So Thanksgiving is a distant memory and you may be afraid to step on the scales. Shelley Redmond, of the blog Skinny Louisiana, tells us that even though you may have been told to push away the bread, she says now it’s time to put the bread back on the table. You can make the […]
This week we are featuring a recipe by Karyl of Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. Honestly, you can’t even look at the picture of this delicious chicken pot pie without your mouth watering! Please visit Karyl for more, Yes, I said it again, mouth-watering recipes, restaurant reviews and more! Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Prep Time 35 mins […]
Being of Greek ancestry I have been around Greek food all my life. My favorite dish has always been Greek Moussaka. Moussaka is a savory cinnamon (secret ingredient) spiced eggplant dish. The common recipe is rather complicated with several steps and plenty of layering. With this Moussaka recipe, however, you just toss the ingredients in a […]
Did you know that you could make your own restaurant-style baked tortilla chips quickly and easily? Well, this week we are featuring guest blogger Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade with her recipe for baked tortilla chips. When you feel like snacking why not make a better for you version of your favorite snack? Be […]
This week we are featuring another delicious recipe from one of our favorite guest bloggers, Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. This Tuna tetrazzini is just so amazing and yummy! Karyl tells us that she always make’s extra because her tuna tetrazzini is even better as a leftover! Visit Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade and learn more about […]
It is almost the time of year when the best berries are available. These delicious heart-healthy berry oatmeal muffins are great for breakfast or any time of the day or night. They have just the right amount of sweetness and texture. You won’t believe they are healthy. You and the whole family will love these […]
This week we are featuring a recipe from one of our favorite bloggers. Reesa from Mommalew.com shares her recipe for these tasty Ham and Cheese Roll-ups. Be sure to hop on over to Reesa’s blog and check out her other awesome recipes! Ham and Cheese Roll-ups Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings […]
If you’ve made a resolution to start eating healthier this year you are in luck. This open-faced skinny tuna melt is delicious as well as healthy! Guest blogger Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade shares her recipe for this yummy open-faced skinny tuna melt. Be sure and visit Karyl and learn how she creates all her […]
This week we are featuring a recipe by blogger and nutritionist Shelly Redmond. This skinny chicken tomato soup will keep you warm as toast on cold winter days. And the best part is that the skinny chicken tomato soup is easy to make in the slow cooker! It’s pantry friendly and freezer friendly too! Check […]
Chicken and dumplings is a meal that brings back memories of childhood. And it is easier than you may think to make! When it’s cold outside chicken and dumplings warms you up like no other meal. This meal is very budget friendly and can feed 4-6 people. Every time I fix it, I get tons […]
The weather is getting crisp. And we are all craving comfort food. You cannot get more comfort than warm, cheesy and oh so yummy Mac and Cheese. This delicious recipe from Karyl and Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade is so much better than the Mac and cheese from a box. And it’s easy too! Be sure and […]
This week, the featured recipe for Skinny sloppy Joe sliders is by guest blogger, Shelley Redmond, the queen of healthy Cajun cuisine. Check out Shelley’s blog at Skinny Louisiana for more delicious, healthy, Cajun inspired recipes and so much more. Stop by Bowdabra blog each week for new recipes, crafts, and DIY videos. Skinny sloppy […]
I love cooking, but sometimes, like most people, I’m short on time. So instead of heading for a carry out for dinner, I enjoy this quick and easy one-pan dinner of Chicken and Orzo. I put all the ingredients together in one pan so the clean up is a breeze. And bonus! The Chicken and […]
This week we are featuring a recipe from one of our favorite guest bloggers, Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. Karyl gives us a little history about how she created her delicious garlic peppercorn pork chops. Be sure to visit Karyl at her blog for more of her tasty recipes, restaurant reviews, and so much more. […]
Who doesn’t love chicken wings? And these baked spicy honey chicken wings by guest blogger Karyl of Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade will be a hit at your house tonight! These wings are better for you because they are baked not fried. Make these delicious spicy honey chicken wings for appetizers or even as a main course. […]
This week we are featuring a recipe by guest blogger Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. Just look at the photo and tell me your mouth isn’t watering! These garlic lemon butter scallops are so sinfully delicious that you won’t be able help yourself. I’ve had scallops in the past and sometimes they can be bland. […]
If you need a quick dessert for a summer party or get together try these perfect party size quick and easy mini cheesecakes. Honestly they are so delicious and are just the right size for a snack anytime. Change up the toppings on your mini cheesecakes to taste. The fun part is that you can […]
