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The Sauce Takes This Classic To The Next Level!

Do you ever get the weeknight meal blues? You know, when it feels like you’re just serving the same meals over and over again, one week after another. It’s totally ok not to make a restaurant quality dinner every day (or ever!) but if you could find a really easy way to do that, wouldn’t you want to give it a try?

This chicken parmesan with tomato sauce is exactly what you’ve been looking for. It is super quick and easy to make, the ingredients are inexpensive, and everyone loves the flavor! It’s not too spicy for children but the aromas are refined enough for anyone used to dining in fancy restaurants!

If you really want to amp up the flavor, you can use homemade marinara sauce. But don’t worry if you don’t have the time for it! This turns out absolutely delicious even when using store-bought sauce.

You can tweak the seasonings to your taste; I like to add a couple of cloves of crushed garlic when I add the marinara sauce, just to give the flavors an extra boost.

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Quick Tip: You could use regular bread crumbs instead of making your own.

You’ve Never Tried Banana Bread This Scrumptious Before!

Lately I’ve been trying to find new recipes that would make both; a great breakfast and dessert. It seemed like anything I’ve come across has been a little too unhealthy. Now, I don’t mind if my dessert is all butter and sugar but somehow I feel like I should at least try to make something healthier for breakfast… So I was really excited to try this healthier version.

I’ve already made this twice and I have to say, it’s not just my favorite breakfast – my whole family is crazy about it! It definitely takes a healthier approach by using some fat-free yogurt, but don’t let that fool you. This still makes the most delightful dessert, too!

With the addition of walnuts you are going to give your body a great boost on many levels (I suggest you read about the health benefits of walnuts – wow!) And if you feel like this isn’t fancy enough for dessert, try serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. It’s going to blow you away!

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes about 16 servings (well 8, if you like this bread as much as I do!)

There are always two versions of a recipe—one, the traditional rich version; and the other the modified, healthier version. If we will only choose for flavor, we will always choose the traditional one. The one that uses full cream milk instead of low fat. The one that uses original cream cheese instead of lite. The ones that uses heavy cream instead of just milk. However, we sometimes really need to watch over our health. Living a healthy (okay, maybe not totally!) lifestyle will allow us to enjoy food more. The best way to do this is to eat in moderation. Or find the best alternative dish to the original.

Our family loves to eat. Even the ones who have joined our family by marriage, learned to love food because of our family. Lately some of my uncles have had health issues, so my aunts have had to find new ways to make delicious food that fits their dietary restrictions. My aunts keep recreating dishes that will allow their husbands to still eat great meals without sacrificing their health.

Photo courtesy of Gimme Some Oven. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick Tip: Serve with your favorite wine.

Chocolate cookies are the way to go in my home. I mean, chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate chunk, Reese’s, anything goes really! We were never fans of sugar cookies, but give them a chance every now and then. Last week, I decided to try a not so traditional sugar cookie. It was a brown sugar cookie. Seems a bit strange, but I love brown sugar more than white sugar so I figured I would give it a go.

And guess what? They were gooood. They were fluffy, soft and had loads of sugary goodness in them. They were warm out of the oven and had a lovely crunch in them. The brown sugar really changes the texture of them, but for the better. After enjoying a whole batch on my own, I made another and took them over to my neighbor Anne’s house. She and her boys at home ate them all throughout the time I was there. But she gave me a great serving suggestion! They served it with vanilla caramel gelato and it was the perfect combination to enjoy with these cookies. You could also have them with a cup of coffee for another great afternoon treat. Either way, you are going to enjoy these.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Simply Stacie.

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Quick Tip: Use light or dark brown sugar for this.

This Tuna Swiss Melt Casserole is a nice twist on the traditional tuna casserole and makes for a great, quick, and easy midweek meal!

I may have been in the minority of people growing up who actually enjoyed tuna casserole. Maybe it’s just my Gulf Coast upbringing, loving everything from the sea. Even I have to admit that the classic recipes like this can get a bit tired after a while, though. Adding Swiss cheese and tomatoes to the mix makes for a nice upgrade, I think. Swiss cheese is one of those “happy medium” cheeses that has a distinct flavor without being too overpowering, and it actually takes on more depth of flavor when melted. The result: a really creamy casserole with a topping that nicely complements the natural flavor of the tuna. Just make a side salad, and you have a filling, soothing, well-balanced full meal–with minimal effort. Yummy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Bickering Cooks

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Quick tip: Use a 9″ x 13″ baking dish, coated with cooking spray.

This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is perfect for people who want a low-hassle meal and like their meat on the sweet side. It features a sticky-sweet sauce, with the natural mild acidity of the pineapple and mandarin oranges giving it just the right amount of tartness to put the sweet and savory flavors in balance. I have to say, the Hawaiians do know how to blend the Asian and American cooking traditions nicely. I was more than happy to break out my Crock-Pot again to give this a try. And with no pre-cooking even required, this recipe is about as easy as it gets.

For easier cleanup, spray down your slow cooker with some cooking spray or use a liner. You can tweak the sauce in this recipe a bit according to taste. The simplest way to serve this chicken is as shown, on a bed of rice of your choice. I happen to think that jasmine rice goes beautifully with this! That is likely more than enough for a full meal for most people, but if you want some sides, I would recommend some simply cooked carrots and a green vegetable of your choice for a bit of contrast.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Our Table For Seven

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Quick tip: Use slow cooker liners for an easier cleanup!

Are You Ready To Sample Some Of This Incredible Dessert?

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that can best be described as simple but elegant. This Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce recipe includes options for lightening things up a bit while still bringing the great flavor.

My great-grandmother, whom I called Granny and whom Dad called Mama, made a fantastic bread pudding with a whiskey sauce that practically made a dessert by itself. Alas, Granny closely guarded her recipes, and it was lost. I was happy to stumble upon this recipe and indulge in a little nostalgia. Though I can’t say that the recipe is exactly the same, it is similar, and I think that even Granny would have agreed that it is really tasty.

Of course, if you prefer making the sauce without the whiskey, this will still turn out delightful. But I would highly recommend giving it a try! I am definitely not a fan of whiskey but it makes this dessert super flavorful.

Recipe courtesy of Audrey at Dishably. Image courtesy star5112.

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Quick Tip: Drizzle some maple syrup on this bread pudding before digging in. Yum!