Blog Feed: Kalyn's Kitchen

Pinto Bean Salad Recipe with Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro

Published on 2013-05-19 18:15:00

Pinto Bean Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro is perfect for those times when you *must* have tomatoes, even if it's not quite summer yet.(Updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions for Meatless Monday, May 2013.)

Easy Recipe for Spicy Avocado in Pita

Published on 2013-05-18 09:01:00

One of my favorite options for a quick healthy lunch is this Spicy Avocado in Pita.(Updated May 2013 with better photos and step-by-step instructions.  I've been making this Spicy Avocado in Pita regularly since I first posted it in 2006!)  If

Recipe for Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese

Published on 2013-05-17 09:17:00

These Grilled Portobello Mushrooms are stuffed with sausage, spinach, and cheese, but you could easily make this a vegetarian recipe as well.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and

Leafy Greens Salad with Roasted Chickpeas, Feta, and Mediterranean Sumac Dressing

Published on 2013-05-15 20:06:00

This Leafy Greens Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Feta is perfect for Mediterranean Dressing with Sumac, but if you don't want to make the dressing any lemony vinaigrette will work.Now that you've seen my new favorite salad dressing, I thoug

Shake-in-a-Jar Mediterranean Salad Dressing Recipe with Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon, and Sumac

Published on 2013-05-14 22:24:00

A delicious and easy Mediterranean Dressing that you can use on a variety of greens, beans, or veggies.If you've been reading my blog any time at all, you know I love all types of Mediterranean flavors.  One of the ingredients I discovered throu

Whole Wheat Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe with Roasted Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, and Mushrooms

Published on 2013-05-13 03:00:00

Whole Wheat Orcchiette Pasta Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, and Mushrooms is a perfect salad for Meatless Monday.Today the temperature in Utah is supposed to get above 90F so we've definitely entered the season for warm-weather ea

Twenty Favorite Healthy Recipe Ideas for a Delicious Mother's Day Brunch

Published on 2013-05-10 03:00:00

If you're cooking on Mother's Day, here are 20 favorites you might want to put on the menu.Ever since my Mother died in 1998, Mother's Day has been a bittersweet holiday for me.  Since I had The World's Greatest Mother, the day to re

Whole Wheat Orzo Casserole Recipe with Salmon, Asparagus, and Feta

Published on 2013-05-08 03:00:00

I tried out this Orzo Salmon Casserole on some family members who stopped by, and it was a hit!Salmon. Asparagus. Feta.  Maybe that's all I need to say about this recipe, because if you know me at all, you know a recipe with those favorite ingre

Recipe for Spicy Black Bean Patties with Cilantro, Guacamole, and Tomatoes

Published on 2013-05-06 03:00:00

These Spicy Black Bean Patties would make a perfect dinner for Meatless Monday!My love for black beans is well documented, and I've had black bean patties jotted down in my little notebook of blog ideas for quite a while now.  Then recently I wa

Whole Wheat Spaghetti Salad Recipe with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Olives, and Basil Vinaigrette

Published on 2013-05-04 09:50:00

This delicious pasta salad has broken Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Turkey Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Olives, and a Basil Vinaigrette.It's a big party day at my house, and this delicious Whole Wheat Spaghetti Salad with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Olives

Sauteed Chicken Breasts Recipe with Tarragon-Mustard Pan Sauce

Published on 2013-05-03 09:22:00

This easy and delicious chicken recipe is a good reason to grown French Tarragon in your garden!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and I was reminded of this lovely chicken dish wh

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for April 2013

Published on 2013-05-01 03:00:00

My favorite Phase One Recipes from April 2013 were Lentil Taco Salad, Roasted Asparagus with Gremolata, Roasted Garbanzo and Vegetable Salad, and Spicy Broccoli Jicama Salad.It's May 1, and the gardener inside me is fighting to get out.  Unfortu

Recipe for Deviled Eggs with Green Olives, Capers, and Dijon

Published on 2013-04-29 03:00:00

For green olive lovers, these deviled eggs are about as good as it gets! These Deviled Eggs with Green Olives, Capers, and Dijon were one of the first things I made in my new kitchen.   I wasn't used to the abundance of light so the photos are n

Grilled Salmon Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper, and Parsley Relish

Published on 2013-04-27 11:01:00

This relish with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, and parsley perfectly enhances the flavor of grilled salmon.(Updated April 2013 with better photos and step-by-step photos.)  I first posted this Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper

Kalyn's Kitchen Turns Eight Years Old (and Kalyn Gets a New Kitchen!)

Published on 2013-04-24 14:03:00

(Eight-Candle Cake Image from Bruce's Birthday Images and Links)When I sat down at the computer and wrote this post eight years ago, I couldn't imagine what an adventure I was starting with this little food blog.  Since then I've retired

Recipe for Easy and Amazing Roasted Asparagus with Gremolata

Published on 2013-04-23 17:16:00

If you like asparagus, lemon, garlic, and parsley, this Roasted Asparagus with Gremolata is one of those simple recipes you'll make over and over.I just shared the reasons I think you should add Gremolata to your cooking repertoire, and if you li

How to Make Gremolata and Recipe Ideas for Using Gremolata

Published on 2013-04-23 17:15:00

Gremolata can bring the fresh-herb flavors of summer to your food all year round!Anyone who's been following my blog for a while already knows that I'm a fresh herb enthusiast!  If you're a cook who's discovered the wonderful way tha

Roasted Garbanzo and Vegetable Salad Recipe with Garlic, Feta, Olives, and Basil

Published on 2013-04-22 03:00:00

If you're not a garbanzo fan, make this with another type of beans, but you must try this salad where the beans are roasted with the vegetables!When he was staying at my house, my brother Rand came home one day with a garbanzo salad from the mark

Recipe for Pasta with Italian Sausage and Collard Greens.

Published on 2013-04-20 10:29:00

Collard greens, garlic, and red pepper flakes are tossed with browned turkey Italian sausage and pasta in this easy and delicious recipe.  If you haven't warmed up to collards, use any type of greens you'd like!(Updated with greatly improved

Recipe for Baked Swedish Meatballs

Published on 2013-04-19 09:00:00

Swedish Meatballs made from lean beef and reduced-fat pork sausage are perfectly seasoned.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and these Baked Swedish Meatballs that I first made in

Recipe for Chicken, Black Bean, Avocado, and Radish Salad with Lime and Cilantro

Published on 2013-04-17 03:00:00

Grab some radishes and make this Chicken, Black Bean, Avocado, and Radish Salad with Lime and CilantroI made this Chicken, Black Bean, Avocado, and Radish Salad with Lime and Cilantro several times to get the flavors just right, and when I was making

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe with Whole Wheat Orzo (and the Ninja Cooker!)

Published on 2013-04-15 03:00:00

I made Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli Soup in my new Ninja Cooker, but you can use any slow cooker.Pasta e Fagioli means simply "pasta and beans" and there are many variations of this traditional Italian soup.  If you have an Italian grandmother, this i

Recipe for Tomato, Pepper, and Garbanzo Salad with Sumac

Published on 2013-04-13 10:24:00

A delicious salad with marinated garbanzo beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and a generous amount of parsley!(Updated with new photos and slight tweaks to the recipe; April 2013.)   I first made this salad in the summer of 2006, and I'd had it on m

Recipe for Slow Roasted Asparagus

Published on 2013-04-12 09:35:00

Gorgeous spring asparagus is tossed with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar and then slowly roasted until it's nicely browned and tender.  Perfect! (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my persona

Recipe for Hake Loins Baked with Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Caper Salsa

Published on 2013-04-10 03:00:00

I found lovely Hake loins at Costco, but if you don't have Hake you can use any type of mild white fish to bake with Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Caper Salsa.When you're living in a completely land-locked state like Utah, frozen fish is the na

Recipe for Vegetarian Lentil Taco Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Avocado

Published on 2013-04-08 03:00:00

This Vegetarian Lentil Taco Salad with Tomatoes, Olive, and Avocado can easily be vegan if you skip the optional Ranch Dressing and cheese.I guess I'm officially settled into the new house, because I had my first cooking session with my nephew/co

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and White Beans with Sage (from Ilva and the Silver Spoon)

Published on 2013-04-06 09:05:00

Italian Sausage and White Beans with Sage gets extra flavorful when the cooked beans, sausage, and sage are simmered in the slow cooker with tomatoes and ground fennel.(Updated with new photos and better instructions, April 2013.)  Back in 2005 when

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Homemade Tomato-Garlic Sauce and Chicken Sausage Meatballs

Published on 2013-04-03 03:00:00

Roasted Spaghetti Squash served with a simple homemade tomato sauce and chicken sausage meatballs is a quick and healthy dinner.I'm not sure why I was a little slow to warm up to the idea of spaghetti squash as a replacement for pasta, because I

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2013

Published on 2013-04-01 21:13:00

My favorite Phase One Recipes from March 2013 were Thai-Inspired Ground Turkey Larb Salad, Roasted Bell Peppers and Red Onions with Turkey Italian Sausage, Mediterranean Spinach Salad, and Spicy Sauteed Chickpeas with Ground Beef.It's April, and

African Inspired Vegetarian Crockpot Soup with Peanut Butter, Chiles, Brown Rice, and Lentils

Published on 2013-03-31 22:45:00

African-Inspired Vegetarian Crockpot Soup with Peanut Butter, Chiles, Brown Rice, and Lentils for Meatless Monday.(Updated with step-by-step photos and better pictures, March 2013.)  In Utah the spring weather can change in a minute, and I always li

Ten Fun Ideas for Using Leftover Boiled Eggs, Ham, or Asparagus from Easter

Published on 2013-03-29 09:37:00

Ten fun ideas for using leftover boiled eggs, ham, or asparagus from Easter.I've been in such a frenzy of unpacking boxes around here that I can hardly believe Easter is in two more days!  I still have at least 30 more boxes to unpack, so there

Thai-Inspired Ground Turkey Larb Salad Recipe with Sriracha, Mint, Cilantro, and Peanuts

Published on 2013-03-27 09:50:00

A Thai-inspired salad with ground turkey, Sriracha, Mint, Cilantro, and Peanuts.Last Saturday about 20 Denny family relatives gathered at my house in Salt Lake and moved all my belongings to my new house in Bountiful, which is the suburb of Salt Lake

Easy Recipe for Roasted Bell Peppers and Red Onions with Turkey Italian Sausage (and Moving!)

Published on 2013-03-20 03:00:00

An easy and delicious dinner that started with a new turkey sausage product I found at Costco.It feels ungrateful to complain about how hard it is to move (especially when you're lucky enough to be moving to a wonderful house that you love), but

Slow Cooker Greek Rice Recipe with Red Bell Pepper, Feta, and Kalamata Olives

Published on 2013-03-18 03:00:00

Slow Cooker Greek Rice with Red Bell Pepper, Feta, and Kalamata Olives may not be that photogenic, but this dish is completely delicious and perfect for Meatless Monday.I haven't moved for 25 years, and there's no question that I had complete

Easy Baked Sour Cream Chicken (A kid friendly recipe, first made with Sophia)

Published on 2013-03-16 11:31:00

If you're not against using canned soup, this Baked Sour Cream Chicken is easy, kid-friendly, and delicious.(Updated March 2013 with better photos and step-by-step instructions.)   Right now I'm completely overwhelmed by the mess of moving

Recipe for Leftover Corned Beef Soup with Sauerkraut and Tomatoes

Published on 2013-03-15 09:02:00

If you have leftover corned beef on hand, this soup is a tasty way to use it.(For Friday Favorites I highlight recipes from the past that you may have missed, and this delicious soup with leftover corned beef is a great way to use leftover corned bee

Better-than-Mom's Stovetop Goulash Recipe with Macaroni, Tomatoes, and Ground Beef

Published on 2013-03-13 03:00:00

When you need some homemade comfort food, this Better-than-Mom's Stovetop Goulash with Macaroni, Tomatoes, and Ground Beef will do the trick!A couple of weeks ago I confessed on Twitter that I was making a recipe by Paula Deen, and even though th

Mediterranean Spinach Salad Recipe with Garbanzos, Tomatoes, Radishes, and Sumac-Lemon Vinaigrette

Published on 2013-03-11 02:30:00

Mediterranean Spinach Salad with the same Sumac-Lemon vinaigrette that makes me swoon over Fattoush!I'm still intrigued with Yotam Ottolenghi's Jerusalem, and if you've seen that book you can understand how it inspired the Fattoush-Inspir

Easy Recipe for Sauteed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) with Balsamic Vinegar

Published on 2013-03-09 09:38:00

Broccoli Rabe is a quick veggie side dish, quickly sauteed and drizzled with a little balsamic vinegar.(Updated with better photos, step-by-step photos, better instructions, and recipe links in March 2013.)  Back in 2006 when I was a new food blogge

Spicy Sauteed Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Recipe with Ground Beef and Cilantro

Published on 2013-03-08 09:04:00

A delicious and quick dinner from Mark Bittman with ground beef, chickpeas, and cilantro.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this simple recipe of sauteed chickpeas with a littl

Fifteen Minute Salsa Verde Eggs Recipe

Published on 2013-03-06 03:00:00

These Fifteen Minute Salsa Verde Eggs were a breakfast experiment that's a definite keeper.The idea of eggs cooked in some kind of spicy sauce is what has inspired famous dishes like Shakshuka and Huevos Rancheros.  I could have been thinking so

Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash and Peanut Soup with Red Bell Pepper, LIme, and Cilantro

Published on 2013-03-04 03:00:00

Delicious and can-be-vegan Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Peanut Thai-Inspired Soup with Red Bell Pepper and Cilantro is also gluten-free. There's a good reason why there are so many butternut squash soup recipes, and personally I think it'

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for February 2013 (and Kalyn Gets a New Kitchen!)