For Dinner easy this week we are featuring an open faced blackened salmon sandwich by guest blogger Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. It’s an easy and delicious way to eat heart healthy. Visit Karyl at her blog to read more about how she created this recipe. You will find lots of delicious recipes, restaurant reviews, and […]
These grilled spring garden vegetables are sure to be a hit with your diners—and you, too, because they are so easy!! Ingredients for Grilled Spring Garden Vegetables Baby red and yellow peppers Small onions Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Arugula leaves 2 to 3 chive blossoms Chive stems Balsamic reduction (recipe below) Instructions Start the balsamic […]
Tonight why not make dinner extra easy with the best roasted chicken and vegetables! It couldn’t be easier to marinate the chicken while you chop up your favorite veggies. Season the veggies and then put them all in a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes. That’s all there is to it. […]
This week, we are featuring a super-healthy green goddess potato salad with the combination of avocado, spinach, kale, and scallions! So delicious and good for you too! Our guest blogger Dr. Janet Brill brings us this greener, creamier potato salad just in time for those spring picnics and parties. Be sure and visit Dr. Janet’s […]
This week we bring you a quick and easy recipe for pork stir-fry with rice noodles from guest blogger, Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade. Karyl tells us this pork stir-fry with rice noodles is light and flavorful and since the pork is marinated it is moist and so delicious! Be sure and visit Karyl’s blog […]
This week we are featuring a recipe from Dr. Janet brill for heart healthy cocoa heart munch with popcorn. If your looking for a gift from the heart, fill a pretty jar with the delicious cocoa heart munch and add a beautiful Bowdabra bow. Cocoa heart munch is delicious as well as low in cholesterol […]
I have to admit that one of my favorite Chinese dishes is Kung Pao Chicken. The one at my local Chinese take-out is delicious but doesn’t have the veggies I love. This Kung Pao Chicken recipe from guest blogger Karyl at Karyls Kulinary Krusade has all the taste and even more yummy veggies! This Kung […]
This week guest blogger Dr. Janet Brill brings you a fantastic recipe for homemade cranberry relish! Cranberries are a superfood packed with nutrients and antioxidants and so many more healthy benefits. And it’s so easy to make your own homemade cranberry relish. As an added benefit it is not only more delicious than store […]
This week the recipe for Dinner easy is a delicious baked General Tso’s chicken. The following recipe is by guest blogger Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Crusade. Check out Karyl’s post and read about her recipe revisions and process to make this delicious, nutritious and healthier baked General Tso’s chicken dish. Be sure and visit Karyl […]
When you wonder what’s for dinner tonight, think soup. And this healthy lentil soup from guest blogger Dr. Janet Brill is comforting, warm and just right for those chilly autumn nights. Dr. Janet says that soup is super filling, nutritious and proven to help control weight. So what’s not to like. So tonight, enjoy a […]
Today’s guest blogger Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade brings you a wonderful, healthy and delicious kale, chickpeas and chicken recipe. Every time Karyl makes this Kale, chickpeas and chicken recipe she wonders why she doesn’t think about making it more often because it is so good. I think we all do that from time to […]
This week we are featuring a scrumptious sausage sweet potato hash with vegetables recipe from guest blogger Karyl at Karylskulinarykrusade. These days everyone is into healthy and clean eating. It’s hearty, filling, and healthy and best of all, delicious. In other words, you can’t ask for more in any recipe. While you might not think […]
Try this week’s Dinner easy Artisan chicken sandwich from Momma Lew. This recipe is summer ready because who wants to cook when the temperatures soar? We know that you will enjoy the Artisan chicken sandwich with Pappadew peppers from guest blogger Momma lew. Dinner couldn’t be easier, so why not make the Artisan chicken sandwich tonight? With […]
If you want a light meal that is filling, healthy, and most of all, delicious then Blackened Salmon BLT Salad is for you! Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade created this tasty dish that your whole family will love. It’s difficult to cook a salmon filet evenly because most pieces aren’t uniform throughout. Karyl solved this problem […]
Did you know you could make a delicious burger without animal protein? Well, it is possible! Go veggie the next time you make burgers. All you need is a mixture of beans, whole grains, and seeds to make the perfect cholesterol-free burger with heart healthy fats, lean protein, and dietary fiber. Zero cholesterol recipe of […]
Looking for a hearty dish that’s full of flavors, easy to make, and delicious? Try this Orecchiette with Kale, Sausage, Garlic and Pine Nuts. The dish is excellent and is absolutely bursting with flavors. It’s so quick to make, and all the flavors work so well together. Try now!!! Ingredients 4 ounces of Orecchiette pasta 2 sausage links, casings […]
Create this yummy version of Tortilla Soup. It is easy, quick to make and so delicious that everyone will surely like it. And it goes really well with an Grilled cheese made with pepper jack cheese. Author: Kate Kelly – My Mommy Brain Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: Mexican Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total […]
