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Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Even those who say they don't like Spinach - this stuff is lick the plate good. If you are going to eat carbs, make them the vegetable kind. Use bi...

Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes. No Added Sugar!

The dish stands on its own and goes beautifully with holiday turkey. The Starbucks Sugar Free Caramel Syrup adds incredible flavor without turning ...

Hidden Valley Ranch PROTEIN Dip! Oh yeah, I said it.

Everyone Loves Ranch Dip! In less than a minute you can transform plain yogurt into a delicious dip that EVERYONE will love! It's GUILT FREE. Scoop...

Summer Squash Casserole, Cheesy Baked Perfection!

Your family will love a big scoop of this on their plate next to the roasted chicken thigh or pork chop. Avoid blurting out that its a vegetable ca...

Yucatan Quick Pickled Red Onions

Red onions soak up the flavors of oregano and cumin in this classic pickle, that is served with the achiote roasted pork shoulder banana leaves com...

Sugar Free Bread and Butter Pickles

I bought a few Italian glass jars from Amazon, added a bag of organic salad cucumbers, vinegar and pickling spices to my Walmart Grocery Pick Up or...

Zucchini Ricotta Rolls

This is a fun dish that marries the zucchini I love with both the ricotta filling and the marinara sauce that I also love. Delish and not too diffi...

Zucchini Linguini

Years ago, a lightly Sinatra themed place in Boca Raton named Matteo's, was the first to serve Zucchini Linguini with their outstanding Veal Sorren...

Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Crisp cheese coated sticks that are tender and juicy on the inside. Dip in marinara for a flavor explosion.

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.

One Pan Chicken & Vegetables

PRO TIP: hard vegetables like carrots need to be thin sliced so they cook in the same time as softer vegetables like peppers or zucchini that you c...