Published on 2013-03-02 08:15:00

My favorite Phase One Recipes from February 2013 include CrockPot (or stovetop) Black Bean Chili with Lime and Cilantro, Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan, Vegetarian Greek Lentil Casserole with Bell Peppers and Feta, and Fattoush-Inspired Chopp

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, and Celery (Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad)

Published on 2013-03-01 08:20:00

This slightly-spicy cabbage salad got three thumbs way up when I tested the recipe!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this Spicy Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, and Cele

Recipe for Mark Bittman's Ginger Chicken

Published on 2013-02-26 18:34:00

Mark Bittman's Ginger Chicken is a dish that's easy, delicious, and healthy!(Updated with step-by-step photos and better instructions, February 2013.)  I'm pretty sure I don't have the mental discipline to be one of those bloggers wh

Vegetarian Greek Lentil Casserole Recipe with Bell Peppers and Feta

Published on 2013-02-25 03:00:00

An easy and delicious vegetarian casserole of baked lentils with tomatoes, peppers, and Feta.A few weeks ago my friend Bonnie sent me the link for this recipe and told me how much she and her husband had enjoyed it.  The recipe had two of my favorit

Recipe for Crockpot (or stovetop) Black Bean Chili with Lime and Cilantro

Published on 2013-02-23 09:45:00

A favorite slow cooker black bean chili, thickened with refried beans and flavored with lime and cilantro.(Updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions, February 2013.)  One thing that can be frustrating about food blogging is that the g

Recipe for Ground Turkey and Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Spinach

Published on 2013-02-20 18:23:00

If you enjoy barley in soup, you'll love this soup with ground turkey, barley, mushrooms, and spinach!I'm on a quest to prove that ground turkey doesn't have to be boring, and this comforting and flavorful soup was the latest recipe where

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Published on 2013-02-19 09:48:00

My favorite olive oil for just about everything.There's no question that this Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Costco is long overdue for being chosen as one of my picks for ingredients I buy over and over and happily recommend to the

Fattoush-Inspired Chopped Salad with Tahini-Buttermilk Dressing, Chickpeas, Sumac, and Pine Nuts

Published on 2013-02-18 03:00:00

A chopped salad with many of the flavors found in Fattoush.A few years ago a reader sent me her recipe for Fattoush, and I was smitten at first bite with the traditional Lebanese salad that includes romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, parsley

Celebrating a Year of Slow Cooker Deliciousness as Slow Cooker from Scratch Turns One!

Published on 2013-02-16 03:00:00

A Year of drool-worthy recipes from Slow Cooker from Scratch, and many are South Beach Diet Friendly!A year ago I started my second blog, Slow Cooker from Scratch, and what a year of slow cooker deliciousness it's been!  I was a pretty committed

Red Cabbage and Chicken Asian Salad Recipe with Tangy Cilantro Dressing

Published on 2013-02-15 07:48:00

An amazingly-delicious salad that's a real treat for Phase One! (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.   This salad is a recipe where I subbed sugar snap peas for carrots to make

Recipe for Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Published on 2013-02-13 03:00:00

A simple-but-delicious recipe for baked eggs with mushrooms and Parmesan!I've been a seriously bad blogger this year when it comes to ideas for Valentine's Day (although there are lots of ideas on my Pinterest board for Low-Sugar Valentine

Indian-Spiced Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup Recipe with Spinach and Coconut Milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Published on 2013-02-11 03:00:00

We swooned over this Indian-Spiced Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup with Spinach and Coconut MilkI know some of you are going to take one look at the title of this recipe and veto it because you think the Indian spices, the red lentils, or the spinach is

Recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary, and Red Onions

Published on 2013-02-09 03:00:00

An inexpensive pork sirloin tip roast gets tender and delicious when cooked in the slow cooker with balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and red onions.Food blogging can be pretty frustrating at times, but especially when you've made a recipe that tasted

Recipe for Greek Yogurt Dessert with Hazelnut Agave and Shaved Dark Chocolate

Published on 2013-02-08 08:27:00

Greek Yogurt with Hazelnut Agave Nectar and Shaved Dark Chocolate is a very diet-friendly dessert idea that any chocolate lover would enjoy!(For Friday Favorites I spotlight recipes from the past that you might have missed, and for anyone who might b

Recipe for Ground Turkey Green Chile Soft Tacos with Black Bean Cilantro Salsa

Published on 2013-02-06 10:09:00

Perfectly-seasoned ground turkey taco meat, black bean and cilantro salsa, and softened tortillas combine to make delicious  healthy tacos the whole family will enjoy.Usually by the time a recipe shows up on the blog I've made it two or three ti

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sabatinos Smoked Mozzarella Chicken Sausage with Artichokes and Garlic

Published on 2013-02-05 03:00:00

These delicious chicken sausages are low-sugar, gluten-free, nitrite-free and relatively low in fat.Sometime in December I bought my first package of these Sabatinos Smoked Mozzarella Chicken Sausage with Artichokes and Garlic at Costco, and frankly

Slow Cooker (or Stovetop) Vegetarian Black Bean and Rice Soup with Lime and Cilantro

Published on 2013-02-03 11:43:00

I've made this Slow Cooker Black Bean and Rice Soup many times for parties!(Updated February 2013 with better photos and instructions.)  I first made this recipe when black beans had been on my mind, and this recipe was one of those intuitive o

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up from January 2013

Published on 2013-02-01 03:00:00

My Favorite Phase One Recipes from January included Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps, Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken, Spicy Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef and Black Beans, and Shrimp Salad Cabbage Cups. It's February!  And if you were following along w

Recipe for Spicy Cilantro-Peanut Slaw

Published on 2013-01-31 19:48:00

This Spicy Cilantro-Peanut Slaw is something I could eat over and over!(It's the very last day for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and I'm proud I haven't missed a single day even thought I got a broken arm the second week of the mont

Slow Cooker Recipe for Pulled Pork with Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauce

Published on 2013-01-30 19:31:00

Just make the barbecue sauce with all Stevia or Splenda and you can enjoy this pulled pork for Phase One!(I'm afraid that breaking my arm three weeks ago put a crimp in any plans I had for a special round-up of Superbowl Recipes, but I decided I

Chicken, Broccoli, and Red Bell Pepper Salad Recipe with Peanut Butter Dressing

Published on 2013-01-29 19:07:00

Chicken, Broccoli, and Red Bell Pepper Salad with Peanut Sauce Dressing is unique and delicious!There's a lot to love about this Chicken, Broccoli, and Red Bell Pepper Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing made from chunks of shredded chicken, small

Recipe for Asian Lettuce Cups (or wraps) with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling

Published on 2013-01-28 19:37:00

Spicy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps, perfect for Phase One!(Before we end A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes I didn't want to forget this favorite recipe for spicy ground turkey lettuce wraps.  Not only are lettuce wraps a perfect fun dish for Pha

Vegetarian Recipe for Green Chile and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole

Published on 2013-01-27 19:19:00

This Vegetarian Green Chile and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole is a perfect Meatless Monday dishThis new recipe for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes is the firstborn child of my Green Chile Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef and Layered Mexic

Recipe for Almond and Parmesan Baked Tilapia

Published on 2013-01-26 18:28:00

This Baked Tilapia with an Almond-Parmesan Crust is easy and delicious.(We're nearing the end of A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and I wanted to be sure to share this delicious way to cook Tilapia.  I could easily eat this once a week, even

Recipe for Grain-Free Meatloaf with Tomatoes, Fennel, and Flax Seed (Phase One, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)

Published on 2013-01-24 17:32:00

This healthy grain free meatloaf is Phase One, Gluten-Free, and Low-Carb!(For today's post for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, I've updated the photos for this favorite meatloaf from 2007 that has lean ground beef, turkey Italian sausage,

Recipe for Broken Arm Breakfast Casserole with Cottage Cheese, Bacon, Feta, and Green Onions

Published on 2013-01-23 20:42:00

If you have a broken arm (or just want a smaller size) this is a delicious breakfast casserole!It's now been two weeks since I slipped on my icy steps and landed flat on my back with a broken arm.   Before that I'd been doing well with my y

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe with Lime and Melted Mozzarella

Published on 2013-01-21 19:00:00

Flavorful chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with salsa and lime, then it goes under the broiler with cheese!This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Lime and Melted Mozzarella is a new recipe for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and I'm pretty s

Chipotle and Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Double Cilantro (Vegetarian, can easily be made vegan)

Published on 2013-01-20 17:09:00

A delightful and slightly spicy soup made with black-eyed peas.(Today's choice for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes is this unusual and delicious soup made from black-eyed peas, herbs, and a touch of spicy ground Chipotle pepper.  You'd ha

Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup Recipe with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Herbs

Published on 2013-01-19 19:38:00

Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Herbs will warm you up!(Salt Lake is having a few weeks of below freezing temperatures, so a hearty and warming soup like this one seems perfect for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes. 

Recipe for Shrimp Salad Cabbage Cups

Published on 2013-01-18 18:05:00

A treat for Phase One, inspired by the Denny family favorite Shrimp and Macaroni Salad.Here's a brand new recipe for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and since I made this and photographed it with a broken arm, I think it's safe to say tha

Recipe for Mexican Baked Eggs with Black Beans, Tomatoes, Green Chiles, and Cilantro

Published on 2013-01-17 19:19:00

No one will think about dieting when you serve these Mexican Baked Eggs!(Day two with a hard cast on my broken arm, and although I'm slow at doing everything I'm hoping I'll get better at typing within a few days so I can share some brand

Recipe for "Breaded" Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce (Gluten-Free)

Published on 2013-01-16 21:04:00

Breaded Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce are great for Phase One(Today I got the hard cast on my broken arm, and it's going to be very slow typing for a while.  Luckily I have good things from the past that I can feature for A Month of Daily

Twenty Favorite Slow Cooker (CrockPot) Recipes to Enjoy, Suitable for The South Beach Diet Phase One!

Published on 2013-01-14 18:00:00

The Slow Cooker can really help with Phase One, so here are 20 favorite slow cooker Phase One recipes!I can tell by my daily stats that there are a lot of you following along with A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and something I think makes Phase

Recipe for Stir-Fried Marinated Tofu and Mushrooms

Published on 2013-01-13 17:50:00

If you limit the serving size, you can eat this Stir-Fried Marinated Tofu and Mushrooms for Phase One.We're chugging along with A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and for anyone who likes tofu this delicious Stir-Fried and Marinated Tofu with Mu

Slow Cooker Bavarian Pork Sirloin Tip Roast with Sour Cream Gravy

Published on 2013-01-12 19:34:00

An ultra lean pork sirloin tip roast gets tender and flavorful in the slow cooker.Even though I've been adding photos and re-doing posts on the blog for years now, there are still a few recipes hanging out in the archives without a photo, and whe

Recipe for Chicken, Black Bean, and Cilantro Soup

Published on 2013-01-11 18:35:00

This tasty Chicken, Black Bean and Cilantro Soup is great for Phase One.(Salt Lake has gotten about 24 inches of snow in the last 24 hours, and I could use some comfort food, so this delicious Chicken, Black Bean, and Cilantro Soup sounds perfect for

Recipe for Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Baked with Eggs

Published on 2013-01-10 18:50:00

Lots of broccoli with a little ham and low-fat mozzarella, baked with eggs.  Delish! If you're trying Phase One for the new year how's it going for you?  So far Phase One is going well for me, but I'm now an official member of the Two-F

Recipe for Ground Chicken (or Turkey) and Chickpea Curry Stew with Yogurt and Cilantro

Published on 2013-01-09 19:25:00

A tasty Phase One stew with ground turkey!(Things were going along smoothly for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and then today I fell on the icy steps and broke my arm.  Ugh.  I'm going to try to corral my cooking assistant/nephew Jake to t

Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole Recipe with Ground Beef, Black Beans, and Tomatoes

Published on 2013-01-08 19:13:00

Having this Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole in the fridge can really help you with Phase One!This Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef, Black Beans, and Tomatoes is a new recipe for our A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes.  I'

Recipe for Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan

Published on 2013-01-07 18:44:00

Roasting brings out amazing flavors in fresh green beans and mushrooms!(Todays pick for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes is these delicious Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan.  You might think of green beans as a summertime

Slow Cooker Recipe for Vegetarian Greek Lentil Soup with Tomatoes, Spinach, and Feta

Published on 2013-01-06 18:51:00

Delicious vegetarian lentil soup with Greek flavors and a sprinkling of Feta!How about an ultra-tasty lentil soup for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes?  I've been a lover of lentils for quite a few years now so there are many variations of Len

Recipe for Wake-Up-Your-Mouth Thai Cucumber Salad

Published on 2013-01-05 18:48:00

This Phase One Thai Cucumber Salad is perfect as a side dish for any main dish with Asian flavors.(For A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, this cucumber salad with slightly spicy Thai flavors is something I'd never get tired of eating, and when I

Slow Cooker Recipe for Cabbage Soup with Tomatoes, Chicken-Garlic Sausage, and Parmesan

Published on 2013-01-04 19:25:00

Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup with lots of flavor from Tomatoes, Chicken-Garlic Sausage, and Parmesan.Next up for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes is this delicious Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup.  I hope no one has flashbacks of The Cabbage Soup Diet when t

Recipe for Chicken and Shredded Cabbage Salad with Mustard and Celery Seed

Published on 2013-01-03 20:04:00

This Chicken and Shredded Cabbage Salad is so good you might forget it's Phase One.(We're celebrating the new year with A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and this Chicken and Shredded Cabbage Salad with Mustard and Celery Seeds from 2009 is

Recipe for Chicken-Garlic Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake

Published on 2013-01-02 21:03:00

Low-Fat Chicken-Garlic Sausage, Kale, Mozzarella, and just enough egg to hold it together!This new Chicken-Garlic Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake is on the menu today for A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and starting the day out with a hear

Recipe for Leftover Roast Beef Italian Stew

Published on 2013-01-01 19:16:00

A delicious stew with no potatoes or carrots, perfectly satisfying for Phase One!(For January I'm sharing A Month of Daily Phase One Recipes, and this stew from the very early days of my blog is a perfect example of how recipes can be adapted to

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for December 2012 (and Happy New Year Everyone!)

