Category: Dinner – Eat it!

Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad

Here’s a different salad to bring to your next get-together!

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  • 1 package 16 ounces thin spaghetti, halved 
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes; halved
  • 1 cup cucumber; diced
  • 1 cup 5 oz thin salami slices, cut into small pieces (or pepperoni)
  • 1 medium green pepper diced
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives thinly sliced
  • 1 bottle 8 ounces Italian salad dressing 
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Click HERE for the instructions

Ham and Cheese Mashed Potato Cakes

Fun way to use left-overs!

  • 2 tbsp canola oil for cooking
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 3/4 cup finely diced ham
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour (or substitute gluten free all purpose flour)
  • salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Click HERE for the instructions

Roasted Mushrooms with Veggies and Crumb Topping

I’ve made it a vow to eat more veggies – starting with THIS!

For crumble topping
  1. 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  2. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  3. 2 tablespoons panko or regular breadcrumbs
  4. 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes or to taste
  5. Salt to taste
For mushroom
  1. 3 – 4 portobello mushroom caps, stems removed and cleaned
  2. 1/2 cup pesto or pizza sauce
  3. 1/2 cup hummus or 1 – 2 tablespoons sriracha
  4. 1 red onion, sliced
  5. 1 bell pepper, sliced
  6. Crumble topping
  7. 1 – 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, optional
  8. Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Click HERE for the instructions