Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Barley and Butternut Squash Gratin, easy and can be done ahead

Cashew Shrimp with Red Peppers, served on fragrant Basmati Rice

Oriental Orzo, with soy sauce and sesame seeds, a quick side dish for Asian-flavored meats and fish

Phyllo Pie with Sausage & Brussels Sprouts, assembles in minutes, then bake and it's ready in under an hour

Butternut Squash Bread, well, Pumpkin Bread made with butternut squash as that is what I have

Baked Ham with Mustard Sauce, our family Christmas tradition

Venison Braised in Red Wine, with shallots and mushrooms, serve with pasta, gnocchi or mashed potatoes

Butternut Squash Timbales with Warm Apples Slices, an easy winter first course or side dish

Braised Potatoes and Carrots with Bay Leaves, simple, flavorful, light - with no butter or oil

Turkey Rice Soup, perfect for the leftovers.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, a little prep, then pop in the oven and do something else while dinner cooks

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Honey Mustard Glaze

McDo Burger, my old favorite, taken apart and redone my way.

Zucchini Soup, plus tomato and green bean soups for the freezer