Published on 2013-01-01 03:00:00

A Delicious Assortment of South Beach Diet Phase One Recipe Ideas from December 2012.  (Photos above from Kalyn's Kitchen, Cookin' Canuck, Simply Recipes, and The Perfect Pantry.)Everyone who is raring to go and ready to start Phase One toda

Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe with Chicken-Garlic Sausage and Bell Peppers

Published on 2012-12-30 03:00:00

A quick and tasty Black-Eyed Pea Soup for good luck on New Year's Day, and it's Phase One!I need to give Meatless Monday fans a raincheck this week so I can share this Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Chicken Garlic Soup and Bell Peppers before

The Top Ten Recipes of 2012 from Kalyn's Kitchen (plus Ten Honorable Mentions)

Published on 2012-12-28 03:00:00

Narrowing it down is tough, but here are my Top Ten Recipes for 2012 and ten more Honorable Mentions!I love those end-of-year lists that pop up between Christmas and New Year's Day, so each December I scan through the monthly archives and save re

Red and Green Christmas Rice with Bell Peppers, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (and Happy Holidays!)

Published on 2012-12-23 11:14:00

Christmas Rice is loaded with flavor from red and green bell pepper, Parmesan, and pine nuts.I want to share one more recipe before I take most of next week off the enjoy the holidays with my family, and if you're making any kind of formal dinner

Navy Bean and Refried Bean Stew Recipe with Ham, Leeks, and Tomatoes

Published on 2012-12-21 10:10:00

This Phase One Navy Bean and Refried Bean Stew with Ham, Leeks, and Tomatoes would be a great use for leftover holiday ham.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  If you're having

Fifteen Low-Sugar (or Sugar-Free) Cookies to Bake for the Holidays

Published on 2012-12-18 03:00:00

These Flourless and Low-Sugar Chocolate Shortbread Cookies (made with Stevia or Splenda) are also gluten-free!In almost eight years of food blogging I've probably tried about 50 different variations for low-sugar or sugar-free cookies, and yet on

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-12-16 20:06:00

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro is a great meatless meal.I'm a well-documented fan of butternut squash, so you might be surprised to hear this is only the second time I've made a soup using my favor

Low-Sugar and Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops with Almonds (Gluten-Free)

Published on 2012-12-15 09:56:00

These Low-Sugar and Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops are also gluten-free!In December many food blogs are featuring an ongoing series of sugary treats, and I've been resisting the Christmas cookie baking fever for a few weeks now.  But every ye

Easy Recipe for Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chicken-Garlic Sausage

Published on 2012-12-12 10:54:00

Easy and delicious Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Low-Fat and Gluten-Free Chicken Sausage!Do you like sweet potatoes?  My nephew and cooking assistant Jake has never really been a fan, but when we made this simple recipe for Roasted Spicy Sweet P

Vegetarian Curried Brown Rice and Broccoli Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce

Published on 2012-12-09 20:28:00

A layered casserole with curried brown rice, broccoli, a creamy curry sauce, and just enough low-fat cheese!Now that I have officially been given the title of Casserole Queen, it seemed fun to challenge myself with creating more meatless casseroles.

Recipe for Easy Brown Rice Casserole with Turkey Italian Sausage and Green Bell Pepper

Published on 2012-12-08 08:50:00

This casserole with brown rice, turkey Italian sausage, and green bell pepper was one of the Ziplist Best of 2012 Recipes!(Updated December 2012) Today's my birthday, which makes it even more fun that Ziplist has named me Casserole Queen for this

Recipe for Chicken Egg Foo Yung with Mushrooms and Green Onions

Published on 2012-12-07 08:05:00

If you like Egg Foo Yung in restaurants, this is a delicious version to make at home.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  If you've never thought of making Egg Foo Yung at home

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe with Turkey Bratwurst, Leeks, and Sherry Vinegar

Published on 2012-12-05 16:34:00

A delicious Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Turkey Bratwurst, Leeks, and Sherry Vinegar.If I had to narrow down my pantry to only ten ingredients, one thing that would definitely make the cut is lentils.  There are so many interesting ways to cook this

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Anchor Hocking 12 Cup Bake-and-Store Glass Casserole Dish

Published on 2012-12-04 03:00:00

This little square dish I found at Home Goods has become my favorite baking dish for casseroles!This week my nephew and cooking assistant Jake were working on a new vegetarian casserole when Jake remarked again how much he liked the new square casser

Recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash Wedges with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce, Sumac, and Aleppo Pepper

Published on 2012-12-02 20:16:00

Roasted Butternut Squash Wedges with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce, Sumac, and Aleppo Pepper is a satisfying meatless dish.Raise your hand if you're a member of the Roasted Butternut Squash Fan Club.  Of course my own hand is wildly waving in the air, whi

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-up for November 2012

Published on 2012-12-01 09:51:00

My Phase One Pick for November 2012 was this Turkey Salad with Indian Spices, Lemon, and Cilantro.Let's all wave goodbye to November.  And since another month has ended, it's time for another round-up of South Beach Diet Phase One recipes I&

Recipe for Arugula Chickpea Salad with Feta and Balsamic-Tahini Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-11-30 09:53:00

I love this Arugula Chickpea Salad with Feta and Balsamic-Tahini Vinaigrette.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This recipe from 2010 has arugula, chickpeas, feta, balsamic vineg

Recipe for Spicy Slow Cooker Soup with Ground Turkey, Pinto Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Green Chiles

Published on 2012-11-27 17:07:00

A spicy slow cooker soup, with Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce adding some heat.Ever since I made the Layered Mexican Casserole with Chicken and Green Chiles I find myself grabbing a few cans of Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce whenever I'm at

Baked Mini-Frittata Recipe with Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese, and Feta (Phase One, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

Published on 2012-11-26 03:00:00

Baked Mini-Frittatas with Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese, and Feta are great for Meatless Monday.I often make Egg Muffins, but this recipe for Baked Mini-Frittatas with Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese, and Feta is different, something I'd eat with a fork, m

Slow Cooker (Crockpot) Recipe for Pot Roast with Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce

Published on 2012-11-24 14:59:00

Pot Roast with Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce, made in the slow cooker.(Updated with improved photos and step-by-step instructions, November 2012.)  I know some people are still looking for leftover turkey recipes, but if your turkey is gone and you

Twenty-Five Tasty Recipes Using Leftover Turkey (or chicken) and Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Published on 2012-11-20 11:10:00

I made this Layered Mexican Casserole with chicken, but it would be a perfect use for leftover turkey!(Updated with five more great ideas for turkey leftovers November 2012.)  I love to write round-up posts spotlighting my favorite recipes, but the

Recipe for Leftover Turkey (or chicken) Salad with Indian Spices, Lemon, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-11-20 03:00:00

Here's a Phase One turkey salad to get you back to reality after Thanksgiving!You can't go wrong with any of my leftover turkey ideas, but this delicious salad with leftover turkey (or chicken) is an especially good option for anyone who want

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Moroccan Spices (and 10 More Tasty Ideas for Roasted Vegetables!)

Published on 2012-11-19 10:24:00

I'd eat this Roasted Butternut Squash with Moroccan Spices for a Meatless Monday option any time of year!(Updated with better photos, November 2012.)  Although I'm still mostly focused on Thanksgiving Recipes around here, since it's Mond

Recipe for Leftover Turkey (or chicken) Shepherd's Pie Casserole with Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower Topping

Published on 2012-11-18 03:00:00

This Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping is a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.Yes, I realize a lot of you are still looking for Thanksgiving Recipes, but in the weird world of food blogging I've already tested a few recipe

Pureed Cauliflower Recipe with Garlic, Parmesan, and Goat Cheese (Plus 10 More Yummy Cauliflower Ideas!)

Published on 2012-11-17 11:07:00

Delicious Pureed Cauliflower that's a healthy dish with no desired to act like potatoes!(Updated with new photos and better instructions, November 2012. While we're spotlighting Thanksgiving Recipes I thought I'd mention this lovely mashe

Recipe for Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan (plus 10 More Broccoli Recipes for Thanksgiving)

Published on 2012-11-16 09:28:00

(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan is one of the ways I regularly cook broccoli for a special occasion, and it's always a hit.)It

Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe for a Thanksgiving Dessert

Published on 2012-11-15 09:51:00

I think this Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is officially my favorite Thanksgiving Dessert.(Updated November 2012.  As we count down to turkey day, I'm going to highlight some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes.  This Low-Sugar Pumpkin Chees

Recipe for Arugula, Red Grape, and Shaved Manchego Salad (and 10 More Salad Ideas for Thanksgiving)

Published on 2012-11-14 11:12:00

I'd love this flavorful salad with arugula, red grapes, Manchego cheese, and almonds for Thanksgiving!I've been talking with my sister Val about Thanksgiving dinner plans, so I think the countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun, and thi

Savory Roasted White Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Red Onions, Rosemary, and Parmesan

Published on 2012-11-13 10:13:00

Savory Roasted White Sweet Potatoes with Red Onion, Rosemary, and Parmesan.(Updated with step-by-step photos, better instructions, and a PSA about sweet potatoes in November 2012.)  Through the years I've added a lot of ideas for roasted vegetab

Recipe for Vegan Farro and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Pine Nuts and Tahini-Sumac Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-11-11 16:13:00

This Farro and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad would be a great meatless main dish or a Thanksgiving side dish.Recipe ideas are constantly popping into my head, and every once in a while I get one that ends up being a complete winner like this Vegan Farro

Barely-Cooked Green Beans with Tahini-Lemon Sauce (plus 10 More Green Beans Recipes for Thanksgiving)

Published on 2012-11-10 10:36:00

Barely-Cooked Green Beans with Tahini-Lemon Sauce and Parsley are a great Thanksgiving side dish!Thanksgiving is kind of a fun paradox.  Even though it's a food holiday where most people have traditional favorites that they make every year, it&#

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts

Published on 2012-11-09 10:06:00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts was the recipe that turned me into a Brussels Sprouts fan!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  It's time to star

Recipe for Apple-Jicama Slaw with Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Dressing

Published on 2012-11-06 21:35:00

This Apple-Jicama Slaw with Spicy Sriracha Dressing is a fall salad that would be great on the Thanksgiving table.Over the weekend I spent a couple of hours updating my index page for Thanksgiving Recipes, a great collection of lower-glycemic holiday

Recipe for Meatless Penne Pasta with White Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, and Herbs

Published on 2012-11-04 19:34:00

A delicious meatless sauce for penne pasta with white beans, roasted tomatoes, and herbs.(Updated with new photos and better instructions, November 2012.)  The longer you've been food blogging, the more certain it is is that you have some wonder

Recipe for Baked Whole Wheat Spaghetti Casserole with Turkey Italian Sausage and Mozzarella

Published on 2012-11-03 12:13:00

My lighter version of Baked Whole Wheat Spaghetti Casserole with Turkey Italian Sausage and Mozzarella.Even when you're committed to healthy eating, once in a while you want something that's pure comfort food, so when I saw the Baked Spaghett

Recipe for Onion Gratin with Rosemary and Thyme

Published on 2012-11-02 09:39:00

This Onion Gratin with Rosemary and Thyme is a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  It's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving Recipes, a

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for October 2012

Published on 2012-11-01 05:00:00

This month's pick: Layered Mexican Casserole with Chicken, Green Chiles, Pinto Beans, and Cheese.The extended Denny family has quite a few people who've lost weight using principles from the South Beach Diet, and one of them is my niece Emily

Slow Cooker Recipe for Mediterranean Beef Stew with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar

Published on 2012-10-30 20:01:00

A tummy-warming beef stew for the adults to eat while kids are eating candy!(Updated with better photos and instructions, October 2012.)  On Halloween night you know the kids aren't going to want to eat anything but candy, so why not make this slow cooker beef stew with lots of adult flavors to keep the grown-ups happy?  You can start this mid morning and by dinner time it will be ready to go.  If you'll be gone all day, just do the advance prep the night before, refrigerate the ingre [..]

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup Recipe with Shaved Parmesan

Published on 2012-10-29 05:00:00

A Meatless Monday Slow Cooker Soup with Cannellini Beans, Kale, and slivers of freshly-grated Parmesan!As much as I whine about the cold weather, when you look at the Soup, Stew, and Chili section of my recipe archives you can tell I love cold-weather dishes, especially soup.  Some of my favorite soups are the ones where I start with an idea and add things until it tastes good, but even when I have a recipe to start with like I did this time, I tend to improvise with most of the soups I make.  [..]

Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes with Sriracha-Ranch Dipping Sauce (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Phase One)

Published on 2012-10-27 05:00:00

Baked green tomatoes, coated with seasoned almond flour and served with a spicy Sriracha-Ranch sauce!I wasn't sure if it was too late in the year to post a recipe using green tomatoes, but when I did a little internet research, lots of people told me they still had green tomatoes.  And if you still have green tomatoes, do I dare to say that you *must* make these Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes with Sriracha-Ranch dipping sauce.  Seriously, they were so good that I wondered why it has taken me so [..]

Recipe for Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Swiss Chard

Published on 2012-10-26 09:15:00

This tasty stir-fried swiss chard has just enough heat to get your attention!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Swiss Chard is a perfect side dish to serve with tofu or great by itself for a meatless meal!) I started growing swiss chard in my garden about five years ago when my good friend Pat told me how you could cut the chard leaves and the plant would produce new ones over and over.  That s [..]

Recipe for Chicken Soup with Farro, Kale, and Turmeric

Published on 2012-10-24 05:00:00

This tummy-warming chicken soup has farro, kale, and turmeric to brighten the flavors.I love chicken soup, but without enough spices to bring out flavor it can sometimes be a bit ho-hum, which is why I used generous amounts of dried thyme, dried sage, and ground turmeric in this Chicken Soup with Farro, Kale, and Turmeric.  If you're not familiar with turmeric, it's the spice that gives curry powder the bright yellow color and it goes well with many savory flavors.  Farro is an ingredi [..]

