This recipe comes from the website of Dan Buettner, who researched and wrote several books on the Blue Zones, which are areas where the longest-living people call home. These areas are as diverse as Greece; Sardinia; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica, and Loma Linda, California. I have been trying different Blue Zone recipes. This can be…
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Looking for a Flavor-filled Winter Soup? Here’s a Great Instant Pot Recipe
As many of you know, I am an undying supporter of the Instant Pot. Ever since my niece Nicki introduced me to this quick and easy pressure cooker, I have never looked back. I cook probably 80% of my meals in an Instant Pot and have found it produces moist meat and vegetables, perfect rice…
Turkey Meatloaf: Nico’s New Favorite
When I saw my grandson Nico recently, he let me know that turkey meatloaf is what he wants me to make for him for our combination Christmas/January birthday celebration. I have already made and frozen stuffed shells for the big day but will certainly accommodate Nico with turkey meatloaf. I suspect I’ll also make mashed…
A Great Recipe for More Nutritious Macaroni and Cheese with a Secret Ingredient
This is a perfect recipe to inject a bit more nutrition into the old family favorite: Mac and Cheese. By simply adding a sweet potato, you’ll get a vegetable in the dish and you won’t even taste it. What you will taste is a creamy and very cheesy sauce with great flavor. On a scale of…
#42 – Something that Makes Me Happy – Making My Favorite Stuffed Shells Recipe for Christmas Eve Dinner
I have been asked to make homemade stuffed shells as my contribution to our Christmas Eve family celebration this year. This is a family favorite and is a dish you can always count on for either low-key family dinners or something much fancier. Here is what I do: First, I make a marinara sauce with sautéed…
20 Minutes a Day 