Category Archives: Simple Recipes

Simple Whole Food Eating

My sister in law has turned me on to a healthy way of eating which includes whole grains, unlimited vegetables, lots of fruits and nothing processed.  I hope to share lots of simple healthy recipes in the near future.  On a side note, she lost 20 pounds in 5 weeks, without dieting.  (I’m in!!)  Seems that [...]

Purple Cabbage Salad

I love summer!  I love everything about it, sun, relaxed schedules, and cook outs.  Looking for a new twist on a summer salad?  Try this Simple Purple Cabbage Salad.   Not really a salad, not really a coleslaw, but really delicious!

Small Head Purple Cabbage
Three Stalks Celery
Half Cup Salted Cashews
Quarter Cup Kens Lite Caesar Dressing

Shred cabbage as [...]

Broccoli Even Kids Will Eat!

I don’t remember where I got this recipe, but is a standard in my home.  This recipe give broccoli so much flavor, no need for ranch dressing!

1 pound broccoli
1 cup chicken bouillon
2 teas. chopped garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Place bullion in a microwavable dish, add garlic, salt, pepper, and broccoli.  Cover, microwave on high for [...]

Fancy Fruit “Simple Recipes”

This is a killer easy dessert for a dinner party that is sure to impress.  It comes from my favorite lifestyle expert, friend, and neighbor  Martha (not Stewart).
Fancy Fruit

sliced Strawberries and Grapes or fruit in season.
1 cup sour cream (I use lite)
2 tab brown sugar
1 tab Amaretto

Mix sour cream, brown sugar, and Amaretto together add fruit.  [...]

Crunchy Haddock “Simple Recipes”

Wow, I never would have imagined the response to the “Simple Recipes” posts!  I will need to post every day to get the wonderful recipes submitted out to our blog readers.  This one comes from my childhood.
Crunchy Haddock

1.5 pounds fresh haddock
1 cup corn flakes
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper
1 teas. butter

Add corn flakes and salt and [...]