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Crispy Delicata Squash Rings Dare I say these crispy delicata squash rings may be my new favorite delicata squash recipe?!  The squash is slightly fork tender, the Parmesan cheese is crispy and I ate the whole plate by myself.  Best part?  Only TWO WW points!   How do you know when delicata squash is ready to eat? Delicata squash is ready to eat when the following...

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Yes, I am stating that this is THE ultimate macaroni and cheese recipe.  And while this isn’t necessarily a Weight Watcher friendly dish, it does deserve a spot on your table for a special occasion. How I Created the Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese: A Four-Cheese Dream There’s nothing quite like a warm, creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese to bring comfort...

Delicata Squash Gratin Recipe It’s delicata season!  I look forward to this time of year so much.  Several years ago I had never even heard of delicata squash, and now it’s a fall staple.  If you’ve never tried it before, start with this Delicata Squash Gratin. Common Questions About Delicata Squash What does delicata squash taste like? Delicata squash has a sweet, nutty flavor that...

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Recently I did a live Q&A and one of the questions I got was how to make crispy sweet potato fries without burning them. So I got bizzy in my kitchen and figured it out!  The trick is to simply microwave the sweet potato fries for one minute.  This is just enough to make them slightly fork tender, but they will...

Cottage Cheese Tahini Dressing In my quest of trying to eat more vegetables, I’ve been following some vegan accounts.  This cottage cheese tahini dressing was inspired one of those food bloggers. Sara from Better Food Guru is a 30 year seasoned chef.  She’s vegan, and one of the reasons I love her is that she doesn’t push veganism on you, she just wants you to...

Even if you have never cooked lamb before, this roasted boneless leg of lamb with lemon herbed Classic Idaho® Russet Potatoes with Zucchini is not only delicious, but so easy to make! Aussie Beef and Lamb™ According to their website: “Australian Lamb is the #1 source of quality lamb in the US. Lamb from Down Under has the all-natural advantage. It’s free-range and naturally fed...

Easter Dinner on A Budget Grocery prices seem to just going up and up these days.  But if you utilize your grocery stores sale flyer, you can create a delicious Easter Dinner on a Budget. While this meal may not be a typical Easter dinner, I think your family and friends will love this Easter Menu. How to save money at the grocery store Mariano’s...

Top 10 Potato Recipes! Below is my Top 10 Potato Recipes!  The Idaho Potato Commission and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed Better Choices for Life program. The purpose of the partnership is to help educate tens of millions of Americans on ways they can add Idaho potatoes to...

Macaroni and Cheese and I have had a love affair for many many years.  This simple macaroni cheese is full proof! What kind of cheese is used for macaroni and cheese? Weight Watcher peeps – why does cheese have to be so many WW points?  I’ve been watching TikTok’s of macaroni and cheese recipes that use upwards of FOUR POUNDS of cheese. For this recipe,...

If you find yourself with leftover mashed potatoes, you need to make these mashed potato croquettes. If you have leftover gravy, these are perfect dipped into gravy! Side note:  if you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, Simply Potatoes are really delicious! How long do mashed potatoes last in the fridge? You can eat leftover mashed potatoes 3-5 days after they are made.  Just store in...