This is one of my favorites for a quick, healthy breakfast. I developed this recipe when the boys were young to try and come up with a muffin that wasn’t loaded with sugar, saturated fat and empty calories. It has … Continue reading →
I’m always looking for healthy breakfast alternatives. Most American breakfast foods are laden with fat, sugar and refined carbs, and oatmeal with fruit gets a little old after a while. Avocado toast is a quick, healthy breakfast that uses fresh … Continue reading →
We’re always looking for Zucchini recipes. Here is a great appetizer with a fraction of the calories of breaded zucchini. Thanks to Marilyn Aliede for introducing us to this one. Baked Zucchini Appetizer July 1, 2016 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 … Continue reading →
This is a variation of the basic hummus recipe. We usually serve it with whole wheat pita bread triangles that have been brushed with Olive Oil and toasted in the oven. This is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. … Continue reading →
I am always looking for ways to use up the summer bounty of produce and here’s another one. Benedictine is a Kentucky staple, but little known outside of the state. Now, this culinary creation has nothing to do with the … Continue reading →
Most appetizer recipes are not all that healthy, usually being laced with cheese and other fats. So, here’s a healthy recipe for black bean salsa can be served with corn chips. In the summer I grill the onions and roast … Continue reading →
This is an easy recipe, I came up with it after having something similar at the Tapas Restaurant, La Tasca. It is best if you make it a day ahead so the flavors get to blend. This is one of … Continue reading →
Butternut Squash Soup October 27, 2016 by Mark Karney Ingredients 4-5 pounds butternut squash (2 large) 2 large onions 2 large jalapeno peppers (optional) 1 large russet potato 1 pound carrots 10 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth 3 – … Continue reading →
This is an old Hungarian recipe that I learned from my mother. Natalie and I were campers before kids and kept up the tradition after kids. We always tried to prepare simple, good meals and it was a bonus if … Continue reading →
Calabacita is Spanish for squash, but in New Mexico it can mean a dish made from squash. This is a recipe from New Mexico that came via Char Welch, whose sister lives in Santa Fe. Of course I modified it … Continue reading →
About August we are looking for as many ways as possible to use up the zucchini that is overtaking the garden. Our neighbor, Charlotte Welch, came up with this recipe for zucchini pancakes. It’s the best we’ve ever found. They … Continue reading →
We made this recipe quite often in the past and recently made it again and remembered how good these cheese balls were. This is a relatively easy recipe to make and a bit different than the usual fare. They are … Continue reading →
This is an old family favorite that we always make for our summer neighborhood parties. We learned this recipe from college friends, Mike and Marilyn Sadowski and have been making it ever since. This is probably the recipe that Natalie … Continue reading →
Years ago I was looking for a fresh alternative to the gooey, canned cranberry sauce that was traditional at Thanksgiving. I came up with this simple recipe and we have been serving it on Thanksgiving ever since. It is a … Continue reading →
We have been making a fresh cranberry relish for Thanksgiving as long as I can remember. This recipe is a little more complicated, but it is still no-cook, fresh and healthy. Fresh Cranberry Relish – Fancy November 11, 2015 by Mark … Continue reading →
Sunday morning omelets have been a tradition with us for a long time, especially in the summer when we would rather be eating outside on our porch or deck, rather than at a restaurant. A true omelet is cooked more … Continue reading →
I created this recipe a number of years ago for Natalie when she was suffering from a bit of a cold since she is a big fan of ginger, garlic, and hot peppers. It provided some relief and we’ve been … Continue reading →
My mother would often make this side dish when we would go to Ohio to visit. It was one of Jared’s favorites — I’m glad to have found the recipe which I thought was lost. Grandma Karney’s Broccoli & Rice … Continue reading →
This is a healthy, south-of-the-border-favorite. Freshly made guacamole is a real treat. The secret is getting ripe Avocados that are not too ripe. Ripe Avocados will be darker colored and will feel slightly soft when squeezed. Over-ripe Avocados will feel … Continue reading →
Here’s a interesting variation on mashed potatoes. Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes May 25, 2012 by Mark Karney Ingredients Boiled Potatoes Prepared horseradish Chopped fresh Rosemary Butter or butter substitute Salt and pepper Instructions Boil the potatoes as you normally would. … Continue reading →
We were caught in a January Polar Vortex with temperatures in the minus range and I needed to drive Natalie to work since her car wouldn’t start. I knew I had part of a loaf of multigrain bread left for … Continue reading →
Hummus is a staple of North Africa and the Middle East. This is my own recipe that has less fat than others as I don’t use Tahini which is high in fat. Hummus can be enhanced and modified in many … Continue reading →
Here’s a slightly different version of the basic hummus recipe. This version uses Cannelini Beans and is smoother and whiter than the basic recipe. Serve with pita triangles that have been brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and toasted in … Continue reading →
My son, Jeff, came up with this recipe, and everybody that tries it says that it’s the best Margaritas they have ever had. I know, beer in a margarita sounds weird, but try it before you criticize. Jeff’s Margaritas December … Continue reading →
I created this recipe for New Year’s Day brunch since the Kale in the garden was still in good shape despite snow and evening temperatures in the mid teens. The oven dried tomatoes were frozen in mid September and were … Continue reading →
I don’t think my mother knew what a Vegan was and I’m sure making Vegan cookies never crossed her mind, although she was very health conscious in her cooking in her later years. But, times change and I have a … Continue reading →
This was one of my favorite foods as I was growing up. In my family, it was one of the few traditional Hungarian foods that we ate on a regular basis. It’s still one of Jeff’s favorites, as well as … Continue reading →
My grandmother certainly had no concept of Veganism in her day. But, times change and I have a number of friends who became Vegan this year, some of whom I have gifted at Christmas with nut roll and Kifli. I … Continue reading →
Natalie’s pasta salad is a group favorite at summer gatherings. She gets lots of requests for it, and it keeps well in the summer heat. Natalie’s Pasta Salad June 25, 2016 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta ½ … Continue reading →
Everybody loves Natalie’s potato salad and the boys have all wanted the recipe, but it was never written down. Finally, I had Natalie make the salad and I stopped her at each step, measuring as we went. Forcing her to … Continue reading →