Do your kids like shrimp? If they turn up their noses or make faces at other seafood, you might want to give a try to Coconut shrimp recipe. This Outback Copycat Coconut Shrimp Recipe is perfect for an appetizer or dinner! The dinner easy recipe is so simple that your mini chefs would love to […]
Let’s get started with how to make your own Whole30 approved Stuffed Cabbage! This is a great recipe for someone who is living a low-carb diet, a gluten free diet or Paleo diet. First, submerge a cored cabbage in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain your water and let the cabbage cool. Second, make some […]
Creamy White Chicken Chili has been on my list of recipes to make for years. With the new year, I have been trying very hard to stick to a meal plan, so this was one of the first I put on my plan to make. I am so glad I did because it was a […]
These cheesy bacon pizzas on a crisp flatbread crust are great for breakfast, brunch and even cut into smaller pieces for those super bowl parties coming up. It’s so easy you will be amazed. Make some in advance and keep in the fridge up to a week or wrap and keep in the freezer for […]
Don’t you just love cooking in your crock pot? I recently got a casserole crock pot to add to my collection of crock pots. I can never have too many crock pots. Lol! And making crock pot lasagna is easy and oh so delicious! Just assemble the following ingredients: 2 lbs. lean ground beef (hubby […]
Right before the holidays all the stores run sales on spiral hams. Since spiral hams are pre-cooked and all you do is stick it in the oven to heat, I usually pick up one for quick meals during the busy weeks preceding Christmas. Spiral hams are pre-cooked and sliced and are great for Sunday dinners, […]
What is your favorite holiday dessert? Could it be CHOCOLATE? Everyone loves chocolate, and here is a great Heart Healthy chocolate recipe by Dr Janet. This holiday season, indulge in deep dark chocolate dessert that contain superbly nutritious ingredients — heart-healthy foods that can improve your health rather than harm it? Give it to your friends and family, […]
My former mother-in-law, Dot, grew up on a farm in rural Virginia in the 40’s. To hear her tell it, she wanted for nothing. Farms back then were full of hard working country folk. They didn’t need much from stores. They raised or grew just about anything they needed, and sold goods for anything else. […]
Growing up in Virginia I’ve had many a Brunswick stew. From Family reunions to Fairs and festivals there was always a steaming pot simmering. Although I’ve made it for years, I wondered, where did it begin? I decided to research where Brunswick stew actually originated. Yes, Virginia lays claim to it in Brunswick County, but […]
Pumpkin — don’t toss this nutrition gold mine away after having carved your Halloween jack-o’-lantern! The deep orange color is a dead giveaway that this squash cousin is filled with beta-carotene — a powerful antioxidant pro-vitamin that prevents heart disease and reduce cholesterol. Pumpkin pudding is packed with antioxidants and vitamins and is a delicious […]
I admit that I love gumbo. I’m also a big fan of okra, which is why I grew one pretty tall okra plant in my little garden this year. I collected the okra, blanched and froze them just waiting for a cool fall day when I could make some gumbo. I like my gumbo a […]
It’s no secret that I love potatoes. I love them mashed, baked, fried and boiled. When I was a kid I would crush my mini bags of potato chips so I could eat the tiny pieces that way the bag would last longer. I know, I was a weird kid. I kind of steer clear […]
This is the time of the year for bake sales and bazaars and oatmeal cookies are always a big seller. Fall will soon be in full swing, the nights are getting cooler and the days sunny and crisp. One of the best things about fall is the pumpkin spice in almost everything. I make a […]
Dinner easy slow cooker, pork stew with green beans and potatoes is the perfect recipe for those cool autumn nights. School has started or will start shortly in most places. Time is short and there is so much to do with open houses, meeting the teachers, getting the school supplies, and a ton of other […]
You know that you should be eating vegetables every day, but did you know that you should try and get in allium veggies on a regular basis? The allium family of veggies include onions, leeks, chives and garlic. What’s so awesome about allium veggies? Allium vegetables house a unique combination of polyphenols and sulfur-containing nutrients […]
This week at Dinner easy we are focusing on the side dish or better known as the supporting player to a great meal. You can’t have an orchestra without the string section and you can’t have a villain with a minion. The same goes for dinner. What’s a main course without a side dish? I’m […]
They don’t call August dog days for nothing and nothing beats these stuffed cucumber boats for a light lunch or supper on those hot summer days. Now my thumb is usually any color but green but it seems that this year the color green really loves me. The cucumber seeds I planted are producing […]
My husband’s favorite dish is Eggplant Parmesan. Usually I make it for his birthday dinner but this year I’ve been having pretty good luck in my little garden and I’ve grown some eggplants! Now I don’t have a lot of free time with working, blogging and more but I do like to fix a good […]
