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Green beans bacon and mushrooms on a plate.

Green Beans Mushrooms and Bacon Recipe

March 3, 2023 By Joe 2 Comments

Make way for green beans with mushrooms and bacon! This is such a fun way to take ordinary green beans to the next level of flavor. Why Mix Green Beans, Mushrooms, and Bacon Green beans with mushrooms and bacon are a delicious and savory side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The combination of tender…

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Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

October 14, 2020 By Joe 5 Comments

I’m always looking for fast, but good tasting recipes, and this is one of those. This easy chicken enchilada skillet comes together in about 30 minutes give or take a few. One Skillet Chicken Enchiladas This is not one of those enchilada dishes that require you to wrap cheese and meat into the tortilla shells…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Main dish, Meals

Crepe with strawberries, banana, and blueberries on a plate.

Fresh Fruit Filled Crepes

May 29, 2020 By Joe 4 Comments

Fruit filled crepes make a perfect breakfast, brunch, or a delicious dessert. Let me show you how you can make them.  Crepes are a little tricky to make at first, but after you’ve made a few, you get the hang of it quickly.  It takes a good non-stick skillet and medium-high heat so that the…

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Plate with a slice of vegetable quiche and buttered bread.

Italian Vegetable Quiche

April 1, 2020 By Joe 3 Comments

Italian vegetable quiche is a tasty combination of spinach, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, and zucchini baked in a pie plate with no crust. It gets spiced up with lots of dill weed and the result is delicious. Years ago, when Mary Jo said that she was making Italian vegetable quiche, I quickly turned up my…

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"Easy black beans rancheros".

Easy Black Beans Rancheros

March 27, 2018 By Joe 5 Comments

 Black beans rancheros is a hearty breakfast/brunch meal that requires little prep time but comes up with loads of flavor. Fix this when you need a high-protein burst of energy to get through a busy day. This Mexican-inspired recipe is a traditional savory breakfast with beans, tomato-chile sauce, and maybe some corn or rice. You…

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Poached egg breakfast muffin with asparagus and cheesy white sauce. | joeshealthymeals.com

Poached Egg Breakfast Muffin

January 24, 2018 By Joe 2 Comments

A poached egg breakfast muffin is sure to get your day started right. Add some fresh asparagus and a cheesy white sauce and dig in. When I have a hot breakfast like this, it’s usually more in line with a brunch.  It’s 10:30 or 11:00…that’s what it is, and on a weekend. You can indulge…

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White pizza sauce pizza on parchment ready to be sliced. | joeshealthymeals.com

The Best White Cheese Pizza Recipe

October 29, 2017 By Joe 5 Comments

This white pizza sauce recipe might change the way you make homemade pizzas. The sauce is creamy and so flavorful. I don’t make pizzas too often, probably 3 or 4 times a year, and I’ve never made one with a white sauce.  Bon Appetit magazine sends me daily recipes and things that they are doing. …

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Salmon patty sandwiches on toasted buns are easy, inexpensive and taste so good. | joeshealthymeals.com

Salmon Patty Sandwiches on Toasted Buns

September 1, 2017 By Joe 5 Comments

I’ve been on a salmon kick lately…but I don’t see anything wrong with that. I could eat it a couple times a week.  Salmon is so tasty and can be prepared in so many ways. So today, I made salmon patty sandwiches on toasted buns and they were delicious! Salmon is so full of healthy…

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Braised baby potatoes with rosemary and garlic. Less than 30 minutes for a pan braised potato side dish. Easy and yummy. | joeshealthymeals.com

Pan Braised Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

June 13, 2017 By Joe 4 Comments

If you’d rather not start your oven on these hot summer days, make pan braised baby potatoes and add a little rosemary and garlic.  It only takes about 25 minutes for perfectly browned yummy potatoes. I know the baby potatoes cost a little more than full sized potatoes, but less than a pound of the…

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Meatless Cottage Cheese Lasagna

April 11, 2017 By Joe 2 Comments

Who doesn’t like lasagna?  It is perfect comfort food and this meatless cottage cheese lasagna recipe brings out the best of both the cheese and tomatoes. Meatless Lasagna This is pretty much just like my mom used to make many years ago, except this is meatless. She would have included some ground beef. And way…

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Tex Mex quinoa brown rice bowl. Simple but delicious main course meal. | joeshealthymeals.com

Tex-Mex Quinoa Brown Rice Grain Bowl

March 16, 2017 By Joe 2 Comments

Yesterday, MaryJo had a late afternoon dental appointment and I wasn’t sure how she would feel after it. I just figured that something soft would be best, so I made this Tex-Mex style quinoa brown rice grain bowl. Ingredients in a grain bowl could be just about anything you can think of. Basically you want a…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Main dish, Meals

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Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes and Capers

February 14, 2017 By Joe 2 Comments

Nothing is easier than wilted spinach and sun dried tomatoes and capers with pan grilled salmon.  If you are in a pinch for a time saver meal, this is it. This recipe post contains an affiliate link. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. Wilted spinach and sun dried tomatoes with capers is something I’ve…

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Filed Under: Meals, Side dishes, Vegetarian

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Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup

October 13, 2016 By Joe 4 Comments

It’s pumpkin season again and I can’t think of a better way to get it started than with pumpkin and red lentil soup. Pumpkin is packed with vitamins, low carbs and low calories…but the flavor is fantastic. Lentils are healthy The lentils are for protein and fiber. The two blend very well and provide a…

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Filed Under: Meals, soup, Vegan

4 BBQ Jackfruit sliders

BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

May 24, 2016 By Joe 12 Comments

BBQ Jackfruit sliders…the vegetarian, (or vegan), alternative to BBQ pulled pork sandwiches.  In a blind taste test it would be hard to distinguish the two, except that the jackfruit is more tender than pork. It really makes for a very tasty sandwich! I had never eaten jackfruit until our neighbor Tom brought over a barbecue…

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Pesto salmon with asparagus in foil. Healthy, easy way to cook your salmon. Coat the salmon with pesto and place it on top of some asparagus and bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes. Yum. | joeshealthymeals.com

Pesto Salmon with Asparagus in Foil

May 15, 2016 By Joe 1 Comment

Here is a recipe for salmon coated with pesto with asparagus in a foil pack. The salmon gets perfectly done along with taking on a bit of citrus flavor. A couple of days ago, Publix had a weekly ad, advertising premium salmon filets at a good price. Well I went to our store and the…

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Filed Under: Meals, meats, Seafood

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Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling

Chicken brine will bring out flavors and juiciness to the meat. June is upon us and grilling season has started. Time to fire up the charcoal and soak some thighs in this simple chicken brine. You’ll be amazed at how flavorful, tender, and juicy this chicken becomes. Chicken Brine You have probably read or heard…

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Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Ground beef and cabbage are a terrific combination of flavors. Add to that a couple of unique spices to really make this recipe special. And, by using lean ground beef, the calories stay low for this healthy casserole dish. I was thinking that with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a recipe with cooked cabbage without…

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Crepes St. Jacques

Crepes St. Jacques is a copycat recipe from the old Magic Pan restaurant chain and the flavor of this is outstanding. If you enjoy seafood, this is the recipe to try.   I knew it wouldn’t take long for me to try a savory crepe dish.  After having so much fun making sweet crepes, I…

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