Simple Lemon Green Beans

Summer is gone, Fall is here, I’m going to miss all the fresh produce. 1 pound green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest a few good squeezes of lemon salt and pepper 1  Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Boil green beans about 2 – … Continue reading

Skinny Oatmeal Brown Sugar Muffins

If  you follow my blog then you know that I love muffins.  We’re trying to eat better so muffins have been missing from my life, insert sad face here.  I’ve been looking at skinny muffin recipes and these sounded good which they were, not very sweet which the hubs liked but I would have preferred … Continue reading

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

We love fresh green beans!  I’m always looking for ways to mix them up a bit and this recipe fit the bill. 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half 3 tablespoons butter or 1 – 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 pinches lemon pepper salt 1  Place green beans … Continue reading

BBQ Chicken Salad

I made this salad for dinner the other night and we’ve been eating it for lunch too.  It’s so easy and delicious, full of all kinds of flavors. salad 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained and broken up 8 cups chopped lettuce 1 tomato, diced 1 can corn, drained 1 can black beans, drained and … Continue reading

Teriyaki Chicken Strips

We’re trying to eat a little healthier around here so I’m on the lookout for healthy dinners.  I had a package of chicken tenders in the freezer so searched for recipes to utilize them and this one fit the bill.  It was delicious, easy and fast, my three favorite things in a recipe. 1 pound … Continue reading

Lemon Zucchini Bread

I think we’re winding down on the zucchini here so you can all relax.  This recipe was delicious, so light and lemony.  I made these in my new Pampered Chef Mini Loaf Pan It makes 8 mini loaves which are a perfect personal treat.  OK, enough about that and on to the recipe. bread 3/4 … Continue reading

Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

My father in law came for a visit so we invited all the grandkids who are living near us to come over for dinner.  I made this for dessert and it was a hit and so easy to make. streusel 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 … Continue reading