While working 25 years in the corporate world, I trained for and completed 8 marathons and 3 century bicycle rides. Unfortunately, I now am limited to walking for exercise. I also am semi-retired, living in north Florida with my hubby and dog, where I write romantic suspense novels,...
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Creative Leftovers
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Cheri
Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking
Those who know me, know I’m all about cooking ahead. I have at least two meals (often three!) in mind when I cook one. This is a great creative outlet for me, but it als ...
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Easy Cheesy Lasagna
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Cheri
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When people talk about vegetarian lasagna, they typically mean a meatless dish. I like meat (if it’s lean) in my lasagna, though, but I don’t like all the carbs from the p ...
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EASY POTPIE
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Cheri
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After making a chicken dinner for my husband and me, I had a cup of leftover gravy and about 12 ounces of leftover chicken meat. What to do for dinner the next day? Easy. ...
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Easy Quiche for Two
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Cheri
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I got the inspiration for this recipe from the electric skillet quiche that my friends Gary and Linda Straka make using a refrigerated pie crust. Their recipe is delici ...
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Easy Vegetable Soup
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Cheri
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The slow cooker cooks all day while you're away
Soup is a great meal for adding fiber to your diet, especially vegetables. Soup helps you feel full more quickly, ...
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Fajitas
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Cheri
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Healthy Mexican: Fajitas
You can use frozen veggies to make this dish, but it’s summer. Take advantage of the colorful bell peppers and Vidalia onions to make fajitas. ...
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Fiesta Salad
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Cheri
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This dish has many names from Nacho Salad or Taco Salad to Frito® Pie. I call mine Fiesta Salad and have made it many times. It’s a crowd pleaser, and my version is a bit ...
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Five-Minute Asparagus
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Cheri
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Delicious asparagus in five minutes? Now that’s hasty and tasty.
I love asparagus as long as it’s cooked properly. I loathe canned or limp, overcooked slime. My aspara ...
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Gourmet Touches
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Cheri
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Want to cook healthful meals yet impress your guests? You don’t need rich sauces or fat. Simply add a couple of snips of fresh herbs. Whether you grow herbs or purchase th ...
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Gravy Train
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Cheri
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Several have asked me about my fat-free roux method for making gravy or sauce. Traditional roux is made from browning equal amounts of fat (typically butter) and flour. Al ...
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