Welcome to Bowdabra Saturday Crafty Showcase Linky Party! Share your projects on your blog with us! We love getting inspired by you each week. We hope that you get inspired by the others who share here, too! Each week we will pick our Feature Friday Favorite Five, which we will post in our weekly Feature […]
You know when I’m in a hurry on the way home from work; I stop at the local Chinese carryout restaurant and pick up some Sesame chicken for dinner. The one by my house is pretty darned good but their prices have been rising of late. The problem with Chinese restaurant Sesame chicken is that […]
Welcome to Bowdabra Saturday Crafty Showcase Linky Party! Share your projects on your blog with us! We love getting inspired by you each week. We hope that you get inspired by the others who share here, too! Each week we will pick our Feature Friday Favorite Five, which we will post in our weekly Feature […]
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to follow the American Heart Association’s recommendation to eat fish 2x/wk to increase your intake of lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids? It’s not too late to follow up on this super healthy goal with a great heart-healthy fish preparation. How about using the natural flexibility of […]
Are you looking for a quick, easy recipe for chicken fingers? And why fry when you can oven fry? It’s so easy and in 30 minutes you will have a delicious plate of crispy chicken fingers. Chicken tenders are inexpensive and often on sale so they are thrifty as well as yummy! Make this recipe […]
Did you know you could make a delicious veggie burger without animal protein? Well, it is possible! Go veggie the next time you make burgers. All you need is a mixture of beans, whole grains, and seeds to make the perfect cholesterol-free burger with heart healthy fats, lean protein, and dietary fiber. Start by creating […]
Peaches are in season right now and they are juicy and delicious. This peaches and cream pie is so delicious that my husband kept asking me how many calories was he consuming. Well, I don’t really know the exact calorie count, but I can tell you that it isn’t a diet food. Then again […]
Spring has sprung veggie pizzas! Top your pizza with a salad and avoid adding the processed meats with high cholesterol and sodium contents. How to decorate your pizza dough: 1. Start with a sauce: low sodium tomato/pizza sauce OR homemade heart healthy pesto sauce. 2. Vegetables: Dark leafy greens- spinach, arugula, chopped basil Tomatoes, olives, […]
Dinner is easy when you have a side dish that does double duty like this recipe for skillet potatoes and green beans. It’s two side dishes in one. It’s pairs nicely with London broil or baked chicken. It’s complete in just one skillet and serves four. Add a salad and you have a complete dinner–easy! […]
Summer is officially here, which means it is finally watermelon season! Watermelon is the perfect super low calorie refreshing treat that always seems to quench our thirst on hot summer days, especially July 4th weekend just around the corner! Enjoy a serving of fruit (1 cup of watermelon) to replace those post dinner high calorie […]
During a trip to N. C., I tasted my first N.C. pork Barbeque sandwich. Now this vinegary type pork Barbecue recipe isn’t for everyone but for this Virginia gal it was heaven. No syrupy red sloppy sauce, just sweet, spicy and tangy. And they even had more of the vinegar liquid on the table […]
I don’t like to claim that I am famous for any particular dish but I must say that every time I make my “almost famous” cranberry walnut chicken salad people always ask for the recipe. This chicken salad is a pretty simple recipe to make and doesn’t have a lot of ingredients. I use chicken […]
Moist, delicious meat loaf is a comfort food staple. I’ve been making this meat loaf recipe for years. Although leftover meat loaf makes a yummy sandwich, I’ve rarely been lucky enough to have any leftovers! When you have a bad day at work what is better for making you leave all your stress at the […]
When you’re tired of the same old potato or macaroni salad and want something a bit different, just wait till you try this recipe for Green pea salad with bacon. The smoky bacon flavor accentuates the sweetness of the peas and the best part it that there is no cooking involved. I like to fix […]
This week Dinner easy at Make it easy crafts and Bowdabra blog are featuring a printable recipe card for a quick and easy pasta salad. Easter is right around the corner and the weather is getting better and better. Days are sunnier and pretty soon we will all be saying, “lets go outside and […]
E Welcome back for another dinner easy and this time we are featuring 5 best recipes for Easter celebrations. What is dinner without an awesome appetizer? Serve these yummy Ham and cheese pinwheels for a wonderfully appetizing starter while waiting for the main event. Visit Karly at Buns in my oven for the full recipe. They […]
Nothing can beat the chill during winters like a piping hot bowl of delicious soup. It is the ultimate comfort food during the freezing winter months. Winter soups don’t have to be loaded with saturated fat to be rich and creamy. You can thicken soups with healthy non-fat and vegetarian options. This week, we feature […]
Welcome back again for Dinner easy recipe roundup #3. On St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish and what better way to celebrate than with a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner? This week we are featuring an easy crockpot recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Visit Michelle from The Gracious wife for the […]