Recipe for Spicy Vegan Peanut Butter Tofu with Sriracha

Published on 2012-10-22 05:00:00

Strips of firm tofu are browned and served with a peanut-butter Sriracha sauce! I've been on a tofu kick lately, but this Spicy Vegan Peanut Butter Tofu with Sriracha might be my favorite tofu recipe yet.  Jake and I made this a few times to get the flavors just right, and the recipe we ended up with features browned strips of firm tofu finished off with a sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, smooth peanut butter, raw agave nectar, Sriracha, and a little vegetable stock or water.  One se [..]

The 2012 Garden is Winding Down (Final Garden Update for 2012)

Published on 2012-10-21 10:44:00

When the garden is winding down each fall, I freeze fresh herbs to use all through the winter.  In this photo sage leaves, rosemary, and thyme are ready to go into the freezer.It's been a while since I've posted a garden update, but this year's garden has been one of my most productive ever.  Now fall is here and the garden is definitely winding down.  I'm always sad to see the garden produce come to an end, so this time of year I'm busy freezing things from the garden. (S [..]

How to Make Minced Garlic for the Freezer and Stop Paying High Prices for Minced Garlic in a Jar

Published on 2012-10-17 10:02:00

Make your own minced garlic and freeze, then thaw in the fridge when you need minced garlic.I know some of you are total garlic purists who'd never use anything but freshly peeled and minced garlic, and those people won't need this tip.  I do use fresh garlic for any dish where I want that sharp garlic flavor, and love my little garlic chopper when I need to chop a lot quickly.  But for lots of recipes, especially when the garlic is going to be simmered in a sauce, soup, or stew, I lik [..]

Recipe for Macaroni with Greens, Lemon, and Parmesan

Published on 2012-10-14 19:06:00

I could make a meal out of this Macaroni with Greens, Lemon, and Parmesan!(First posted in 2006; updated with better photos and instructions in October 2012.)  Through the years I've tried quite a few recipes that featured some combination of pasta and greens, and I don't think it's any secret that kale has become the variety of greens I'm most fond of.  So while I was a little ambivalent about the mustard greens I used when I first created this recipe, this time I absolutely s [..]

Layered Mexican Casserole Recipe with Chicken, Green Chiles, Pinto Beans, and Cheese

Published on 2012-10-13 05:00:00

This Layered Mexican Casserole is Phase One and Gluten-Free!I grew up eating casseroles, which in those days usually had white rice, noodles, pastry, tortillas, or potatoes, and some kind of canned cream soup.   Then I changed my eating habits and didn't want to use those ingredients any more, but I still craved the comfort-food appeal of a casserole, as well as the way they make such great leftovers.  To fill that casserole craving I've been experimenting for several years with update [..]

Double Mushroom Soup Recipe (Inspired by Anthony Bourdain's Mushroom Soup)

Published on 2012-10-12 11:27:00

This delicious mushroom soup has two kinds of mushrooms and extra flavor from balsamic vinegar.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this Double Mushroom Soup from 2009 is one of the best mushroom soups I've ever tasted!) Not only is this the best-tasting dish I've ever made out of old mushrooms in the fridge that were close to past-their-prime status, but it's also the best mushroom soup I've ever made, and i [..]

Turkey Meatballs with Romano Cheese and Herbs (Phase One, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

Published on 2012-10-10 11:09:00

These low-carb and gluten-free turkey meatballs are flavorful and have added nutrition from hemp hearts.(Updated October 2012, with better photos, better instructions, and the addition of Hemp Hearts for added nutrition.)  When I first tried these meatballs back in 2009, ground turkey was something I'd been working hard to gain an appreciation for, since it's low in saturated fat (therefore South Beach Diet friendly.)  Now I've been using ground turkey in meatballs and meatloaf f [..]

Recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Peppers, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-10-08 05:00:00

The only regret about this Black-Eyed Pea Salad was that we didn't double the recipe!There are a lot of salad recipes on the blog, and only a few of them become my personal favorites that get repeated over and over for parties and other get-togethers, but this Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Peppers, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette went right to the top of that list!  When I made this with Jake, the only thing we would have changed was to double the recipe so we had more leftovers.  We used [..]

Flourless Egg and Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffin Recipe (Nutrient-dense, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

Published on 2012-10-06 11:28:00

These kicked-up flourless breakfast muffins will start your day off right.My recipe for simple Egg "Muffins" has been one of the most popular recipes on Kalyn's Kitchen for quite a while, and it's something I still enjoy for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.  But even the best breakfast idea can get boring when you've made it for years, so about a month ago I set my mind to creating a different type of savory breakfast muffin.  I wanted a muffin that had eggs, but with a more texture [..]

Pressure Cooker Recipe for Pinto Bean and Ground Beef Stew with Cumin and Cilantro

Published on 2012-10-05 10:19:00

I made this delicious stew in a few minutes in my pressure cooker, but you can make it in a regular pan.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I first made this delicious pressure cooker stew back in 2009, and my friend Barbara's fantastic new pressure cooker blog is inspiring me to get going on some new recipes for the pressure cooker!) This delightful stew with pinto beans, ground beef, and cilantro is something I had for [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Garofalo Whole Wheat Fusilli

Published on 2012-10-03 05:00:00

If you haven't been happy with other whole wheat pasta, I'm betting you will love this brand!It's been a while since I've recommended a new product as one of my Kalyn's Kitchen Picks, but lately I've been loving this Garofalo Whole Wheat Fusilli so much, I decided it really deserves to be honored.  I first discovered this brand when my Costco started carrying Garofalo Organic Whole Wheat Italian Spaghetti, something I featured as a pick back in 2008.  Then I had a reade [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for September 2012

Published on 2012-10-02 05:00:00

These Slow Cooker Spicy Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos were my Phase One pick for September!I normally publish my monthly round-up of Phase One recipes on the first day of each month.  But since yesterday was World Vegetarian Day as well as being Meatless Monday, it didn't seem like a good week to skip the Meatless Monday post!  But even if it's a day late, this round-up is filled with tasty-sounding Phase One ideas, just in case anyone is doing Phase One for a little pre-holiday [..]

Recipe for Sriracha-Spiced Stir-Fried Tofu with Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Thai Basil

Published on 2012-10-01 05:00:00

Ultra flavorful Sriracha-Spiced Stir-Fried Tofu with Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Thai BasilSince today is World Vegetarian Day as well as being Meatless Monday, it does seem fitting that I'm sharing a recipe that has tofu, don't you think?  I know this Sriracha-Spiced Stir-Fried Tofu with Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, and Thai Basil has two strikes against it for some of you with tofu and eggplant on the ingredients list, but trust me when I say it was so delicious that it tasted like [..]

Recipe for Slow Cooker Cannellini Bean Stew with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage, and Kale

Published on 2012-09-29 05:00:00

Turkey Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Cannellini Beans, and Kale turn into a delicious stew in the slow cooker!My friend Lydia and I have both become quite infatuated with experiments in our slow cookers, and the experimental part in this Slow Cooker Cannellini Bean Stew with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage, and Kale was adding the kale to the slow cooker after the other ingredients had cooked for a few hours.  I was really thrilled with how the raw kale softened perfectly in the slow cooker with just a [..]

Shrimp, Avocado, and Red Pepper Salad Recipe

Published on 2012-09-25 19:38:00

A delicious salad with shrimp, avocado, red bell pepper, and celery.(First posted 2007.  Updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions, September 2012.)  A few days ago I posted 90 Healthy No-Heat Lunches for Taking to Work, and I don't think I even included this favorite salad from back in 2007, but this would make a great take-to-work salad, especially if you kept the avocado separate and mixed it in just before you eat.  Fresh shrimp is pretty much impossible to find in Utah [..]

Recipe for Val's Easy and Amazing Yellow Squash with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Published on 2012-09-24 05:00:00

If you're like me and still have garden squash, this recipe is a Must Try!When my sister Val called last week and told me she'd come up with a new way to cook yellow squash that was becoming her new favorite, I couldn't wait to try it, and I loved this combination of yellow squash sauteed with onion and a generous amount of garlic, barely warmed tomatoes, and Parmesan.  I made it again with Val's son Jake to take photos, and he agreed it was definitely a keeper.  I know that Fa [..]

90 Healthy No-Heat Lunches for Taking to Work

Published on 2012-09-22 05:00:00

Pack egg salad mixture, lettuce, and pita for Egg Salad in Pita with Green Olives, Green Onions and Dijon.During the years I taught elementary school and also worked on this blog, I was grateful for leftovers that I could take to school and warm up for lunch,  But when you don't have a place to heat food at the workplace, healthy lunches are a lot more challenging.  I had a request on the Kalyn's Kitchen Facebook page to share ideas for healthy brown bag lunches that don't need to [..]

Recipe for Black Bean Salad with Jicama, Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Lime

Published on 2012-09-21 10:07:00

A delicious salad combination with black beans, jicama, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This salad with black beans, jicama, tomatoes, and Cilantro is something I highly recommend making before the garden tomatoes disappear for another year.)I'm still savoring the end-of-summer tomatoes from my garden, so I hope tomato-deprived readers won't be too upset if I share a few more recipes u [..]

Recipe for Swiss Chard, Mozzarella, and Feta Egg Bake

Published on 2012-09-18 21:24:00

It may be nearly fall but my garden is still overflowing with Swiss chard, and this is a great way to use it.Whether you're trying to lose weight or just trying to eat a healthy diet, you can never go wrong by eating more vegetables.  A few years ago I realized one way up your daily intake of veggies was by incorporating vegetables into breakfast dishes, and since then I've come up with lots of different breakfast ideas that involve vegetables.  You can use vegetables in breakfast cass [..]

Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe with Fried Kale, Tomato Sauce, and Goat Cheese

Published on 2012-09-17 05:00:00

This Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe with Fried Kale, Tomato Sauce, and Goat Cheese is a quick dinner.Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than a simple bowl of pasta with a few flavorful ingredients.  When I make pasta for a main dish, I try to use a lot of healthful low-glycemic ingredients in proportion to the amount of pasta, and this recipe for Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta with Fried Kale, Tomato Sauce, and Goat Cheese uses a generous amount of fried kale and a simple-but- [..]

Leftover Chicken Pesto Salad Recipe with Edamame (or Peas)

Published on 2012-09-16 10:45:00

Leftover Chicken Pesto Salad is the perfect use for leftover rotisserie chicken!(Updated with step-by-step photos, September 2012.  If you're making Pesto from your garden basil, this salad is a very tasty way to use it!)  When I first made this Leftover Chicken Pesto Salad, I wasn't sure it was going to be anything special, but after it chilled in the refrigerator I loved the way the flavors blended into a combination I really loved.  I used my homemade Basil Pesto with Lemon, but ev [..]

Recipe for Grilled Salmon Packets with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Thyme, and Saffron

Published on 2012-09-14 10:58:00

This recipe for Grilled Salmon Packets is something I've made many times for guests.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.   I first tried this recipe for Grilled Salmon Packets with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Thyme, and Saffron right after I finished my house renovations and had a brand new deck and grill, and it's something I've made for guests many times since then.)This was the first recipe I tried when I finally [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Spicy Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos (or Tostadas) with Avocado Salsa

Published on 2012-09-12 05:00:00

Spicy Shredded Chicken cooked in the slow cooker and then made into lettuce wrap tacos or tostadas!These Spicy Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos are one of those recipes that every slow cooker fan will appreciate because once you've made the spicy shredded chicken, there are endless ways to use it.  I experimented a few times with the slow cooker part of the recipe to get the chicken flavored just like I wanted it, and we made lettuce wrap tacos and tasty chicken tostadas, but you could a [..]

Recipe for Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Fried Kale, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Pesto Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-09-10 05:00:00

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Fried Kale, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Pesto Vinaigrette!This recipe for Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Fried Kale, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Pesto Vinaigrette was something that started out as a complete experiment when I was cooking with my nephew Jake and we'd just gotten some Garofalo Whole Wheat Fusilli in the mail from Amazon.com.  I'm such a fan of the Garofalo Whole Wheat Spaghetti that I've been using for a few years now, that I couldn't wait [..]

Grilled Zucchini "Lasagna" Recipe with Italian Sausage, Tomato, and Basil Sauce

Published on 2012-09-08 11:39:00

Low-Carb and Gluten-Free "Lasagna" with grilled zucchini replacing the noodles!(Updated with new photos and better instructions, September 2012.)  This recipe is for vegetable gardeners in the northern hemisphere who might be wondering how to use one of those huge zucchinis that suddenly appear overnight. For years I've been making "lasagna" using zucchini in place of the lasagna noodles, and this is one of my favorite uses for those monster zucchinis that are inevitable if you have a gard [..]

Recipe for Garlic-Lover's Vegetable Stir Fry with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash

Published on 2012-09-07 10:39:00

This simple stir-fry with garden veggies is something I'd never get tired of!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This stir-fry that I first made with late-season garden veggies is something I'd never get tired of eating.)Even if you don't have a wok, stir frying is a simple way to turn out great-tasting meals from very few ingredients. I learned how to stir-fry years ago by taking a Chinese Cooking class taught b [..]

Recipe for Spicy Slow Cooker Rice with Green Chiles, Green Onions, and Cheese

Published on 2012-09-06 05:00:00

This Green Chile and Cheese Rice cooks in the slow cooker while you're making the rest of the meal.I wasn't going to post this recipe for Slow Cooker Green Chile and Cheese rice for a few more weeks, but when I published the updated recipe for Hamburger Kebabs, a reader named Amanda asked for the recipe for the rice dish on the plate, and I promised I would post it this week.   So for Amanda, and anyone else who'd like an absolutely fantastic side dish made from leftover cooked ric [..]

Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus Recipe

Published on 2012-09-05 10:17:00

If you have Slow Roasted Tomatoes, use some to make this delicious hummus!(Updated September 2012 with better photos and step-by-step instructions.)   This post is a little bit of a public service announcement for anyone who has Roma or San Marzano tomatoes in the garden; this is prime time to be making Slow Roasted Tomatoes, those delicious little morsels of roasted tomato that capture the flavors of summer.  I've been making them every summer for quite a few years now, and back in 2007 [..]

Recipe for Low-Sugar and Fat-Free Fresh Peach Frozen Yogurt

Published on 2012-09-04 05:00:00

Creamy and flavorful low-sugar and fat-free fresh peach frozen yogurt!Food blogging is different from ordinary cooking in an important way, because if you cook something amazing but you don't have photos that make it look good, you can't share that recipe on your blog.  When I set out to record the deliciousness of this Low-Sugar and Fat-Free Fresh Peach Frozen Yogurt, the first time I overestimated the recipe and the ice cream freezer overflowed, and the second time I accidentally dele [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-up for August 2012 (and Happy Labor Day everyone!)

Published on 2012-09-01 05:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for August was definitely Al's Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad.It's hard to believe it's Labor Day weekend, but I know the calendar doesn't lie.  I keep reminding myself that warm weather usually lasts at least through September in Utah, which is a good thing because I have some very tasty warm-weather foods to share in this Round-up of South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes that I've posted on Kalyn's Kitchen or found on other food blog [..]

Garden Cucumber Salad Recipe with Tuna and Sweet Basil

Published on 2012-08-31 09:10:00

This simple salad with cucumbers, tuna, and fresh basil is perfect for a quick lunch!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This simple salad with garden cucumbers, tuna, and fresh basil is perfect to make with garden cucumbers, and it's one of those recipes where the sum of the ingredients ends up being more than the parts!)If you haven't had homegrown garden cucumbers, you may not realize how much better they are than [..]

Cooking Tips for Gardeners: Cooking with Fresh Mint

Published on 2012-08-29 19:46:00

Mint adds an interesting flavor twist to Turkey and Quinoa Patties with Yogurt Sauce.In Utah gardens sometimes keep producing until early October, but in September the hot-weather vegetables and herbs like tomatoes, squash, eggplant, cucumbers, and basil are definitely growing more slowly.  So let's give a big cheer for mint, which starts in the garden ultra early and lasts long into the fall.  I love fresh mint, and although I definitely have some favorite ways to use it, over the last fe [..]

Grilled Curried Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Published on 2012-08-28 20:23:00

These Grilled Curried Chicken Skewers are great with the Spicy Peanut Sauce!(Updated August 2012 with better photos and instructions.)  I love having a grill that's on a covered deck, so even when summer is kind of winding down I can make things like these Grilled Curried Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce for a few more months.  The chicken skewers were adapted from a recipe in, Fine Cooking Annual, a cookbook where I've loved every recipe I tried.  In the book they were appet [..]

Recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice, Black Beans, Chiles, Cheddar, and Cotija Cheese

Published on 2012-08-27 05:00:00

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice, Black Beans, Green Chiles, and Cheese for Meatless Monday!My garden is still supplying me with zucchini at a pretty regular pace, so recently I decided a new version of stuffed zucchini should be on the menu.  I had some Cotija cheese that was left from a dish my brother Rand had made when he was visiting, so I guess that's what inspired me to go with a Mexican-themed version of stuffed zucchini this time.  If you're not familiar with it, Co [..]

Recipe for Al's Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad

Published on 2012-08-25 11:59:00

I was completely wowed by my friend Al's famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad!My friend Al Church is not only a former restaurant critic and food writer, but he's also one of the most food-savvy people I know, so when Al offered to make his famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad with me and share it with Kalyn's Kitchen readers, I couldn't wait to try the salad.  I haven't eaten that much authentic Hungarian food, but it's definitely on my list of places to visit, and I love the com [..]

Recipe for Lemony Green Beans (Green Beans with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest)

Published on 2012-08-24 09:41:00

Super easy and delicious Green Beans with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest.  For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  Right now my garden is producing more green beans than I can keep up with, and these lemony green beans are one of my favorite ways to use them.)If you have a garden that's producing green beans, I enthusiastically advise that you bookmark this recipe and make it over and over again. I didn't even have garden be [..]

Recipe for Baby Kale, White Bean, and Tuna Salad with Lemon

Published on 2012-08-22 18:59:00

Baby Kale, White Bean, and Tuna Salad; perfect for a summer lunch!Besides the obvious seasonal vegetables, there are a few other ingredients that just feel like summer foods to me.  One of them is my beloved Tonno Genova Tuna Packed in Olive Oil.  From the time I discovered this product over five years ago, I've enjoyed it in a variety of summer salads, often eaten for lunch out on the porch or back deck.  Then earlier this year I got infatuated with Earthbound Farm Ready-to-use Organic M [..]

Recipe for "Creamed" Zucchini (a Denny Family secret!)

Published on 2012-08-21 18:33:00

The secret Denny Family "Creamed" Zucchini!(Updated with better photos and more complete instructions, August 2012.)  Every family has their secrets, don't they?  My family is actually amazingly wholesome, but we do have this secret recipe for "Creamed" Zucchini, using an ingredient that's maybe slightly embarrassing for those of us who try to be healthy eaters.  If you're greatly concerned with not using processed foods, you may turn up your nose at our favorite zucchini recip [..]

Recipe for Zucchini-Crust Vegetarian Pizza Margherita (on the grill or in the oven)

Published on 2012-08-20 05:00:00

Vegetarian Pizza Margherita, with a crust made of grated zucchini.This seems to be the summer for pizza crust experiments at Chez Kalyn, and this recipe for Vegetarian Zucchini-Crust Pizza Margherita was inspired by the Cauliflower-Crust Vegetarian Pizza I made last month.  After trying that pizza with a crust made of cooked cauliflower, cheese, almond meal, and an egg, I started wondering why you couldn't make a similar type of crust with zucchini.  Jake was skeptical, and it did take us [..]

Recipe for Swiss Chard and Mushroom Squares

Published on 2012-08-18 12:27:00

Flavorful Swiss Chard and Mushroom Squares will work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.(Updated August 2012 with better photos and instructions, plus the option to use Hemp Hearts to make this a Phase One recipe.)  Back in the summer of 2008, I posted this recipe that was adapted from Regina Schrambling's Collard Squares, and when I had an abundance of Swiss Chard in the garden this year, I decided to re-do the photos.  These veggie-centric squares have just enough egg to make them breakfas [..]

Recipe for Tomato, Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-08-17 09:12:00

All the flavors of summer in this Tomato, Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil VinaigretteFor Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I make this salad every summer, as soon as Costco starts carrying the fresh mozzarella pearls and I have fresh basil in the garden!)This is the perfect salad to make when it's fresh tomato season and your garden is bursting with tomatoes and fresh basil. However it can also have mood-enhanc [..]

Recipe for Foil-Wrapped Grilled Tilapia Packets with Pesto, Tomatoes, and Green Onions

Published on 2012-08-15 05:00:00

Tilapia pieces, seasoned with fish rub, spread with pesto, and grilled in foil with tomatoes and green onions.I love to cook fish on the grill, but for delicate-textured fish like Tilapia, putting it directly on the grill grates is asking for trouble.  For thin pieces or delicate types of fish, cooking the fish in foil on top of the grill is an easy way to get amazing results.  In this recipe I seasoned the Tilapia pieces with my favorite Szeged Fish Rub and spread the fish with a thin layer o [..]

Recipe for Julia Child's Eggplant Pizzas (Tranches d'aubergine á l'italienne)

Published on 2012-08-13 05:00:00

Pizza made on a base of roasted eggplant, from a recipe found in From Julia Child's Kitchen. If you're interested in food, you must have heard that August 15 would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday.  I was honored to be one of the bloggers asked to share thoughts of Julia in a tribute written for PBS Food, and my friend Lydia completely captured why food bloggers want to honor Julia in her post on Six Lessons I Learned About Food Blogging from Julia Child.  Julia was known for [..]

Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Published on 2012-08-11 09:33:00

Chicken Souvlaki plus a tomato and cucumber salad is a perfect summer meal!(Updated with new photos and better instructions, August 2012.)   Souvlaki is a dish that's so classic it's part of Wikipedia, which defines it as small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer. If I were writing the definition, I'd add that the Greek cooking trinity of lemon, garlic, and oregano would have to be included, and since I was using chicken this time I also added a touch of thyme to the marinade [..]

Recipe for Braised Green Beans with Garlic, Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers

Published on 2012-08-10 08:58:00

Delicious fresh green beans braised with garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  When the garden starts exploding with green beans, this is one of my favorite ways to use them.)Although I love having a garden where I can grow a lot of my own vegetables, keeping up with garden vegetables can be a challenge, and if you're not diligent vegetables quickly grow too big. Green beans are the p [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Stevia Packets

Published on 2012-08-09 09:20:00

I've tried all kinds of stevia packets, and this is the only one I've been able to stick with.This post has been a long time coming.  I think it was about 2006 that I was talking online with Karina and Susan about Stevia, trying to find a brand that would make me give up the little blue packets that I was pretty much addicted to in those days.  Through the years since then I've tried all different kinds of Stevia, and even recommended Stevia in the Raw Granulated Sweetener, which I [..]

Recipe for Savory Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins with Feta, Parmesan, and Green Onions (plus 25 more fun ideas for baking with zucchini!)

Published on 2012-08-08 05:00:00

Make these whole wheat zucchini muffins instead of leaving your zucchini on the neighbor's porch!If you're a gardener, you probably know that August 8 is Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor's Porch Day.  I'm all in favor of giving away zucchini, but I also like to encourage people to use them! A few years ago I wrote a Round-Up of 20 Zucchini Recipes to honor this day, and if you're running out of zucchini ideas, that post has a lot of good ones.  Personally I'm celebr [..]

Recipe for Moroccan Cabbage Slaw with Carrots, Cumin, Lemon, and Mint

Published on 2012-08-06 05:00:00

I'm always interested in a new salad idea with cabbage and this Moroccan Cabbage Slaw is a keeper!My fondness for cabbage salads is well-documented on the blog, and this unique Moroccan Cabbage Slaw with Carrots, Cumin, Lemon and Mint is my latest cabbage slaw favorite.  The cumin combined with carrots gives this slaw the Moroccan twist, and when my nephew Jake and I tried the recipe we added the chopped mint, which really made the flavors pop in the salad.  I'm a big fan of green onio [..]

Hamburger Kebabs (Kabobs) Recipe

Published on 2012-08-04 20:02:00

A delicious alternative to burgers for ground beef on the grill!(Hamburger Kebabs were first posted in June 2006 for Retro Recipe Challenge at Laura Rebecca's Kitchen; this post was updated with better photos and instructions August 2012.)  If you're looking for something to make from ground beef that's a bit more unusual than regular burgers, these delicious kebabs (or kabobs) made with ground beef and seasoned with chopped onion, parsley, pine nuts, and dried oregano are a fun ide [..]

Recipe for Green Goddess Tomato-Mozzarella Stacks (with Green Zebras and Fresh Mozzarella)

Published on 2012-08-03 07:40:00

Simple stacks of green zebra tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and Green Goddess dressing!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  Right now Green Zebra tomatoes are abundant at my house, and I love these little stacks of fresh tomato goodness.  Of course you can use any type of tomatoes if you don't have Green Zebras.) Now that I've finally made Green Goddess Salad Dressing, I've been thinking about creative ways to use th [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for July 2012

Published on 2012-08-01 05:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for July 2012 was Grilled Lemon-Cumin Chicken with Charmoula SauceEverywhere I've gone lately people are talking about how July has gone screaming by, and now it's over!  I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels a sense of dread when the summer months are approaching the end, but now that I don't go back to school in the fall, I consider August and September to both be part of summer.  That gives you plenty of time left to try some of th [..]

Recipe for Grilled Eggplant, Grape Tomato, and Feta Salad with Amazing Basil, Parsley, and Caper Sauce

Published on 2012-07-30 05:00:00

Even if you don't make this salad, don't miss the Donna Hay-inspired Basil, Parsley, and Caper Sauce!For anyone who saw the title of this recipe and said "I don't like eggplant," I need to remind you of my discovery that grilled eggplant is really one of the best things about summer.  I was never an eggplant fan until I started growing the thin Japanese Eggplants in my garden, and cooking them on the grill.  If you've never had grilled eggplant, you've never really had eggp [..]

Chinese Cucumber Salad Recipe

Published on 2012-07-28 10:34:00

An unusual and delicious salad to make with garden cucumbers.(Updated with better photos and instructions, July 2012.)  When I run across people who are somewhat indifferent to cucumbers, I always wonder if they've ever had fresh-from-the-garden cukes, which I think are one of the most delicious things about summer.  When cucumbers first start to appear, I just wash them, slice in half, and eat with a little salt.  Later in the summer when they start to be abundant I might make a cucumber [..]

Recipe for Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups

Published on 2012-07-27 10:18:00

"Cups" made from giant zucchini slices and filled with a meat, tomato, and mozzarella mixture.  (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  It's monster zucchini season here and last Friday I spotlighted Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata.   This recipe for zucchini Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups uses "cups" created from slices of overly-large zucchini, and this is another of my very favorite things to make w [..]

Recipe for Grilled Lemon-Cumin Chicken with Charmoula Sauce

Published on 2012-07-25 05:00:00

Chicken seasoned from a lemon-cumin marinade, grilled, and served with flavorful Charmoula SauceEvery summer, my post about How to Make Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts turns into one of the most popular posts on the blog, and chicken breasts are something I cook far more during grilling season than I do at other times of the year.  I'm always looking for ways to make grilled chicken into something special, and when I was flipping through an old cookbook and saw a recipe for Chicken with Charm [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Spicy Vegetarian Pinto Bean and Chard Burritos

Published on 2012-07-23 05:00:00

Pinto beans and swiss chard cook together in the slow cooker to make a delicious filling for vegetarian burritos.I think it was a recipe I came across for swiss chard sauteed with cumin (plus an abundance of swiss chard in the garden) that inspired me to create this slow cooker recipe for a spicy vegetarian mixture of pinto beans, swiss chard, spices, and salsa that's stuffed into burritos.  This is definitely one of those recipes that produces a very unphotogenic mixture when it comes out [..]

