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YES! You Can Fry Your Turkey This Year – ATL & CO – November 15th

YES! You Can Fry Your Turkey This Year – ATL & CO – November 15th

At this time of year, I’m always asked the best way to cook up the main attraction at the Thanksgiving table. People automatically think that frying is off limits for healthy eating.   Frying CORRECTLY in Peanut Oil and Brining makes your Turkey Taste Great AND Be...

Spicy Tuesday – We Need SOUP, You? Roasted Veggie Soup – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – We Need SOUP, You? Roasted Veggie Soup – Basil

Here in Georgia, November is cold, wet and chilly! We’re ready for hearty, warm, filling veggies – like the ones in this easy recipe. Soup is always welcomed in our cooking classes AND at home. Especially one like this that is so power-packed with veggies, we are...

Friday Four 102618: Fall Veggie Chili for Chilly Weekends

Friday Four 102618: Fall Veggie Chili for Chilly Weekends

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Fall Veggie Chili 2 TB Avocado or Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper Seeds and Chopped 3 Grated Garlic Cloves 2 (15 OZ) Cans Black Beans 4 Cups Chopped (about ½”) Sweet Potatoes, roasted at 425F for about 30 minutes...

Spicy Tuesday – Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup – Fennel

Spicy Tuesday – Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup – Fennel

This is one of our soups favorites because it highlights a powerfood—KALE! I also tastes so good that the whole family will love it on cool fall evenings. Kale is a cancer fighting power food because of all the phytochemicals within it. 45 different types of plant...

Friday Four 100518: Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup

Friday Four 100518: Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, chopped 2 Cups Shredded Carrots or Parsnips 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika ½ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 2 Grated...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Red Rice – Oregano

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Red Rice – Oregano

We are still getting big beautiful beefsteak tomatoes here in Georgia. We can't resist passing on this gorgeous and easy side. Funny to say – but true – if you can boil rice you can make this flavorful, colorful and delicious side dish, inspired by bright cuisines of...

Friday Four 091418: Indian Summer Pasta Salad

Friday Four 091418: Indian Summer Pasta Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Indian Summer Pasta Salad 2 LB Zucchini or Yellow Squash, in 1/2” Slices 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes – about a pint 1 Large Red Onion cut in 8 pieces 1 Tsp Sea Salt 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 Garlic Cloves, Grated...

Drink Wine and Get Organized – Saving Recipes and Creating Salads!

Drink Wine and Get Organized – Saving Recipes and Creating Salads!

https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/vb.1314856554/10217345382449275/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab Neatsmart's Carrie and I had big fun with recipes this week on Drink Wine and Get Organized. Carrie showed how to organize your recipes in a well...

Spicy Tuesday – Not Your Average Greek Salad – Oregano

Spicy Tuesday – Not Your Average Greek Salad – Oregano

This salad makes us happy because we are  serving up a familiar dish in a different and unique way. Your eaters will never suspect that you are sharing not only crisp and crunchy fresh veggies, but a secret ingredient, rich with omega-3 fatty acids, a crucial fat...

Friday Four 083118: Cheesy Grilled Corn and Chile Casserole

Friday Four 083118: Cheesy Grilled Corn and Chile Casserole

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Corn and  Chile Casserole  3 Cups Grilled Corn, (about 2 -3 ears of shucked corn) 3 Roasted Poblano or Hatch Chiles, chopped 2 Cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided ¼ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese ¼ Cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise ¼ Cup...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Sheet Pan Ratatouille – Chives

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Sheet Pan Ratatouille – Chives

With the kiddos back in school and our lives transitioning to the busy days of fall, we all need an easy way to eat our veggies AND enjoy them. We highlighted this recipe this week at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center during our cooking demo. It was...

Happy National Peach Month on ATL & CO

Happy National Peach Month on ATL & CO

  August is National Peach Month and Christine and I whipped up two peach dishes that highlight their sweet and savory sides – and pair them with a wine that can smell and taste like peaches, too!  Missed the...

Friday Four 081718 – Crunchy Kale Coleslaw

Friday Four 081718 – Crunchy Kale Coleslaw

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Kale Coleslaw The Salad 15-20 Kale Leaves, (about one small bunch – de-stemmed) 1 Tsp Sea Salt 2 - 3 Cups Halved or Quartered Grape Tomatoes   1/2 Head of Napa Cabbage, Shredded 3 Carrots, Grated Toasted Sesame Seeds for Garnish The...