Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf has such a bad reputation. You tell the family you’re making meatloaf for dinner and the reaction is often groans of dismay. Now is the time to put a stop to this impression. This turkey meatloaf is really good.

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Caprese Skewered Salad

I love caprese salad. It is a simple salad made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil. I like this salad because it is filling, flavorful and light for those hot summer days.

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Nutella Peanut Butter Chunk Ice Cream

What is better on a hot day than homemade ice cream? I can’t think of anything. You don’t have an ice cream maker? Never fear! To make this ice cream recipe you don’t need an ice cream maker, rock salt or endless amounts of ice.

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Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Quiche is a savory egg dish often served at brunch. Usually, quiche is custard made with various combinations of cheese, meat and vegetables in a pastry crust. This broccoli cheddar quiche significantly cuts down your prep time by omitting the crust.

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Salt Steak Tip

If you didn’t already know, May is National Beef Month. I love any excuse to eat beef. Steak, burgers, roast, anything beef is good in my book. Recently, a friend told me a tip to really tenderize steak before grilling. It will work on any cut of steak that you normally grill.

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Huevos Rancheros

I usually don’t rank recipes, but this is definitely in my top ten best brunch dishes. I can’t wait to make it for guests. This recipe is a little higher on the calorie side, but you could use scrambled egg whites and forgo the bacon.

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Grilled Southwest Steaks with Spicy Corn Salsa

With the onset of warm temperatures, be aware of the spread of a potentially contagious condition often referred to as “Grilling Fever.” Beef consumers everywhere are suffering from the spring/summer passion that is forcing them to break out their grills.

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Blue Cheese Burgers

This week I decided to fire up the grill and make some burgers. I wanted something more gourmet than a regular cheeseburger. I settled on this recipe for Blue Cheese Burgers. There’s blue cheese right in the patty! You can use feta, cheddar, or another favorite cheese if you don’t like blue cheese.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Check with your local strawberry growers for availability and don’t miss out on this record crop. After you get your berries, try this recipe for strawberry spinach salad. The salad is tangy, sweet and full of texture.

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Soy Succotash

This recipe for Soy Succotash is a super easy and healthy side dish. You could also use it as a main dish. I divided this recipe by four and made it for my lunch this week. It left me full and ready to tackle the last half of my day. April is National Soy Foods Month, the perfect occasion to try this Soy Succotash recipe.

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