Recipe for Kalyn's Tabbouleh with Almonds

Published on 2012-07-22 10:54:00

My favorite version of Tabbouleh Salad, with parsley, mint, and lots of slivered almonds.(Updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions, July 2012.)  Tabbouleh (also spelled tabbouli and tabouli) is something I've loved from the first time I tasted it and I've been making this for years, especially in the summer when I have plenty of fresh parsley and mint from my garden. Some people may turn their nose up at the fact that I use a pre-seasoned tabbouleh mix for the bulgur mi [..]

Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata Recipe

Published on 2012-07-20 09:01:00

This is a tasty casserole or side dish made with those inevitable monster zucchinis!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  When my neighbor Mike showed me a monster zucchini hidden among the zucchini leaves in his garden, I knew it was time to feature this really delicious way to use those huge zucchini.  People who haven't grown zucchini themselves may see the title Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata and wonder if monster z [..]

Recipe for Fat-Free Low-Sugar Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Published on 2012-07-18 05:00:00

Strawberry frozen yogurt that's so delicious you'll never dream it's fat-free and has no added sugar.A couple of weeks ago I was at Costco and they had a special on the Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Ice Cream Maker, and before you could say Fat-Free Low-Sugar Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, one of the ice cream makers was in my cart.  I'm not a big ice cream eater, but for a few years now I've been thinking it might be fun to experiment with sugar-free or low-sugar frozen yogurt.  My fir [..]

Recipe for Cauliflower-Crust Vegetarian Pizza with Mushrooms and Olives (Low-carb, Gluten-free)

Published on 2012-07-16 05:00:00

This low-carb and gluten-free Cauliflower-Crust Vegetarian Pizza can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.Last year I started noticing cauliflower-crust pizza showing up on healthy cooking blogs, but I didn't pay much attention to the idea until a few readers wrote and said they were sure I would love it.   One person sent me a link to this recipe from Eat. Drink. Smile. and that's the one my nephew Jake and I used as our starting point when we decided to experiment with a cauliflower [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Black Beans with Cilantro

Published on 2012-07-15 11:59:00

Creamy Black Beans with Cilantro make a great side dish any time of year.(This easy side dish made in the slow cooker was first posted in 2006 and updated July 2012 with step-by-step photos and better instructions.)  I can't remember where I first saw this recipe, but I jotted it down in a little notebook I carry around to write down ideas for the blog.  Then when I decided to use cilantro in every recipe for a month I remembered this recipe and tried it.  I loved these flavorful black be [..]

Ripe Tomatoes and a Few More Garden Vegetables! (2012 Garden Update #6)

Published on 2012-07-14 05:00:00

Ripe tomatoes are appearing regularly in the garden.In my last garden update,  I was excited about the early vegetables and herbs I'd been using from the garden.  Now even more vegetables are showing up, and some precious ripe tomatoes have been making an appearance.  This seems like it's going to be one of my best garden years ever, and I'm guessing it was the rich compost my brother-in-law Clayton tilled into my garden beds plus a very warm spring in Utah that's created all [..]

Recipe for Julienned Zucchini "Spaghetti" with Quick Sausage, Tomato, and Basil Sauce

Published on 2012-07-13 09:38:00

Don't think of Zucchini "Spaghetti" as a replacement for pasta, think of it as a delicious zucchini dish!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I made this julienned zucchini "spaghetti" over and over after I tried it last summer.) Have you ever used a Julienne Cutter or a Mandoline Slicer to cut zucchini into thin "spaghetti-like" strands and then served it like pasta?  I have both those handy cooking tools and I certainly [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Sriracha-Pineapple Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches with Easy Guacamole

Published on 2012-07-11 05:00:00

Use the Sriracha-Pineapple Barbecued Chicken on a sandwich, inside a pita pocket, or on a salad.I know some people think of the slow cooker as only being for cold-weather foods like soup and stew, but truthfully I love my slow cooker just as much in the summer for the way it lets me cook without heating up the house.  This recipe for Sriracha-Pineapple Barbecued Chicken only takes a few hours in the slow cooker, and it's something that would be perfect you're having guests and you'd [..]

Recipe for Kalyn's Power Salad Mix (and the quest to eat more vegetables)

Published on 2012-07-09 05:00:00

This Power Salad Mix is something I eat regularly for a meatless meal!For a few months I've been having regular talks with myself about maintaining my weight.  You might remember that when 2012 started, I confessed I had gained some weight, and I'm happy to report that I lost about 12 pounds in the new year when we did that Month of Phase One Recipes.  But for the last few months my weight has been doing that up/down thing again, and lately I'm being honest with myself and admittin [..]

Cooking Tips for Gardeners: Cooking with Fresh Parsley

Published on 2012-07-07 12:44:00

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Parsley and MintEven though I grew up with a mom who would nibble the garnish of parsley from her plate when we ate in restaurants, I was well into adulthood before I developed a real appreciation of this grassy-flavored herb.  Now I can't get enough of it, and grow both curly parsley and flat leaf parsley in my garden.  Some cooks adore the flat-leaf Italian parsley and ignore the curly type, but I like both, and actually prefer curly parsley in some salads whe [..]

Recipe for Raw Summer Squash Salad with Arugula, Feta, and Herbs

Published on 2012-07-05 12:10:00

(This recipe is dedicated to the memory of Barbara Harris, who died June 30, 2012)(On June 30 the food blogging world lost our beloved and courageous Barbara from Winos and Foodies.  Barbara was a beautiful person who touched many lives through her blog and her thoughtful comments and e-mails.  She started blogging in 2005 as a way to stay connected to the world while undergoing chemotherapy, and since that time she has been engaged in a valiant fight against the cancer that finally took her l [..]

Recipe for Chicken, Black Bean, and Red Pepper Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing

Published on 2012-07-04 05:00:00

Chicken, Black Bean, and Red Pepper Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing!It's hot, hot, hot outside, and whether you're looking for a cold side dish to take to a party or just something that's an eat-it-cold meal idea, this Chicken, Black Bean, and Red Pepper Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing is going to hit the spot, I promise.  If you really want to avoid cooking you can make this with leftover rotisserie chicken, but if you don't have that poaching two chicken breasts is still p [..]

Ten Easy Ideas from Kalyn for Vegetables on the Grill

Published on 2012-07-02 05:00:00

For Meatless Monday, here are ten of my favorite ideas for vegetables on the grill.It's no secret that I love grilling, but I'm especially a fan of vegetables on the grill.  Partly it's the combination of fresh garden vegetables coupled with a lack of desire to turn on the stove this time of year, but I also think grilling also adds a little extra flavor to most any kind of vegetable.  This week there's a big grilling holiday coming up in the U.S., so for this week's Meatle [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-up for June 2012

Published on 2012-07-01 05:00:00

Out of all the Phase One Favorites this month, I picked Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Chicken and Cilantro.The calendar has changed from June to July, and we're officially in the time of year for "summer food."   For me that means veggies from the garden, easy main dish salads, and grilled foods, and that kind of lighter eating makes life a bit easier for anyone who's focusing on Phase One.  Of course, summer also means traveling, which can lead to indulging in foods you'd probably be ab [..]

Recipe For Leftover Chicken Chopped Salad with Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

Published on 2012-06-29 09:29:00

(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This salad is one I often make in the summer with leftover grilled chicken and my favorite Cafe Rio Style Dressing.)No matter what time of year you come to my house, you'll often find leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken in the fridge, and this salad is one of my favorite ways to use it. There are endless ingredients that work in a chopped salad with chicken and Cafe Rio Styl [..]

Recipe for Basil, Arugula, Scallion, and Lemon Pesto Sauce for Grilled Fish, Chicken, Meat or Vegetables

Published on 2012-06-28 10:17:00

This pesto sauce with basil, arugula, scallions, and lemon is fantastic with grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.When I shared the recipe for Ultra Easy Avocado Sauce, I mentioned how I'm a sauce person.  I love the way an easy sauce can dress up simple grilled fish, chicken, meat, or vegetables for quick summer meal.  The sauce shown here on grilled salmon is a kicked-up version of my beloved Basil Pesto with Lemon, with arugula, scallions, walnuts, and a touch of mayo turning it into a [..]

Recipe for Grilled Fresh Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise

Published on 2012-06-26 05:00:00

Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise are fantastic with or without the bun!I'm always surprised when people tell me they don't have an outdoor grill.  At my house the grill is under a covered deck, and it uses natural gas, so I'm always ready to grill.  I don't venture out there much in the dead of winter, but from early spring to late fall you'll find me out there cooking all kinds of meat, fish, and vegetables on the grill.  This recipe for Grilled Fresh Salmon Burgers w [..]

Recipe for Greek Frittata with Zucchini, Tomatoes, Feta, and Herbs

Published on 2012-06-24 16:10:00

This Greek Frittata with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Feta is good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!(Updated with better photos and instructions, June 2012.)  On Sundays I like to post meatless recipes on the blog so anyone who's participating in Meatless Monday can find them the next day.  Usually I post a brand new meatless recipe every Sunday, but there's a good reason I'm making an exception for this Greek Frittata.   A few weeks ago I made this favorite frittata from 2006 so I coul [..]

Eating Vegetables from the Garden! (2012 Garden Update #5)

Published on 2012-06-23 12:28:00

There's plenty of Grilled Zucchini on the menu at my house!Last time I shared an update about my garden I was excited about baby vegetables starting to appear, and now a few weeks later I'm happily using vegetables and herbs from the garden and looking forward to more to come.  The photo above shows what happens when you don't keep up on picking the zucchini.  Most of these are about the size I like, but the two giant 8-Ball Zucchini in the back are going to be grated up and turned [..]

How to Grill Zucchini - Perfect Every Time!

Published on 2012-06-22 08:51:00

Perfect Grilled Zucchini, something I make as a side dish all summer long!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This easy recipe for Grilled Zucchini is something I make several times a week all summer long!)For most of my life I was kind of lukewarm about zucchini. When I was a kid, my mom would dip it in egg and fry it, something I liked ok, but didn't love. It wasn't until I discovered how great grilled zucchini [..]

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Chicken and Cilantro

Published on 2012-06-20 05:00:00

Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Chicken and Cilantro is a cool meal for hot weather!One of the recipes from the blog that I make often is Spicy Mexican Slaw.  It seems to be something I never get tired of, and  if you're also a fan of that recipe you'll recognize that this Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Chicken and Cilantro is a slightly different version of the Mexican Slaw, with the addition of diced cooked chicken that's been marinated in the dressing for a little while.  I play around with r [..]

Recipe for Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad (Version 2.0)

Published on 2012-06-19 12:02:00

This is a salad I've been making for years, but cutting the broccoli in smaller pieces is a big improvement!(Updated June 2012 with better photos and a new way of chopping the broccoli that I think is a big improvement!)  This recipe for broccoli salad with red onion, bacon, cheese and a sweet and sour mayo-based dressing is something I've been making for years.  I've experimented with Splenda, Granulated Stevia, and Agave nectar in the dressing, used more or less bacon and cheese [..]

Recipe for Egg Salad in Pita with Green Olives, Green Onions, and Dijon

Published on 2012-06-17 21:13:00

I loved this version of egg salad with green olives and Dijon!This recipe idea for egg salad with green olives, green onions, and Dijon is something that popped into my head one day when I wanted something quick to eat.  I loved the combination of green olives in egg salad so much, I made it again a few days later and took some photos.  I ate my egg salad with olives inside whole wheat pita for a quick lunch option, but you could also use it spread on whole wheat bread with lettuce for a more [..]

Visiting Lark Restaurant in Seattle

Published on 2012-06-16 12:18:00

The welcoming front door at Lark, 936 12th Avenue, Seattle.  (Photo by Kelly from Sass and Veracity.)I spent last weekend at BlogHerFood in Seattle, where I had an amazing time soaking up knowledge, seeing some of my favorite people in the world, and spending a little time exploring the Seattle food scene.  I've been attending Blogher conferences since 2006, and it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of the BlogHer media empire and all the amazing people associated with it.  And in th [..]

Recipe for Zucchini Bake with Feta and Thyme

Published on 2012-06-15 08:31:00

A delicious side dish with zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, Feta, sour cream, parmesan, and thyme.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I am just starting to get zucchini and yellow squash in my garden, and this is favorite zucchini side dish will be on the menu soon!) This is a recipe I came up with to use the surplus of zucchini in the garden, so I'm begging for understanding from readers who don't have garden veggies a [..]

Ultra Easy Recipe for Avocado Sauce or Dip (and ten suggestions for using it)

Published on 2012-06-13 18:23:00

It may not win any beauty contests, but if you like avocados, you'll want to eat this avocado sauce or dip on just about everything!Are you a sauce person?  I'm one of those people who wouldn't mind some kind of dressing or sauce on just about everything I eat, and when I made this Avocado Sauce or Dip with my nephew Jake, we couldn't stop thinking of good ways to eat it.  The idea was adapted from a salad recipe that still needs work, but the avocado sauce is ready for prime t [..]

Recipe for Asian Spinach Salad with Chicken, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Almonds

Published on 2012-06-12 15:25:00

A main-dish spinach salad with chicken, mushrooms, peppers, and almonds.(Updated with step-by-step photos and an improved recipe, June 2012.)  There are a lot of good reasons to eat spinach, whether or not you're trying to lose weight.  But when I am trying to eat mostly protein and vegetables, a big spinach salad like this is one of my favorite things to have for dinners.  I made this on a day when I had some mushrooms in the fridge begging to be used, but they're definitely optional [..]

