big so I made two meals out of it....

Shrimp Boil on the Barbie I found this recipe in Smith’s magazine, and it looked easy and delicious. The recipe is for four, so I will just quarter it and make it for one because cooking for one can be fun. This recip…

It is barbecue season and I love to barbecue. I had a package of organic chicken thighs and grilled them and added some honey barbecue sauce at the end. I used a barbecue mat that I got at Bed Bath and Beyond, which I thought I would try. It does work but it is a messy cleanup. Personally, I think that just grilling and cleaning the grill is easier than using this mat....

Honey Barbecue Organic Chicken Thighs It is barbecue season and I love to barbecue. I had a package of organic chicken thighs and grilled them and added some honey barbecue sauce at the end. I used a barbecue mat that I got at Bed Bath…

Summer barbecue season is here. I cleaned up the barbie and ready to grill. Grilling salmon is quick and easy. I also had some pico de Gallo in the fridge and a mango so I mixed the two to make a fast and easy salsa. I also made some pesto rice to go along with the salmon. Cooking for one can be fun....

Salmon with mango salsa Summer barbecue season is here. I cleaned up the barbie and ready to grill. Grilling salmon is quick and easy. I also had some pico de Gallo in the fridge and a mango so I mixed the two to make a f…

This is perfect for those busy days or when you want to make something quick and easy. Boiling a chicken breast and then shredding it can be used for many fun dishes. You can make these tacos, or a salad, or add some mayo and pickle relish for a delish sandwich. Shredded chicken is nice to have for a quick easy meal....

Chicken Tacos This is perfect for those busy days or when you want to make something quick and easy. Boiling a chicken breast and then shredding it can be used for many fun dishes. You can make these tacos, or a…

This dish turned out to be one of my favorites. The flavors were so replica of the old-fashioned pork and beans that I had as a child. However, the pork wasn't as fatty as you get from a can. I know I don't measure things exactly, but sometimes as you look at a dish you just pour and feel it, and once you feel it, it'll be perfect....

Pork and Beans This dish turned out to be one of my favorites. The flavors were so replica of the old-fashioned pork and beans that I had as a child. However, the pork wasn’t as fatty as you get from a can.…

Trader Joe's has so many great food products. It is fun to look for something new and figure out what can be made out of this dish. I bought a box of organic couscous and went on Pinterest to find some ideas of making couscous. I found this one that made a lemon couscous and I tweaked it a little and added chicken tenders to make it simple and delicious....

Lemon couscous with chicken tenders Trader Joe’s has so many great food products. It is fun to look for something new and figure out what can be made out of this dish. I bought a box of organic couscous and went on Pinterest to…

At Trader Joe's they have this box of Thai noodles. They are plain, like pasta, in three individual packages and it is one serving each. For me, it was a bit too much so I got two meals out of it. I found some sauce ideas and added shrimp and an egg to make it like a pad Thai dish. It really turned out delicious....

Thai noodles with shrimp At Trader Joe’s they have this box of Thai noodles. They are plain, like pasta, in three individual packages and it is one serving each. For me, it was a bit too much so I got two meals out o…

I like being creative with leftovers. I had about 1/4 pound of organic ground beef and came up with making a pasta dish out of this with leftover bruschetta. Even if you don't have these items just lying around, you can buy them and make this easy pasta dish. It takes less than 20 minutes to make. Cooking for one can be fun....

Bruschetta Pasta I like being creative with leftovers. I had about 1/4 pound of organic ground beef and came up with making a pasta dish out of this with leftover bruschetta. Even if you don’t have these item…

Here is a perfect way to cook a chicken breast that is juicy and tender and delicious. I cooked two organic chicken breasts, or one package so that way I could make a sandwich or salad later on in the week. It was ready to go. Cooking for one can be fun. INGREDIENTS: one package of organic chicken breast, lemon, pesto sauce, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper....

Pesto Chicken Here is a perfect way to cook a chicken breast that is juicy and tender and delicious. I cooked two organic chicken breasts, or one package so that way I could make a sandwich or salad later on in …

I have this package of organic cauliflower rice that is a quick and easy side dish to add to any meal. All you do is microwave it and you have a side dish. It is low in sodium and has no preservatives so it is really easy and healthy to keep on hand. This time though, I thought it would be fun to make tater tots with them so I looked on Pinterest for ideas and took a few and modified it to make it my own....

Cauliflower Rice Tater Tots I have this package of organic cauliflower rice that is a quick and easy side dish to add to any meal. All you do is microwave it and you have a side dish. It is low in sodium and has no preservati…

I bought some organic ground beef at Costco and was trying to come up with something different to do with ground beef. So, I have some keto street taco shells that I really like. They are only 25 calories and 0 carbs. I made egg cups with them in the past and thought why not do something like that again but make mini tacos....

Mini Taco Cups I bought some organic ground beef at Costco and was trying to come up with something different to do with ground beef. So, I have some keto street taco shells that I really like. They are only 25 c…

I like to use the less-fat Philadelphia cream cheese. Sometimes I use it on my toast in the mornings with tomatoes. The other morning I noticed the recipe for mini ginger cheesecakes and they looked easy and delicious. They are easy to make and they are perfect for cooking for one; which can be fun. I substituted some homemade jam that I get from my good friend Betty, instead of using the lemon curd that is on the recipe....

