Quick recipes

This quick, easy and delicious Italian-style side dish is perfectly cooked. Broccoli is seasoned with olive oil and garlic, and finished with a touch of parmesan.

Sprouted some bean sprouts last week, meanwhile I had some colorful bell peppers needed to be used up, then this was the quick-easy stir-fry I put together.

Sweetened ricotta and chocolate make the perfect South Beach Diet Phase 1 dessert.

These muffins turned out surprisingly delicious and moist. I processed rolled oats in food processor to get the oat flour, and it worked just fine. Buttermilk added some tang and made muffins very moist. Raisin was a yummy addition...

Didn't have marsala so I made a quick red-wine pan sauce using shallots, red wine and a bit of chicken stock and was able to use the brown bits in the skillet and added a touch of butter for a bit of sheen. Also I seasoned the chicken breasts with salt and pepper as well as the spinach with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Very colorful and tasty.

A quick and delicious potato and bacon breakfast pie that's easy to make. Prep the ingredients on Saturday night and pop it in the oven for Sunday morning breakfast!

Another quick and easy homemade bisquick mix recipe to share. Next time when you need some bisquick mix to complete a recipe, remember to make it from scratch, you will be surprised by how easy and tasty!

This is my copycat of the popular salad sold at McDonald's. It's the only thing I eat off their menu and I was anxious to replicate it at home.

A wet paste marinade that works well with beef.

This bok choy, mushrooms, and tofu stir-fry deliver sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor. It's hard not to taste good when you have garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil... all these classic and delicious Asian spices in one dish.

A refreshing summer salad that is made with fresh and seasonal vegetables and berries. Low in fat and calorie, but packed with goodness. Feel free to use blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three.

Who needs all-bran muffins when you can toast up a slice of all-bran bread? Add fruit and nuts and it's a quick and easy grab 'n go breakfast.

A soft yeast dough stuffed with a quick filling of ground beef, cabbage and cheese is reasonably simply and surprisingly addictive. This mid-western Germany classic is perfect for Oktoberfest or any time of year.

Let your wok do the job with this tasty and scrumptious chicken dish that will have you licking your lips!

My 14 year old said "pretty good" much better than a plain ham sandwich.

This refreshing yet delicious salad is very quick and easy to prepare. It can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days.