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Spoonful of enchilada sauce.

Simple Homemade Enchilada Sauce

January 16, 2020 By Joe 4 Comments

With just a few basic ingredients you can make your own Homemade Enchilada Sauce and you’ll never have to buy that canned stuff again. Enchilada Sauce Recipe If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I like to keep things pretty simple. So to make this recipe we’re not…

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Bowl of homemade cranberry sauce.

Tasty Homemade Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

November 19, 2019 By Joe 3 Comments

I always make my own homemade fresh cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It takes no time at all to make and tastes so much better than canned, jellied cranberries. This is grown-up cranberry sauce: fresh berries, sauteed onion, dry red wine, apple pie spice, and toasted hazelnuts. It’s a flavor explosion in your mouth….

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Slices of cooked filet mignon with sauce.

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

June 15, 2018 By Joe 2 Comments

Hey, all you steak lovers, this filet mignon with peppercorn sauce is something you have to make….like right now. No waiting for another day. And, this peppercorn sauce is killer. Your steak will love it. Filet mignon is not something to take for granted. It’s an expensive piece of meat. Why not have a special…

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Fresh Garden Greens Salad with Fruit and Yogurt Dressing

June 8, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

Now is the time to pick those leafy greens from the garden and make a fresh garden greens salad. And I hope you don’t mind that I mix in a lot of fresh fruits and top it with a homemade yogurt dressing. If you don’t have a garden, (or a friendly neighbor with a garden),…

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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.

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 flavorful. This recipe post contains affiliate links. See our Privacy Policy for details. 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…

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Chicken breast sliced on a plate..

Apricot-Chili Glazed Chicken Breast (Best Yummy Recipe)

February 25, 2017 By Joe 6 Comments

Apricot-chili glazed chicken breast gets browned in the skillet and then gets glazed with sweet apricot preserves and chili garlic sauce and finished in the oven.  This recipe post may contain affiliate links. See our Privacy Policy for details. If you are into spicy food, then this will be right up your alley. The recipe calls for…

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Ingredients for taco sauce.

Homemade Jalapeno Taco Sauce Recipe

January 25, 2016 By Joe 1 Comment

Mexican jalapeno taco sauce.  Squeeze some of this tear-inducing sauce on your taco and dream of Acapulco.  And make sure you have some tissues ready in case your nose starts running, (like mine did).  This is a simple taco sauce that packs some heat, but it’s a good heat and tastes great. I’m on a…

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"Italian chicken meatball kebobs."

Honey Balsamic Italian Chicken Meatball Kabobs

December 14, 2015 By Joe 1 Comment

This recipe post contains an affiliate link. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. Ho Ho Ho.  Just in time for the Holidays we’ve got the perfect, festive appetizer. Italian chicken meatball kabobs with a wonderful honey balsamic sauce.  You could make a meal of these…I think I just did.  Hey, I’ve got to eat…

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Small bowl of cooked cranberries.

Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

November 17, 2015 By Joe 1 Comment

Thanksgiving Day.  One of the three best days of the year.  Time for some red wine cranberry sauce.   This is much like the cranberry zinfandel conserve I posted a couple years ago with a few twists.  I thought I should update that post since it was before the printable recipe and before DSLR camera….

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Basil pesto in a bowl.

Simple Homemade Basil Pesto

July 25, 2015 By Joe 2 Comments

Homemade basil pesto is so easy to make and tastes delicious on pasta or paired with grilled meats. It is a versatile sauce that’s made from a handful of simple ingredients.   If you are growing fresh basil in your garden, then you are like me, too much basil and need to use it!  …

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Salad with tortilla strips and dressing.

The Best Southwest Salad Dressing Recipe

May 26, 2015 By Joe 152 Comments

Post updated March 11, 2023 This is my take on Newman’s Own Southwest Dressing Recipe. Just like McDonald’s southwestern salad dressing you can make at home. It’s a tangy blend of spices combined to make a great Southwestern salad dressing.  If you’re someone who loves Tex-Mex flavors and is always on the lookout for a…

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Penne with vodka sauce in a bowl with home baked baguette.

Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce

March 1, 2015 By Joe 2 Comments

This recipe post has been updated on November 29, 2021 This is a recipe and technique for Penne with Vodka Sauce.  It combines tomatoes, vodka, olive oil, cream, and spices to create a delicious dish.  The alcohol in vodka creates a reaction with the tomato acids to make a smooth- tasting sauce. Ingredients Needed To…

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Plate of cauliflower and broccoli.

Dijon Béchamel on Cauliflower and Broccoli

February 17, 2015 By Joe 2 Comments

Dijon bechamel is a great alternative to a more calorie-laden cheese sauce. This recipe is a quick post on how to spice up some ordinary vegetables.  This was supposed to be Cauliflower with Dijon Bechamel, but after a day and a half of trying to get some nice photos of that, I decided to make…

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Plate of crepes with melted cheese on top.

Crepes St. Jacques Recipe

January 31, 2015 By Joe 37 Comments

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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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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Best Easy Baked Salmon Loaf Recipe with Dill Sauce

I made this perfect salmon loaf with a can of Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon. It turned out lovely and tasted great. A real family pleaser and an easy recipe to make even on busy weeknights.   MaryJo has made an old fashioned salmon loaf recipe for us in the past, but not for…

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Tender Beef Tips and Egg Noodles

Cool fall days are coming and it’s time for some comfort food. Tender beef tips and egg noodles fill the bill. Using beef stew meat and simmering it for a couple of hours makes it tender and succulent. Perfect for a fall evening. This post contains an affiliate link. See our privacy policy for details….

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