Cross-Cultural Salad Recipe with Tomato, Avocado, Jicama, Lime, and Feta

Published on 2012-06-10 12:37:00

Lisa's Cross-Cultural Salsa inspired this Cross-Cultural Salad with jicama!When I tried out the recipe for Lisa's Cross Cultural Salsa, I fell in love with the combination of flavors and immediately started thinking about what else I could add to this to make it more of a salad.  Since the salsa had that lime and tomato thing going on, jicama seemed like something that would be a lovely addition.  It also added a nice crunch, and jicama is such a low-glycemic vegetable that I'm hap [..]

Recipe for Asian Flavored Wild Salmon Patties with Ginger, Scallions, and Sesame-Lime Mayonnaise

Published on 2012-06-08 08:36:00

These Salmon Patties start with chopped raw salmon that's seasoned with Asian flavors.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  Since I am in Seattle enjoying the seafood and attending BlogHerFood, it seemed like a perfect time to feature this wonderful recipe with wild salmon.  Enjoy!)Last year my brother Dave and his four sons went to Alaska and fished for salmon and halibut.  I've been the grateful recipient of some of [..]

Cooking Tips for Gardeners: Cooking with French Tarragon

Published on 2012-06-06 20:03:00

French Tarragon grows like a weed, and it's a wonderful flavor when used in small amounts!Since I started doing garden updates in 2006, I've enjoyed writing about my garden on the blog, and talking about how I use the garden produce in recipes.  This year I decided it would be fun to do a whole series of Cooking Tips for Gardeners, each time spotlighting something I grow in the garden that might be an ingredient not everyone was familiar with.  And when I noticed that my French Tarrago [..]

Recipe for Stir Fried Turkey (or chicken) with Sugar Snap Peas and Peppers (and Tips for Chinese Cooking)

Published on 2012-06-05 10:01:00

Stir-Fried Turkey (or chicken) with Sugar Snap Peas and Peppers, or use any veggies you'd like!(Updated with photos and better instructions June 2012.)  I don't know why it's taken me so long to get to this recipe in my quest to update my older recipes with better photos, but I first made this recipe  in September 2005.  Maybe it's because the original version was made with celery instead of peppers, which certainly made the dish a lot less colorful.  When I decided to update [..]

Recipe for Baby Kale and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Sriracha-Ranch Dipping Sauce

Published on 2012-06-03 19:05:00

Quesadillas with baby kale and mozzarella, served with a spicy Sriracha-Ranch Dipping Sauce.Some of you guys who haven't yet joined the Baby Kale Fan Club might think I've gone a little too far with this recipe for Baby Kale and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Sriracha-Ranch Dipping Sauce.  It was just an idea that popped into my head when baby kale had been on sale and I had an abundance of it in my fridge, and when Jake and I were making the first quesadilla I wasn't sure it was going [..]

Baby Vegetables! (2012 Garden Update #4)

Published on 2012-06-02 05:00:00

I'm always excited by the arrival of the first baby vegetables in the garden!Back in the old days when people would carry around photos of their kids and grandkids (instead of posting them on Facebook), I once had a friend suggest that I start carrying around photos of my baby plants.  I never did go quite that far, but there's no doubt that the arrival of baby vegetables is something I look forward to eagerly every year.  I hope this post doesn't inspire too much baby-vegetable en [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for May 2012

Published on 2012-06-01 05:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One recipe this month is Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, and Lime (with or without cilantro!)It's Summer!  I don't know how it get here quite this quickly but everywhere I go on the internet people are talking about hot weather and lots of salads have been on the menu at my house. I love summer; maybe it's all those years of being a teacher!  And when the weather gets warm and gardens start to produce lots of lovely veggies, I think it's so [..]

Recipe for Lisa's Cross-Cultural Salsa with Tomato, Avocado, Lime, and Feta

Published on 2012-05-30 20:08:00

Bookmark this recipe so you can make Cross-Cultural Salsa to serve over everything when fresh tomato season arrives!I have a faithful reader named Lisa who's such a creative cook that she'd probably make a great food blogger, but since she doesn't have a blog she sends me her fantastic recipe ideas and lets me post them on Kalyn's Kitchen.  (Thanks Lisa!)  Lisa is the one who shared her "dumb" salad recipe that I renamed Not-so-Dumb Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Avoca [..]

Recipe for Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro

Published on 2012-05-29 05:00:00

I thought this Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro had a perfect combination of flavors! I love the way social media spreads good ideas around the web, and this salad is my version of one my sister Pam got from a friend, who found it on Pinterest.  The e-mail I got from Pam had just a list of ingredients and some suggestions, so when I made the salad I kind of made up my own directions.  Then when I got ready to post my salad, I wanted to credit the source if I could find it, and [..]

Kalyn's Picks: 20 Current Favorite Salads and Side Dishes for Outdoor Eating

Published on 2012-05-26 11:43:00

I'd never get tired of this Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Red Bell Peppers, and Cilantro.Are you the kind of cook who always makes your favorite recipe for a summer get-together, or do you like to try new things when you're taking something to a party?  For me, the answer is "It depends." Probably my father's favorite Shrimp and Macaroni Salad is the thing I've taken most often to Denny family get-togethers for quite a few years, but when I have new favorites on th [..]

Recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos with Spicy Slaw and Avocado

Published on 2012-05-23 20:10:00

Shredded Beef cooked in the slow cooker and then made into tacos with whole wheat tortillas, spicy slaw, and avocado.It only makes sense that with my new slow cooker blog, I'm paying more attention to how people use their slow cookers year round.  I'm finding lots of slow cooker recipes like these shredded beef tacos, which would taste just as good in the dead of winter as they did on a warm night last week. But one happy thing about cooking something like this when it's starting to [..]

Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Sauce Recipe

Published on 2012-05-22 13:53:00

A super-quick and easy recipe and if you have picky kids, just give them a piece without the sauce!(Updated May 2012 with greatly-improved photos and step-by-step instructions.)  I've been getting so much satisfaction from the process of updating my very earliest recipes with new photos.  Not only does it give me a chance to cook some of my favorite recipes again, but I know that the new photos might entice someone to try a recipe that they probably wouldn't have been inspired to cook [..]

Baby Kale Greek Salad Recipe

Published on 2012-05-20 21:27:00

All the flavors of Greek salad, plus baby kale!Yes, the infatuation with Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Kales  is still going strong around here, and last week my local Fresh Market store had the baby kale mix on sale, so there's been a lot of baby kale on the menu.  Of course that's perfectly fine with me since I love this baby kale, especially for salads.  Not only is the flavor milder, the baby kale mix such a nice combination of flavors and shapes.  I like the crunch that kale give [..]

The Garden is Planted! (2012 Garden Update #3)

Published on 2012-05-19 15:24:00

It's hard to get your garden planted when you're off driving around the West, but the garden is finally planted!When I'm on a trip, I work hard before I leave so that recipes can still appear on the blog, so readers might not realize that I've been off on a long road trip to visit my brother, visit a nephew and his family, see my friend Cheryl, and most of all to speak at Camp Blogaway (which I highly recommend, especially for relatively new bloggers.)  The weather in Utah got w [..]

Grilled Chicken Recipe with Tarragon-Mustard Marinade

Published on 2012-05-18 09:30:00

Chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful mustard-tarragon marinade and then grilled.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  Right now the tarragon in my garden is in overdrive, and this favorite grilled chicken from 2007 sounds great for dinner!) Recently I realized it had been a while since I've had a new grilled chicken recipe. It was one of those thoughts that just flitted through my mind, not seeming to lead anywhere [..]

Recipe for Baby Kale, Mozzarella, and Egg Bake (and Ten More Ideas for Starting Your Day with Kale!)

Published on 2012-05-16 14:15:00

I loved this combination so much I made it several times in a row for a heat-and-eat breakfast!A couple of months ago I came up with a recipe for Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake, which turned out to be one of my personal favorite breakfasts.  Then I discovered the fantastic Earthbound Farm Mixed Baby Kales at the store near my house, so of course I had to try the recipe using kale.  I loved that version as well, and at first I just thought about adding a note to the spinach recipe saying that [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Three Crabs Fish Sauce

Published on 2012-05-15 05:00:00

Thanks to my friend Lydia for introducing me to this premium brand of fish sauce!  I'm not an expert on Asian ingredients, so years ago when I ran across a post touting Three Crabs Fish Sauce on a blog called The Perfect Pantry, I was more than happy to listen to Lydia's fish sauce recommendations.  Shortly after that my step-sister Karyn asked me what I wanted from San Francisco and I requested a bottle of Three Crabs Fish Sauce.  Then I discovered I could buy it at several Asian mar [..]

Spicy Stir-Fried Broccoli Stems Recipe

Published on 2012-05-13 20:28:00

This recipe is for everyone who likes to nibble the broccoli stems when they're cutting up the broccoli!Broccoli stems are one of those under-appreciated vegetable parts that don't get much respect, yet when I'm cutting up stalks of broccoli, they're my favorite part to nibble on.  After I realized how much I liked them, a few years ago I started to save the stems in the vegetable crisper.  I've mostly used my broccoli stem bounty in salads, but this idea for cooking the st [..]

Mother's Day 2012 and Missing My Mom

Published on 2012-05-13 11:13:00

A Mother's Day Message for every day of the year.When you're a kid you never imagine growing up and having your mother (and father) be gone.

Spicy Grilled Eggplant Recipe with Red Pepper, Parsley, and Mint

Published on 2012-05-11 11:44:00

This spicy grilled eggplant is a favorite of my brother Rand, who does the fun headers for Kalyn's Kitchen  (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I'm on the road driving home from Los Angeles, where I've been visiting my brother Rand and attending Camp Blogaway.  This Spicy Grilled Eggplant is Rand's very favorite recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen, and I'm glad I have my eggplant planted this year so I can mak [..]

Easy Thai-Flavored Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe with Red Onion, Mint, and Peanuts

Published on 2012-05-09 05:00:00

This Thai-Flavored Raw Broccoli Salad was an experiment that was a happy success!When I made Thai-Style Spicy Cabbage Slaw with my nephew Jake, we were both absolutely captivated by the spicy Thai flavors in the dressing.  I started thinking about what else might taste good with that combination of lime, fish sauce, sweetener, and red pepper flakes, and next time Jake showed up to cook I proposed trying it on a broccoli salad.  For our first try we blanched the broccoli, which was definitely n [..]

Easy Recipe for Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Published on 2012-05-08 11:30:00

This Easy and Slightly Unusual Cucumber Salad is one of my Favorites!(This favorite cucumber recipe was first posted in 2006 and updated with step-by-step instructions and better photos in May 2012.  I'm still on vacation but luckily I have my cucumbers planted at home so it won't be long before I can make this salad with fresh garden cucumbers.) I think people who haven't had a garden where the amount of produce suddenly spins out of control can't fully appreciate what a dile [..]

Recipe for Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, and Lime (with or without Cilantro)

Published on 2012-05-06 11:00:00

I've been infatuated with this Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime.I love combining beloved ingredients in slightly different ways, and this Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime was the happy result when I arranged a marriage between my favorite Vegan Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad and Colorful Tomato Salad with Hearts of Palm.  This offspring salad had all the good qualities of the parents, plus some new qualities of its own!Click to contin [..]

Saturday Snapshots: Enriching the Soil in My Raised Garden Beds (2012 Garden Updated #2)

Published on 2012-05-05 15:00:00

Raised garden beds need organic material added to the soil every few years.I got off to an early start on the garden this year, trimming my perennial herbs much earlier than I usually do.  Then a combination of me being sick and lots of rainy days in Utah conspired to put the garden on hold until this week.  Raised garden beds are wonderful because they don't require lots of maintenance, but your raised beds will produce healthier plants if you enrich the soil with organic material at leas [..]

Recipe for Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sriracha

Published on 2012-05-04 09:44:00

If you love sugar snap peas like I do, you have to try these Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I'm crazy about sugar snap peas, and this easy stir-fry is one of my favorite ways to use them in a cooked dish.) Recently I talked about my profound affection for sugar snap peas, and I decided it might be fun to experiment with them as the starring ingredient in a stir-fried vegetable side d [..]

Recipe for Middle Eastern Spicy Ground Beef with Baharat Seasoning, Mint, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-05-02 03:00:00

Middle Eastern Spicy Ground Beef with Baharat, Mint, and Cilantro; I loved this with some fat-free Greek yogurt on top.When I posted the recipe for Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar, I shared how a reader from Israel named Effie had sent me a lovely box of middle eastern spices.  One of the things in the box was Baharat Seasoning, and this Spicy Middle Eastern Ground Beef was the first recipe I tried using it.  I found a lot of recipes and online sources to get [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for April 2012

Published on 2012-05-01 05:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for April 2012 is Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomatoes.It's May, which means the arrival of summer can't be far away now.  This year I'm urging summer on a little by heading out on a road trip to California, where I'll be speaking at Camp Blogaway,  hanging out at my brother Rand's house, hopefully meeting up with some food blogging friends, and having a birthday dinner with the cutest twins in the world.  [..]

Recipe for Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-04-29 09:52:00

Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette!There's no doubt about it, I'm seriously smitten with the Earthbound Farm Baby Kale Mix that suddenly appeared at the Fresh Market store by my house.  I've been buying it every time I see it at the store (and so is everyone else apparently, because about half the time they don't have any.)  Making a salad with the raw baby kale was a snap and I loved this combination with raw baby kale, apples tossed [..]

Recipe for Thai-Inspired Turkey Mini-Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Published on 2012-04-27 09:47:00

Turkey Mini-Meatball Lettuce Wraps with spicy Thai Flavors!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.   These little mini-meatballs are served inside lettuce leaves with a spicy Thai-flavored dressing, and I could eat this every day!)It was pure serendipity that I discovered this recipe for ultra flavorful little turkey meatballs, served inside lettuce leaves with a spicy Thai-style sauce, some diced cucumber, and fresh mint. I did [..]

