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Italian “hunter-style” braised chicken with onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and wine. Flavorful rustic dish, quick and easy to prepare. The combination of flavors in Chicken Cacciatore creates a hearty and satisfying meal. The cooking process allows the chicken to become incredibly tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce, making each bite a…
Quinoa is a whole grain excellent for diabetics. Because of its low glycemic index, it has very little impact on your blood sugar level. It is a source of complete protein, packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. You can use it in place of white rice in your meals. This refreshing and filling salad that combines…
Cantaloupe Smoothie – with almond milk, banana and spices is a great and healthy way to start a day! (vegan)
Strawberry Dump Cake – probably the easiest cake ever! Fresh strawberries, cake mix and butter dumped in a cake pan, baked and served with vanilla ice cream. Yum! Strawberries are in full season. It would be a pity not to use them for delicious treats. Today I made probably the easiest cake ever: Strawberry Dump…
Can you believe there is a cake that is actually good for you? This moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is not only tasty, but at the same time healthy, diabetic friendly, without added sugar, flourless and low in carbohydrates. Moist Carrot Cake This recipe was first published on: March 21, 2013
Banana Nut Muffins – healthy breakfast muffins, full of walnuts, banana, oats and whole wheat flour. One can never have too many breakfast muffin recipes. Even though they are tasty like a dessert, they are also full of healthy ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, walnuts and banana. The other thing I like about them…
Pan de Polvo – buttery, crumbly, melt in your mouth Mexican shortbread biscuits. I’m always in a mood for a shortbread, especially for Christmas. It is a perfect kind of cookie – buttery, crumbly, melt in your mouth biscuit. I’ve tried a bunch of recipes from many countries and this year is time for Mexican…
Italian Wedding Cookies – crumbly buttery shortbread cookies with ground almonds and white sugary coating that melt in your mouth. Even though they are called “wedding cookies”, besides wedding dinner reception, these cookies are being served on every Italian family gathering like Communion party, Confirmation party, Baby Showers or through Christmas Holidays. There are so…
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie Recipe This recipe was first published on: October 3, 2012
Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie – autumn favorite comforting food, full of chicken and vegetables in creamy filling, topped with easy Bisquick crust; no canned soup used. Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie is not only autumn favorite comforting food, it is also a great way to introduce more vegetables into your kids diet. It is full of…
Bisquick Peach Cobbler – juicy peaches topped with tender Bisquick Mix batter in simplified traditional peach cobbler recipe. Bisquick Peach Cobbler brings back great memories. Fantastic as a dessert as well as breakfast, old fashioned peach cobbler is everybody’s favorite southern summer dish. But there is no reason why we couldn’t enjoy a bowl of warm…
Spicy Peas and Carrots Rice – easy to prepare one pan dish. Spicy Peas and Carrots Rice is easy to prepare one pan dish. Vegetables are mixed with rice and spices while cashews add a nice nutty flavor and additional proteins. It can be more or less spicy, to your linking. Health Benefits of Turmeric…
