Easy Country Gourmet Recipes
We love snacks at our house, especially when watching our favorite TV shows, football, or motocross racing. Many snacks are fried, high in calories, sugar, or sodium so these Baked Eggplant Sticks with Marinara Dipping Sauce are a healthy snack that can be enjoyed anytime without the guilt. Here’s how to make them: Start by…
My family loves chocolate and desserts but too much unhealthy fats and sugar are not good for our health or our waistlines. This chocolate mousse is made from creamy avocados, real unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, instant coffee, a pinch of salt, and sweetener which could be made with Swerve or Sevia both sugar alternatives, or…
Fresh shrimp enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce and warm spices are combined with green beans and chickpeas in this flavorful recipe. The dish is perfect for a family-style dinner served in a large bowl or pan at the table and goes well over rice or noodles and is served with fresh lime wedges. Here’s…
This recipe makes a great side dish; however, lima beans contain a good deal of protein which makes it suitable for the main meal as well. The warm spices and depth of flavor can change the minds of those who claim they are not fans of lima beans. A touch of sweetness makes this recipe…
A delicious meal that is great for serving family style, especially if some members are gluten intolerant. Everyone can enjoy this pasta dish, no separate meals necessary! Brown rice pasta is gluten-free, and lean sweet Italian turkey sausage is low in fat, a win-win. This recipe is very easy to prepare with some fresh and some pantry…
Coq Au Vin is a delicious braised chicken dish using red wine which adds a luscious depth of flavor to this hearty dish. Plus, the red wine is nice to drink while you’re cooking. While it sounds fancy, it is actually quite easy to make and rather economical especially when chicken goes on sale. A…
Stir-frying is a great way to get food on the table fast and using frozen vegetables can save even more time and money by not having to buy individual items and then prep them. A sweet and spicy sauce finishes this beautiful dish and is great served over jasmine rice or by itself. To make…
Cabbage is one of those vegetables that often gets a bad rap but that’s only because most people only know cabbage as boiled or in coleslaw. When I was stationed in Korea while serving in the Army I was fortunate enough to have fried cabbage served in the mess hall. I could not believe how…
Growing up in Northern California, Mexican food has always been a favorite and I continue to make my favorite South of the border recipes. My Yucatecan Style Grilled Pork Cutlets (Poc Chuc), is a Mexican style citrus marinated pork cutlets recipe that originated in the Yucatan. They cook up quickly, are moist, juicy, and loaded…
Homemade mushroom soup is easy to make and much healthier than the salt-laden canned varieties. This recipe is loaded with mushrooms and the creaminess comes from unsweetened almond milk and then thickened with a little arrowroot powder. Even if you like dairy, this soup is a healthy alternative to traditional mushroom soup and sure to…