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Broccoli salad with kalamata olives and capers.

Blanched Broccoli Salad Recipe

April 15, 2019 By Joe 5 Comments

Here’s a Blanched Broccoli Salad Recipe that’s easy to make and contains kalamata olives and capers. The dressing is olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. The combination of ingredients makes this salad seriously delicious. Whew!  It’s been a long time between posts. On February 6th, I had shoulder replacement surgery and could hardly pick up…

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Filed Under: Side dishes, Vegetarian

Close up view of a baked potato ready to eat.

Garlic Salt Baked Potatoes with Oregano

November 9, 2018 By Joe 3 Comments

All baked potatoes are not created equal. Some are wrinkly skinned and mushy. Some, like this garlic salt and oregano seasoned skin takes baked potatoes to a whole new level. Crisp skinned and delicious. This is a must try recipe. I love a good baked potato. Especially when it has a nice crispy, tasty skin…

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Filed Under: Side dishes, Vegetarian

Caramelized onion mashed potatoes.

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

October 23, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

To take any meal to the next level, make caramelized onion mashed potatoes. The enhanced flavor from the onions is amazing. I’ve made this before, but never considered it a real “recipe.” It’s something done to boost the flavor of the potatoes. A couple nights ago we had a polish sausage with sauerkraut, so naturally caramelized…

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Filed Under: Side dishes, Vegetarian

Bowl of Parmesan roasted Brussels sprouts.

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

October 4, 2018 By Joe 3 Comments

With fall weather upon us, there’s nothing more satisfying than roasted Brussels sprouts and I’ve kicked it up a notch with parmesan cheese. Making the roasted Brussels sprouts crispy This is a foolproof method of roasting and will be my go-to recipe for Brussels sprouts. The secret is using a hot oven and enough olive…

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Grilled flatbread pizza recipe that's a tasty summertime treat. Easy to make with naan bread, toppings and creamy fresh mozzarella cheese. | joeshealthymeals.com

Grilled Flatbread Pizza Recipe

July 26, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

Grilled flatbread pizza recipe that’s a tasty summertime treat. Easy to make with naan bread, toppings and creamy fresh mozzarella cheese.  Are you craving pizza but are reluctant to start your oven in the heat of summer? Me too. How about starting your grill and grilling a flatbread pizza right on the grates? This is…

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Sauteed shredded sweet potatoes is a perfect side dish kicked up with onions and walnuts. | joeshealthymeals.com

Sauteed Shredded Sweet Potatoes

April 20, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

Here’s a side dish sure to please, sauteed shredded sweet potatoes with onions and toasted walnuts. It cooks up quickly and is ready in no time.   I’m always trying to find new ways to prepare vegetables and this one with shredded sweet potatoes intrigued me. The Tampa Bay Times taste section had this recipe…

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Pressure cooker mushroom risotto plated and ready to eat. | joeshealthymeals.com

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto

February 17, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

Ever since MaryJo received an electric pressure cooker for Christmas, I’ve been trying different recipes to use it for. When I saw this pressure cooker mushroom risotto recipe, I had to try it. The Minneapolis Star Tribune had in their Taste section a recipe adapted from Lorna Sass who has a couple of cookbooks featuring…

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Creamy potato leek soup is a main course meal or perfect as a first course. | joeshealthymeals.com

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

February 6, 2018 By Joe 3 Comments

Creamy potato leek soup is healthy comfort food. Perfect for a winter meal or as a first course. Inspiration For Potato Leek Soup MaryJo picked up a package of leeks from our neighborhood market. The leeks came in three to a package and cost about $3.00. I had just the day before watched an episode…

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Filed Under: Main dish, soup, Vegetarian

Plate of warm potato salad.

Pressure Cooker Warm Potato Salad

January 4, 2018 By Joe 1 Comment

Pressure cooker warm potato salad is a side dish that will pair well with meats, poultry, or fish.  The flavor is fantastic and when cooked in a pressure cooker, takes minutes to make. Disclaimer: This recipe post contains an affiliate advertisement. Pressure cookers are all the rage now because they cook things so fast and…

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Caramelized onion crostini with mushrooms. Perfect appetizer for holidays, bowl games, NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. | joeshealthymeals.com

Caramelized Onion Crostini With Mushrooms

December 18, 2017 By Joe 1 Comment

‘Tis the season for parties and celebration so I made a caramelized onion crostini with mushrooms because you can never have too many appetizer recipes. Lately, I’ve been making caramelized onions a lot, simply because they are easy and secondly, they add so much flavor.  They are perfect with meats, and great when mixed in…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Vegetarian

jalapeno potatoes au gratin Jalapeno potatoes au gratin with a touch of heat, but blended flavors to please. | joeshealthymeals.com

Jalapeno Potatoes Au Gratin

December 15, 2017 By Joe 1 Comment

Kick up your side dish and try jalapeno potatoes au gratin. Just a little spice from the jalapeno adds a lot of flavor. Here’s a twist on traditional potatoes au gratin where you use gruyere cheese, this one uses queso cheese which is Mexican crumbling cheese. This cheese is quite mild, but once you mix…

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Cranberry-orange glazed sweet potatoes are a perfect sweet and tangy side dish for Thanksgiving. | joeshealthymeals.com

Cranberry-Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

November 14, 2017 By Joe 4 Comments

Put the finishing touches on Thanksgiving dinner by making cranberry-orange glazed sweet potatoes. These are super flavorful and will go with everything on your plate. I was going through our huge box of recipes the other day and came across this old, forgotten recipe for glazed sweet potatoes.  This one came from Mary Jo’s sister…

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"Make-ahead Mashed Potato Casserole"

Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

November 4, 2017 By Joe 3 Comments

Thanksgiving day can be a real hassle preparing all the sides, but this make-ahead mashed potato casserole can take some of your troubles away.  Prep this mashed potato casserole the day before, put it in the fridge, then stick it in the oven for 45 minutes on Thanksgiving Day, and enjoy a perfect potato dish…

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Overhead view of salad in a bowl.

Kale Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing

October 31, 2017 By Joe 1 Comment

Here’s a kale fennel salad that’s perfect to accompany a hearty fall meal.  It has loads of flavor from the orange acidity, the crunch of the fennel and sweetness of dried cherries. After you made the White Pizza Sauce in my last recipe post, you were probably wondering what to do with the rest of…

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Filed Under: Salads, Side dishes, Vegetarian

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. 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.  Well,…

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Filed Under: Meals, Sauces, Vegetarian

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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 Recipe

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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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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