Authentic Dresden style German Christmas stollen from an old family recipe made by my great grandmother, enhanced with the fruity flavors of Paradise Fruit company Old English fruit and peel mix. This post is sponsored by Paradise Fruit Company who generously donated the Paradise fruit ingredients for this stollen recipe. There is nothing better for…
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Easy Black Beans Rancheros Recipe
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. Inspiration and Other Thoughts This Mexican-inspired recipe is a traditional savory breakfast with beans, tomato-chile sauce, and maybe some…
Cheesy Beef Noodle Bake Recipe
Here’s a no-nonsense recipe for a cheesy beef noodle bake that everyone will love. From start to finish it takes less than an hour to make. Perfect for any busy family. Any recipe that says noodle bake has got to get your attention. Just think of a satisfying meal…yummy flavor…cheesy aftertaste…great leftovers. Let’s get started….
Classic Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Classic Au Gratin Potatoes made in a pressure cooker are fast and simple. The thin-sliced potatoes are smothered with creamy cheese sauce for a perfect meal. Disclaimer: This recipe post contains an affiliate link, meaning Joe’s Healthy Meals will receive a commission on any sales generated. I’m continuing to find ways to use the…
5 Gallon Self-Watering Planter
A 5 gallon self-watering planter is perfect for people with limited space or who have bad soil to begin with. You can grow tomatoes right on your patio! Oh ya’, Let’s Do This. Last fall I went to a gardening seminar and they showed me how to make a self-watering planter. Since I’m in Florida…
Healthy Pork Loin Steaks with Spicy Salsa Recipe
Perfect pork loin steaks are melt in your mouth juicy using this 2 step, baking and frying method. Add a spicy mango salsa for a wonderful combination of flavors. Tough and chewy is not how you want your pork, but often enough it seems that’s what happens. It just gets overcooked. In the recent Cook’s…
Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Lettuce Wrap Recipe
Here’s a great-tasting lunch/brunch idea…smoked salmon egg salad lettuce wrap. The flavor blend in this dish is amazing. This recipe post for smoked salmon egg salad lettuce wrap contains an affiliate link. I really love smoked salmon, especially the Cold Smoked kind. It is sold in small packages of 3 or 4 ounces and is…
Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe
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…
Poached Egg Breakfast Muffin Recipe
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. This is a great recipe ides for breakfast of brunch. 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…
Hot Shredded Turkey Sandwiches For A Crowd
Nothing’s better than having some folks over for the big game and feeding them hot shredded turkey sandwiches. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time so you are free to participate in the festivities. I’m from Minnesota and the Vikings are into the NFC championship game…again. This may be their best chance to win a…
Shaved Radish Salad with Feta and Mint Recipe
A salad doesn’t always have to be made with greens. This shaved radish salad contains feta cheese and fresh mint leaves and gets a simple dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. This radish salad is as easy as it is elegant. It is undoubtedly not very filling on the stomach but rather cleanses…
Breakfast Hash with Bacon and Salami Recipe
This breakfast hash gets kicked up flavorwise with both bacon and salami, then add color and nutrition with some baby spinach. This breakfast/brunch meal will grab your attention. Disclaimer: This recipe post contains affiliate links. If you like a hearty breakfast or brunch, this recipe is for you. It’s savory with 3 kinds of proteins…that’s…
Pressure Cooker Warm Potato Salad Recipe
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…
Caramelized Onion Crostini with Mushrooms Recipe
‘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…
Jalapeno Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Kick up your side dish and try jalapeno potatoes au gratin. Just a little spice from the jalapeno adds a lot of flavors. 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…







