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Why not shake things up? When I needed a break from soups, stews, and holiday food, this teriyaki meatball recipe came to the rescue. This stir fry was easy to pull together thanks to a package of ground turkey, frozen green beans (they cook quickly)...

A few years ago if you’d me asked if beets or cauliflower would be on the dinner menu, I would have replied with an emphatic, ”NO!” But all it takes is one person to change your mind. A coworker convinced me that there were other w...

Eating lean in-between holiday gatherings is a challenge, so it’s time to kick things up a notch. I’m a chef’s assistant for our local PPC cooking classes. There’s a saying amongst chefs that we eat with our eyes first. Lately...

It wasn’t until I shared this recipe for Easy Cheesy Spaghetti Squash that I finally mastered the art of cooking this stringy squash. Previous attempts to produce a spaghetti-like texture were complete failures. Most often I would end up with...

When it comes to eating out, I’m a pizza or Mexican girl myself. No fancy restaurants for me! If I’m treating myself to a few unnecessary calories then I’m gonna do it up right. Chips and salsa, or maybe a little carne asada? Could...

Today we have the privilege of having Meredith Kimelblatt, who writes on behalf of ReadySetEat, share her easy two bean chili recipe with us. Let’s see what Meredith has to say . . .Continue reading: When It Comes To Making a Simple Supper Y...

You might have noticed a few changes here at Mother Rimmy’s. Cory from Zesty Blog Consulting gave this blog a fresh coat of paint. Cory’s creative eye was just what we needed to spruce things up after four years of serving up healthy re...

There isn’t a one pot meal I enjoy more than chili.  Why is that? Because I can shake up a chili recipe any way I’d like. Adding leftover beef to the pot is classic in my house. I hate to waste even the smallest scrap of expensive stea...

Remember my love for farmers’ markets? Everything on this platter (except the seafood, of course) is fresh from the market, including this amazing head of radicchio.  The radicchio at my local grocery store is small and compact, not leafy with...

A trip to the farmers’ market is nothing short of torture for my husband, and total bliss for me.  For some reason, wandering from booth to booth and filling your basket with a variety of fruits and vegetables isn’t nearly as exhilaratin...

Every season has a significance to it, doesn’t it? Winter is all about the holidays. Spring is all about surviving winter. Summer is all about fun. Then there’s my favorite season – fall. I love the crispness in the air, and the ama...

If I had a choice I’d blog about food all day long. But the bills need to get paid, so off to work I go . . . Zucchini BreadContinue reading: Treat Your Family and Friends to this Super Moist Zucchini Bread 12 Comments - Read what others are sa...

I’ve been on a quest to find cauliflower recipes. Cauliflower intrigues me. Not only is this unassuming vegetable a healthy addition to my diet, it’s affordable and available all year long. It’s only drawback is that it stinks up th...

One of the best ways to eat healthy is to keep your eyes peeled for recipes that stretch your comfort zone. Watermelon and Feta SaladContinue reading: You Never Know What You’ll Like – Watermelon and Feta Salad 16 Comments - Read what oth...

This summer’s color packed vegetables are an inspiration for us healthy cooks. We wander farmers’ markets inhaling the fragrance of fresh herbs, while we conjure up images of how we plan to grill, stir fry, sauté or toss God’s bo...

When I can serve the same dish two days in a row and there’s not a complaint to be heard about leftovers, then that’s a meal I’ll serve again. Spicy Shrimp Salad This salad recipe was incredibly easy to pull together thanks to a car...

According to Wikipedia, a Sioux City cook named Joe, was looking for a change from the typical loose meat sandwich. Inspiration hit and he conjured up this meaty sandwich swimming in a spicy tomato sauce. (I realize Wikipedia isn’t necessarily...

I bet you can get the seafood hater in your house to go for these spicy seafood tacos. Tortilla Land Cajun Seafood Taco with SlawContinue reading: Treat Your Family to this Cajun Cornmeal Crusted Seafood Taco with Slaw Be the first to comment... Rela...

When Amy offered to send over Tortilla Land’s fresh tortillas, I was quick to reply with an emphatic - Yes please! Tortilla Land Italian Flatbread AppetizersContinue reading: Watch These Quick-to-Make Appetizers Disappear! Tortilla Land Italia...

The men in my family aren’t the least bit interested in eating their greens. They don’t care that those lovely leaves are healthy for them – as far as they’re concerned, anything green doesn’t belong on their plate. Ros...