Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade by Salad Foodie

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.)

Half & Half Whole Wheat Bread (Machine or Hand-made) by Salad Foodie

Well it's NEARLY half and half (whole wheat flour and white bread flour.) This makes a 2-pound loaf of bread though you can bake it in two 1-pound loaf pans and freeze one..or smaller pans as you wish. At high altitudes, decrease yeast a little (1/2 teaspoon) and increase water (1 to 2 tablespoons.)

Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Bars by Salad Foodie

Sweet and chewy bars are a cinch to make and will please most all of your hungry nibblers! The original recipe used some butterscotch chips in the glaze along with chocolate chips, but you can use all chocolate chips if you wish - the chocolate lovers in your home will approve!

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins with Lemon Streusel by Doctor Jo

These blueberry zucchini muffins are loaded with blueberries and topped with lemon streusel crumbs. The zucchini adds extra moisture to the inside. Only the baker will know it’s there.

Fresh Peach, Cinnamon Chip Scones by Doctor Jo

Fresh Peach, Cinnamon Chip Scones are a burst of summer for breakfast or anytime. They are moist, fruity, and flavorful, with a delicious crunchy topping. Breakfast is better with scones. Hashbrown casserole and Artichoke Egg Bake will turn breakfast into brunch.

Strawberry Lemonade with Fresh Strawberries by Doctor Jo

Strawberry lemonade made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh strawberries are a winning combination. Roast the strawberries to extract all the flavor and juice from them.

Creamy Avocado & Potato Salad by John Goins

Another way to have your salad is a no-mayo potato salad. You just need a couple of ingredients and voila! A perfect afternoon snack or a starter for your dinner. If you feel like adding some protein, you can add nuts such as pine nuts, cashews, and even walnuts. A fried silken tofu will make this dish better too. But if you are a…

Chicken Meatballs with Mustard-Mayo Sauce by John Goins

Chicken is the most popular meat in the United States. Why not chicken as a meatball? These won’t be dried since they’re fried. The recipe calls for an easy mayo-mustard sauce. But these would be delicious in a marinara, barbecue or teriyaki sauce as well.

Awesome Carrot Cake by John Goins

A wonderfully moist, perfect recipe for carrot cake. This delicious homemade carrot cake would be perfect for any celebratory occasion or as an afternoon snack idea with friends. A cake that is simple to make from scratch with pantry ingredients. You can easily make it in an afternoon, with plenty of time to kill while the cake is…

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian by Doctor Jo

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian, is made with plant-based protein sausage. Light and savory on the inside with a cheesy topping. It’s quiche without the crust. YUM! Serve it with my Homemade Challah Bread French Toast or my so easy no-knead Lemon Bubble Bread.

Brownie Bowls With Peanut Butter Mousse by Doctor Jo

Brownie Bowls with Peanut Butter Mousse deliver a decadent deep dark double chocolate brownie bowl heaping high, with a cloud of peanut butter mousse.

Air Fryer Meatloaf by Nutrisystem The Leaf

Meatloaf is one of those classic comfort foods you really don’t want to have to give up when you start a healthy diet. But since it is typically made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef, pork and veal, meatloaf can be very high in fat, calories and sodium. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? Not exactly. Here’s the good news: With a few…

Moist Chocolate Layer Cake by Teddy Hedrington

Chef Teddy Lemon Petite Cake, with raspberry sauce and lemon glaze by Teddy Hedrington

Chef Teddy Flourless Chocolate Torte by Teddy Hedrington