Recipes Archives – Page 11 of 13

Quick dinners: grilled pesto shrimp skewers

April 29, 2014 milabassett 5 Comments

Here is another recipe that meets my requirements for a quick and healthy dinner: it has two ingredients, and is ready in under 20 minutes. It couldn't be easier to prepare, but tastes like a gourmet dish. For light grilling like this one, I like using my Grilla pan from … [Read more...]

Quick dinners: Tomato and Kale Frittata

April 7, 2014 milabassett 6 Comments

Here is another favorite quick dinner recipe that I've been meaning to share. It fits my requirements to a quick dinner: it is easy to prepare, healthy and versatile. In fact, frittata is the ultimate versatile meal: you can use whatever vegetable you have on hand, add some … [Read more...]

Easy home-made pancakes using a DIY pancake mix

March 31, 2014 milabassett 4 Comments

I try not to use such adjectives as "the best ever" to describe my recipes. You know, everyone's tastes are different, and what is "the best" for me, may not necessarily appeal to you. Plus there are so many great recipes out there, that it is impossible to single out just one-- … [Read more...]

Quick dinners from scratch: Shrimp with peppers in cream caper sauce

March 24, 2014 milabassett 8 Comments

I have mentioned before that life in my "milieu" is very high-paced pretty much all the time. There are too many commitments and not enough time. I am sure I am not original, and most of you are in the same boat. I let go of some things in order to survive simplify our daily … [Read more...]

Quick dinners: Light cabbage soup.

March 13, 2014 milabassett 6 Comments

Raise you hand if you are chronically pressed for time, balancing work (in or outside your home) and other commitments with trying to keep your family healthy. (Raising hand). Because eating healthy is one of my firm priorities, I choose to cook our meals most of the time. And … [Read more...]

Delicious low-fat strawberry muffins.

March 8, 2014 milabassett 5 Comments

Today was a normal day, with errands and housework in the morning, followed by fun in the library and at the park. Somewhere between the park and the after school pick-up I started feeling a little off emotionally. The news about Ukraine and Barbies were weighing heavily on my … [Read more...]