Mini Ginger Cheesecakes I like to use the less-fat Philadelphia cream cheese. Sometimes I use it on my toast in the mornings with tomatoes. The other morning I noticed the recipe for mini ginger cheesecakes and they looke…

This is a simple quick meal that you can put together in less than 15 minutes. Now that is what I call fast food. You can add veggies to this if you have some on hand. For example, frozen peas or broccoli would be good, or even peppers. When I buy gnocchi I divide the package into individual servings and freeze them....

Shrimp with gnocchi in a pesto sauce This is a simple quick meal that you can put together in less than 15 minutes. Now that is what I call fast food. You can add veggies to this if you have some on hand. For example, frozen peas or b…

Recently, I bought a can of Pillsbury Grand Biscuits and noticed it was almost to expire. I thought I would make my version of a chicken pot pie using the biscuits as a topping. This was an experiment. This made 4 ramekins. For two of the ramekins, I pulled the biscuits apart and put half on the bottom and the other half on top....

Chicken Pot Pie Recently, I bought a can of Pillsbury Grand Biscuits and noticed it was almost to expire. I thought I would make my version of a chicken pot pie using the biscuits as a topping. This was an experim…

My best friend, Debbie, who passed away a few years ago, gave me this recipe for tarragon chicken salad. I miss her and wish she was here to share this salad with me again; however, I get to share this with all of you. This salad is simple and delicious. Cooking for one can be fun. INGREDIENTS: 1 organic chicken breast, 10-15 red grapes, candied walnuts or pecans, 1 lemon, tarragon, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 heaping teaspoon light sour cream....

Tarragon Chicken Salad My best friend, Debbie, who passed away a few years ago, gave me this recipe for tarragon chicken salad. I miss her and wish she was here to share this salad with me again; however, I get to share …

Usually, I cook for one because it is fun; however, I need to cook something for my beautiful granddaughter that she will eat. She can be a picky teenager so I had some chicken, broccoli, and rice, all the things she loves, and will mix it all together and make a casserole. Some cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese helped a lot too....

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Usually, I cook for one because it is fun; however, I need to cook something for my beautiful granddaughter that she will eat. She can be a picky teenager so I had some chicken, broccoli, and rice,…

I know not everyone is local to be able to participate and enjoy all the local businesses in my area, however, soup week was Jan 21-28 supporting Step 2 which helps women with addictions do the next step in recovery and help them get on their feet. Nine local participating restaurants gave you a free cup of soup and supported the non-profit Step-2....

Spicy Black Bean Chicken Soup I know not everyone is local to be able to participate and enjoy all the local businesses in my area, however, soup week was Jan 21-28 supporting Step 2 which helps women with addictions do the nex…

Last day of soup week. Stopped by . It’s a great place to enjoy glass of wine and they have a great charcuterie boards. The soup was a corn chowder. Looks amazing.

Went to today. I forgot to take a picture of the outside, so I borrowed one of theirs on Facebook. I was the lucky girl that got the last cup of soup. It was a broccoli soup and it was really delicious. It was a lot like an asparagus soup. I added 1/2 a roast beef sandwich which was amazing! I couldn’t wait and dug right in! 😋 They have the cutest kitchen store in there and one of these days I’ll have to take one of their cooking classes.

Today I went to They said they open at three but they don’t serve food till four. But we had these amazing bloody Mary’s. And the chef let me take a soup to go. It’s a cute place to hang out at. The soup today was a ham and bean soup. So since I was downtown, I stopped at and grabbed a chicken gumbo soup to go. They have an amazing assortment of cheeses and it’s a really cute shop.

Today’s soup restaurant was I had their tomato bisque and a half a tuna sandwich. The tomato bisque was really good. It was a nice late lunch with my friends. We all enjoyed our lunch today with a glass of Chardonnay.

Today I stopped by restaurant. They had a spicy carrot soup. It was delicious, but spicy. So I ordered a cheese quesadilla to cool off my tongue.😅

First stop on soup week was at Grafted. This is a local whiskey wine restaurant at the villages at Rancharrah. It’s a great restaurant. Really nice ambience. And the food is wonderful. The soup for the day was a sausage kale soup in a beef broth. So delicious. I also ordered the bread with burrata. That was perfect with the soup and fun to share with my friends.

This week I won’t be posting a video. Because I’m supporting soup week. so every day I will be going out to a different restaurant for my soup with friends and supporting the local businesses. So I hope you enjoy the journey with me this week

Making a one-sheet pan meal is quick and easy and cleanup is a breeze. I used organic chicken thighs and red potatoes. I squeezed in two lemons and added olives and feta cheese. The lemons along with the olives and cheese gave this dish a wonderful tart, salty flavor. The chicken turned out so tender you didn't need a knife, it just fell apart....

Greek Chicken and Potatoes Making a one-sheet pan meal is quick and easy and cleanup is a breeze. I used organic chicken thighs and red potatoes. I squeezed in two lemons and added olives and feta cheese. The lemons along wi…

This past Christmas it was my turn to bring the green bean casserole for our Christmas dinner. There was about half a pan left and no one wanted any because most of the family were leaving town. At first, I put it in the freezer then I realized it is made with cream of mushroom soup, so why not add some milk and chicken broth and make it into a soup....

Green Bean Casserole Soup This past Christmas it was my turn to bring the green bean casserole for our Christmas dinner. There was about half a pan left and no one wanted any because most of the family were leaving town. At…