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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

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 Polenta Squares with Toppers – Red Pepper Flakes

Spicy Tuesday Polenta Squares with Toppers – Red Pepper Flakes

Don’t you just love an appetizer that comes together in a jif, looks impressive, and tastes great? We do too! Inspired by Shayna’s trip to Italy, here’s an easy and healthy take on a traditional Italian dish, polenta. We’ve spiced it up with a little red pepper flake...

Friday Four 092818: Easy Personal Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes

Friday Four 092818: Easy Personal Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes 4 Large Eggs Divided 4 TB Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, or All Purpose Flour 8 OZ Light or Neufchatel Cream Cheese, Softened 1 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 3/4 Cup (1⁄2 of a (15 OZ) Can of Pure Pumpkin) 1 Tsp Vanilla 1⁄2 Cup...

Friday Four 092118: Roasted Radish Toasts

Friday Four 092118: Roasted Radish Toasts

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Radish Toasts 4 to 8 Slices Rustic Whole Wheat Bread 1 TB and 1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 Bunch Radishes, halved or quartered 2-3 Oz Goat Cheese, Softened 2 TB Chopped Parsley...

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 – Collard Green Pesto – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Collard Green Pesto – Basil

Who says basil has to be the only leafy ingredient in pesto? Not us! Recently we presented a class on “Eating for Energy” and highlighted the leafy greens that packed the most powerful punch. This green that is sometimes hard to love because of its strong flavor can...

Friday Four – Sticky Sriracha Shrimp Fajitas – 090718

Friday Four – Sticky Sriracha Shrimp Fajitas – 090718

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sticky Sriracha Shrimp Fajitas 2 LBs Shrimp, Grilled with Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper Sticky Glaze 1 Fresh Jalapeño (Red or Green), Stemmed and Seeded 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Tsp Turmeric 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes...

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 – Crab Stuffed Tomatoes – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Crab Stuffed Tomatoes – Basil

Ripe, red tomatoes stuffed full with briny crab, lemon and basil? Yup, we love easy and delicious appetizers like this. This quick recipe fills up lots of small tomatoes – or for a yummy dinner on a hot night, OR dress some baby greens with a little lemon juice and...

Friday Four 082418: Summer Peach Crisp

Friday Four 082418: Summer Peach Crisp

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Peach Crisp 4 TB Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar plus 2 TB, divided 1 ¼ Cup Whole Wheat Flour, divided ½ Cup Finely Chopped Nuts (your choice), toasted 2 - 3 LB Ripe Peaches, peeled if thick skinned, cut into slices 1 Large Lime, zested...

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...