Growing up, my mother, Bernice would make salmon patties once a week. That may seem like a lot, but they were my favorite and my grandma also loved them. Salmon patties are one of the easiest homemade dishes you can make and whether you call them salmon cakes or salmon burgers, they're tender, flaky, and crispy all in one bite. Salmon patties are down-home good cooking. Salmon Patties Recipe While Bernice had a huge repertoire of dishes, come Wednesday, she'd get out her mixing bowl, assemble ... Read More about Salmon Patties – My mother, Bernice’s Salmon Cakes Recipe
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Rhubarb Recipe
My mother, Bernice would serve this rhubarb recipe at Passover and Easter. (We celebrate everything!) But trust me, it's good anytime. And it's simple: 3 ingredients. Rhubarb Recipe While it's finally starting to warm up a bit... and even though I'm still wearing a coat here in Chicago, I'm getting ready for spring and cooking up a bunch of fun things to make in preparation for Passover and Easter. Anyway, I found a bunch of my mother, Bernice's recipes which will be incorporated into my ... Read More about Rhubarb Recipe
Whole30/Paleo Pecan Crusted Chicken – Healthy Comfort Food
One of my favorite dishes from the Whole30 adventure (or as I like to call it: Whole29.5) that I did with my friend, Deanna is this easy Pecan Crusted Chicken served on a bed of smashed sweet potatoes. It's healthy comfort food and ready in a half hour. This is also perfect for those who follow a Paleo program. I've also included an Instant Pot recipe. You can use any chicken, but I made these with thighs as I sometimes prefer dark meat. I've made it with boneless breasts and they came ... Read More about Whole30/Paleo Pecan Crusted Chicken – Healthy Comfort Food
Paleo/Whole30 Smothered Pork Chops & Crispy Bacon
It's never been easier to create a delicious meal no matter what meal plan you're following. I did the Whole30 program -- or as I call it -- Whole29.5 with my friend Deanna Reed-Foster whom some of you might know from Chicago Fire. You can read all about what we did to lose weight and feel better. One of our favorite recipes: pork chops smothered in onions and crispy bacon -- yes, you read that right, served on a bed of Smashed Garlic Cauliflower. It's one of the best dishes I've had in a long ... Read More about Paleo/Whole30 Smothered Pork Chops & Crispy Bacon
Whole30/Paleo “Taffy Apple”
I went on the Whole30 program (well, I call it Whole29.5) because eliminating sugar was one of my goals -- I have a sweet tooth which is an understatement. While on the plan, I was worried I'd have cravings I wouldn't be able to satisfy and that turned out not to be the case. First, because I was eating healthy and clean, I had almost no cravings and when I did, it wasn't the same. I found I could easily create a snack I'd enjoy. I found Medjool Dates were the perfect bite and a great way to ... Read More about Whole30/Paleo “Taffy Apple”
Vegetable Frittata Recipe – Tomato, Onion & Spinach
This vegetable frittata recipe is so easy to make. It can be served one slice at a time and made ahead and you don't have to run out to the store for specific ingredients! This frittata recipe can be made with what you have -- and like, and already in your fridge. When my friend's Deanna Reed-Foster and I decided to do Whole30, we made this vegetable frittata recipe and used tomato, spinach, garlic, and onions, but any vegetables or ingredients can be used. Some of my favorite additions for ... Read More about Vegetable Frittata Recipe – Tomato, Onion & Spinach
Spinach, Mushroom, & Prosciutto Frittata Muffins – Whole30/Paleo – Instant Pot
This is a no-brainer and one of the easiest ways to create a healthy breakfast. I love these spinach, mushroom, and prosciutto Frittata muffins -- they're divine. While this was one of the Whole30 recipes, (or as I call my eating adventure, "Whole29.5") I make it all the time. It's Paleo and low carb and also good for those doing Weight Watchers. I've included the oven recipe as well as one to make in the Instant Pot. The easy recipe is below, but basically, you just mix up a few ... Read More about Spinach, Mushroom, & Prosciutto Frittata Muffins – Whole30/Paleo – Instant Pot
One-Pan Baked Chicken and Veggies – Whole30/Paleo
This healthy one-pan or sheet pan baked chicken and vegetable recipe is fast and healthy no matter what diet you follow... and even if you don't. One pan chicken is fast and easy and there's one dish to clean. I made it for my Whole30 challenge (which I call "Whole29.5") and it's also great for Paleo, Low Carb, Weight Watchers and of course anyone who wants a healthy meal. My mother, Bernice loved to make one-pan bakes and I still use her "good glassware" as seen here: It couldn't be ... Read More about One-Pan Baked Chicken and Veggies – Whole30/Paleo
How Whole30 Changed My Life – Twice
Whole30 changed my life. Twice. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired... and changing my diet changed my perspective and my health. The one and only new year's resolution I've made -- and kept was to never make a new year's resolution. That's worked for me for over twenty years. On December 31, 2018 my friend, Deanna Reed-Foster (whom some of you may know from Chicago Fire) and I decided to make a change in our lives and our diet because the time was right. Yes, it coincided with a new ... Read More about How Whole30 Changed My Life – Twice
Instant Pot Chicken Soup
They say wine gets better with age. I think that's also true about friends... especially my friend, Shelly Goldstein. We met when we were 16 years old at Second City when we first started out and we're both still standing! She's a brilliant cabaret artist, singer, and writer. She also makes a mean chicken soup. Make that Instant Pot Chicken Soup. What makes it so amazing? GARLIC! I'll let her explain: Chicken Soup is universally-known as "Jewish Penicillin." Often that's said with a smile, ... Read More about Instant Pot Chicken Soup