May, 2010

Black-eyed peas grab some heat and spice from jalapeno peppers and cumin in this flavorful slow cooker preparation that also includes diced ham, bacon, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

A moist chocolate cake.

The best soups are those you make with fresh ingredients. You can throw in frozen vegetables or dried pasta if you are in a rush but using fresh ingredients means your recipe will taste truly delicious. Fresh ingredients like vegetables, pasta, and meat are not expensive and they tend to be healthier and more nutritious.

French country chicken with mushroom sauce — one of many healthy recipes from Mayo Clinic.

Poach a fresh piece of tuna for this satisfying salad. Toss with penne, blanched broccoli, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, walnuts, garlic and parsley. Dress with a pungent infusion of anchovy and olive oil, then serve immediately.

This is a one pan meal that’s in the oven in 15 minutes. Rosemary, garlic, and oregano create a mouth watering aroma and the potatoes are crispy like french fries. Kids just love this!

Recipe: www.healthyveganrecipes.net Tempeh and other beans are the perfect complement to green vegetables in healthy vegan recipes. The tempeh makes a meal out of a salad, and the greens give the body enzymes and nutrients to help break down the dense nutrients of the bean

Good Housekeeping staffers reveal their favorite dinner and dessert recipes.

This easy-to-follow recipe makes a lovely deep-dish custard pie that ‘s studded with lots and lots of rhubarb. Simply chop the rhubarb, and mix it with flour, sugar, nutmeg and beaten eggs. Then pour the mixture into a pastry shell and bake until it ‘s set

Use this dry rub on your favorite meat before grilling. It stores well in an airtight container, and I’ve had a lot of positive feedback no matter what I cook it on.