Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Bread Baking Babes bake Caramelized Onion, Sweet Potato Bread, aka: Elbow Lick Sandwich Bread.

The slow cooker does a wonderful job on flavorful lamb shanks, rendering them fall-apart tender.

Risotto is so easy - don't listen to chefs who tell you otherwise.

If you are ambitious, shred the pork, add it to the sauce, and serve over pasta.

Winter salads can be made with lots of different veggies - like Brussels sprouts!

Get ready for Grilling Season - a short primer on barbecue grills to get ready for the season

Savory Cheese and Olive Zucchini Bread, easy to make and the perfect accompaniment to summer soups and salads

Giant Burger Stuffed with Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Greek Olives and Cheese

Main Course Salad of Grilled Turkey, Quinoa, Artichoke Hearts, and warm Goat Cheese Salad on a bed of Lettuce

Barbecued Chicken Thighs with an easy, no-cook, home-made barbecue sauce

Barbecued Ginger-Rosemary Roast Pork with easy, home-made ginger barbecue sauce

Couscous Salad, Caprese-style, with Cherry Tomatoes, Mini-Mozzarella and lots of fresh Basil - a quick and easy hot weather side dish

Sautéed Zucchini (Courgette) Slices, a simple treatment for the abundant summer vegetable

Linguine with Zucchini, Sausage and Fresh Tomato Sauce - an easy, make-ahead pasta dish that is perfect for hot summer weather

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad with a Peanut Soy Sauce Dressing - a change from the usual summer salad

Tomato Juice - made with yellow tomatoes and a yellow pepper but works the same with red - or orange.