Recipe for Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomatoes

Published on 2012-04-25 02:00:00

All the amazing flavors found in Gyros, without the pita bread!(Welcome to anyone who's coming here today from The Salt Lake Tribune, and thanks to David Burger and Paul Fraughton for this nice feature about me and my blogs!)This new recipe for Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce wraps is for everyone who loves the complex flavors of Greek Gyros (pronounced yeer-ohs), but it's especially for my brother Mark.  Since January of this year Mark has lost 36 pounds through a combination of Sout [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Celebrates Seven Years, and Seven Things I Know About Food Blogging

Published on 2012-04-24 07:00:00

Hard to believe it, but I have been blogging for seven years!(Edit:  Thanks to David Burger from the Salt Lake Tribune for this nice feature about me, and how fun that he timed it to come out at the same time my blog was having a birthday!) Kalyn's Kitchen is turning seven years old today, and I almost missed the party.  For some reason I was thinking Wednesday was my blog birthday, but then I started writing this and realized it was April 24, 2005 when I sat down at the computer and wrot [..]

Recipe for Whole Wheat Orzo Salad with Kale, Chickpeas, Lemon, and Feta

Published on 2012-04-22 14:32:00

A delicious healthful salad with whole wheat orzo, kale, chickpeas, lemon, and Feta.  You could use brown rice for a gluten-free version of this tasty salad.A few years ago I discovered 100% Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta, and I've used it to make a few tasty pasta salads since then.  If you're not familiar with it, orzo is a type of pasta that's shaped like large grains of rice, and if you don't want to bother finding the whole wheat orzo or for a gluten-free version of this salad, co [..]

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe with Lemon, Green Olives, and Cucumbers

Published on 2012-04-18 21:10:00

When I started looking in the pantry for something to eat, this Tuna Pasta Salad was the happy result!Pasta salad.  When I say that do any particularly memorable pasta salads come to mind?  You're lucky if they do, because I think pasta salad is always in danger of being a bit boring if you don't make sure to use strongly flavored and interesting ingredients.  I'm happy to report this pasta salad experiment I concocted recently was loaded with flavor due to good quality tuna in ol [..]

Recipe for Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing, Olives, Capers, and Feta

Published on 2012-04-17 14:17:00

A great salad with Mediterranean flavors, made from ingredients I had in the fridge!(Updated with step-by-step directions and better photos, April 2012.)   I first made this salad five years ago on a Saturday when I hadn't gone to the grocery store all week, and wanted to find something more interesting to eat than plain romaine lettuce salad. Luckily I found the big tub of Meza Hummus from Costco and remembered a recipe where hummus is blended with lemon juice and olive oil to make a [..]

Recipe for Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-04-15 18:36:00

Luckily this Southwestern Quinoa Salad is loaded with healthful ingredients, because it was hard to stop eating it!Lots of people are becoming fond of the South American seed product called quinoa (keen-wah).  I knew quinoa had become mainstream when I noticed you could buy a giant bag of it at Costco, and although I resisted for a week or two, eventually I bought one of those huge bags and stored it in the freezer.  I've made a lot of tasty things with my big bag of quinoa, but this quino [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Earthbound Farm Ready-to-Use Organic Mixed Baby Kales

Published on 2012-04-14 13:28:00

This ready-to-eat baby kale is a great product for anyone who's trying to eat more greens!This ready-to-eat organic mixed baby kale from Earthbound Farm is another one of those products that made me think about jumping up and down and squealing when I spotted it in the grocery store.  My love for kale is well documented, and although I don't mind prepping bunches of kale, this mix of ready-to-use baby kales is so perfect for raw kale salad that I know it will help me to eat more kale.  [..]

Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Creamy Tahini-Peanut Dipping Sauce

Published on 2012-04-13 10:39:00

Delicious roasted asparagus with a tahini-peanut dipping sauce. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I love the tahini-peanut dipping sauce here and think it goes perfectly with roasted asparagus!)Don't you think there's something special about asparagus when it finally comes into season in the spring? Before I started blogging I wasn't nearly so much of an asparagus fan as I am now. A lot of my asparagus apathy [..]

Easy and Amazing Recipe for Barely-Cooked Carrots with Tahini, Lemon, Garlic, and Sumac Dressing

Published on 2012-04-11 18:58:00

Slightly-crisp carrots with a dressing of tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and sumac.  Mind-blowingly good!Allow me to introduce my new favorite way to eat carrots.  And if you even barely entertained the thought that cooked carrots might be a little boring, dismiss that idea immediately!  The entire time my cooking assistant and nephew Jake and I were tasting this recipe we kept remarking on how neither of us was that crazy about cooked carrots, but these barely cooked carrots with a [..]

Recipe for Roasted Salmon and Asparagus Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-04-10 11:50:00

Quickly roasted salmon and asparagus, served on baby greens with mustard vinaigrette.  The perfect meal for spring!(Updated April 2012 with step-by-step instructions and better photos)  Usually when I'm updating an old recipe that needs new photos I try hard not to change much about the recipe in case people have it bookmarked, but when I looked at this recipe for a warm salmon and asparagus salad, the original method of marinating the salmon and then grilling it while you roasted the aspa [..]

Vegan Asparagus Salad for Spring with Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, and Chives

Published on 2012-04-08 19:23:00

A lovely salad for spring with asparagus, tomatoes, hearts of palm, and chives.I love to pull things out of the fridge or pantry and experiment to see what I can come up with, and this salad combination started with the Hearts of Palm I was so excited to find back in stock at Costco.  I had fresh asparagus in the fridge and chives growing in the garden, both of which seemed like they would be good with hearts of palm, and then I added a few of the small grape tomatoes I start buying in the spri [..]

My Favorite Recipes for Deviled Eggs and Interesting Deviled Egg Ideas from My Food Blogging Friends

Published on 2012-04-07 13:08:00

Last Year I fell in love with Sriracha Deviled Eggs!Every year when people start finding my post about How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs, I know it must be almost Easter.  That post also has a lot of ideas for using hard-boiled eggs that I've collected through the years.  I love boiled eggs, even plain with a little Vege-Sal, but my favorite thing to make with hard-boiled eggs is definitely deviled eggs.  Nowdays I often use partly fat-free greek yogurt to replace some of the mayo in m [..]

Recipe for Asparagus and Fresh Mozzarella Frittata with Parmesan and Chives

Published on 2012-04-06 14:38:00

A delightful frittata with asparagus, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and chives!  (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  I love all types of frittatas, but this version with asparagus and pieces of fresh mozzarella is one I love to make when I start getting fresh chives in the garden.)Since I've been raving about how much I love the Bel Gioioso Fresh Mozzarella Pearls I found at Costco, I thought I'd show you one more thin [..]

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce

Published on 2012-04-05 12:45:00

Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is nice for a special meal cooked on the grill.(Updated with step-by-step instructions and improved photos, April 2012.  I'm sorry to report that there is still not much cooking going on at my house, but I enjoyed this a few weeks ago when Jake and I made it to take advantage of a beautiful spring day.  Flat Iron Steak is a bit more expensive now than it was when I first posted about it in 2007, but it's still a pretty good buy compared to [..]

Easy Recipe for Barely-Cooked Asparagus with Basil Pesto

Published on 2012-04-04 11:36:00

Barely Cooked Asparagus with Basil Pesto is ultra easy and flavorful.(Updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions in April 2012.  There hasn't been much cooking going on while I've been trying to get better, but before I got sick I cooked my first asparagus of the year and re-did the photos for this favorite recipe from 2007; enjoy!)Lots of people love the archives section I call Easy South Beach Recipes, where I feature tasty South Beach Diet friendly recipes with five ingred [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2012

Published on 2012-04-03 13:47:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe from March 2012 was definitely this Spicy Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw with Mint and Cilantro.(I've finally finished this round-up, which was delayed by me being seriously under the weather.  Thanks again for all the get-well wishes everyone, and happy Cooking!) I know, I say this every single month, but has another whole month really gone screaming by?  Not that I'm complaining about the arrival of April, the month when spring delicacies like asparagus [..]

Hot Tea and Chicken Broth on the Menu (and this is not an April Fools Joke!)

Published on 2012-04-01 07:00:00

Nothing but tea and hot chicken broth has been on the menu at my house!It's April 1, and if I wasn't incredibly sick with a terrible cough, body aches, a fever, and chest congestion, I'd be posting the Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2012 today.

Recipe for Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham

Published on 2012-03-30 10:05:00

Roasted asparagus wrapped in slices of lean ham.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This roasted asparagus wrapped in ham tastes perfect this time of year.)It's a sure sign of Spring when recipes featuring asparagus start popping up on the food blogs. Both of the markets where I shop regularly are selling low-priced asparagus, so I've been having fun experimenting with it lately. I've seen recipes using asparagu [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Published on 2012-03-28 20:08:00

A craving for peanut butter led to this recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce.It's true that I never liked peanut butter sandwiches when I was a kid (and still don't) but I love recipes using peanut butter, especially if the recipe has a spicy Asian twist to it.  A few weeks ago I had a pork sirloin roast I wanted to cook, I had a lot of work to do so I thought about using the slow cooker, and I was craving peanut butter.  That combination of circumstances l [..]

Recipe for Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Sage and Capers

Published on 2012-03-27 15:37:00

These Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Sage and Capers are easy for a work-night dinner.(Updated with improved and step-by-step photos, March 2012.)  I first posted this recipe for Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Save and Capers back in 2005, when I made it for a quick after-work dinner after a busy day teaching school.  I'd had it on my list of recipes needing updated photos for quite a while, so when I recently found myself with two chicken breasts thawed in the fridge and thinking about someth [..]

Recipe for Lentil and Barley Greek-Style Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Capers

Published on 2012-03-25 20:27:00

A wonderful meatless barley and lentil salad to welcome spring!I bet I'm not the only salad-obsessed person who starts thinking about new salad combinations as soon as the weather gets warmer.  It's no secret that I love salads of every type, but I think grain and bean salads are especially nice in spring, when it's not really hot weather but you're getting in the mood for lighter meals.  I loved the idea of a salad combining barley and lentils, and it worked perfectly with the [..]

Nick's Chipotle Grilled Shrimp with Black Bean Salsa

Published on 2012-03-25 11:12:00

(Dedicated to the memory of Nicholas Rhodes 7/3/26 - 3/21/12)(Updated March 2012:  When I started my blog in 2005, one of the first people who shared a recipe with me was Nick Rhodes, the father of my good friend Mary.  Nick passed away suddenly this week at the age of 85.  Nick was still active and very involved in life, and he will be greatly missed.)When my friend Mary told me her Dad was going to send me a recipe for the blog, I was sure it would be good. After all, Nick was a great cook [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sun Pix Hearts of Palm

Published on 2012-03-24 10:22:00

Hearts of Palm are one of my favorite ingredient for spring and summer salads!I may have let out a tiny squeal yesterday when I saw that my Costco had Sun Pix Hearts of Palm back in stock!  If you're not familiar with Hearts of Palm, they're a tender and flavorful vegetable that come from the center of the stems of palm plants.  They're labor intensive to harvest, so even though domesticated Palms are now grown for this crop, they're still not that common.  I rarely buy them a [..]

Recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest

Published on 2012-03-23 08:31:00

This simple and amazingly delicious recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips has only 3 ingredients!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This recipe for lemony pan-fried asparagus tips is something I make over and over.)Every spring I look forward to the arrival of low-priced asparagus in the grocery store. I love asparagus and I'm definitely a convert to the "less is more" approach when it comes to cooking it. I've tried [..]

Recipe for Pan-Grilled Chicken with Green Olive, Caper, and Lemon Relish

Published on 2012-03-20 21:09:00

Easy pan-grilled chicken with a flavorful green olive relish and Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing on the side.Green olive relish.  That's the most important thing you need to know about this easy pan-grilled chicken recipe, because if you're a green olive lover like me (or my brother Mark) then you're going to love this recipe.  On the other hand, if you're someone who doesn't get the whole green olive thing, you'll probably want to skip this recipe (and the gre [..]

Recipe for Sauteed Tilapia with Parmesan Crust

Published on 2012-03-20 10:51:00

This tasty method for cooking Tilapia finishes it with a crust of mayo and Parmesan that's browned under the broiler.  (On the side is Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale.)(First posted in 2006; updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions in March 2012.)  If you haven't tried Tilapia, it's a very mild flavored white fish which is easy to cook.  I love to use Tilapia because it's quite inexpensive compared to most fish, but admittedly it can be a little boring if you do [..]

Recipe for Vegan Picadillo Lentil Stew with Sweet Bell Peppers and Green Olives

Published on 2012-03-18 20:44:00

A delicious lentil stew with sweet bell peppers, green olives, and a touch of spiciness.I'm always looking for ideas featuring lentils so when I spotted  this Picadillo Lentil Stew in The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook I loved the sound of a stew with lentils, sweet bell peppers, green olives, onion, garlic, chile powder and a hint of cocoa powder.  Then when we tried the recipe Jake and I kicked it up a little, adding oregano, some canned tomatoes, a bit of Green Tabasco Sauce and [..]

Saturday Snapshots: Trimming the Perennial Herbs in Spring (2012 Garden Update Number 1)

Published on 2012-03-17 20:22:00

Nothing says Spring like perennial herbs starting to show some green!Salt Lake has been having spring-like weather lately, so on one of those warm days I went out in the garden and trimmed most of my perennial herbs, making way for the green shoots to appear.  When I mentioned on Twitter that I'd been trimming herbs, a few people asked about how to do it, so I thought I'd share how my herb beds looked after their spring trimming.  Nothing gets me more excited about summer than the appe [..]

Recipe for Janet's Mustard Chicken

Published on 2012-03-16 11:18:00

My sister Janet's Mustard Chicken is tasty and easy enough for a work-night dinner.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This recipe for Mustard Chicken from my sister Janet is something I make over and over.)The Denny family has a lot of good cooks besides myself, and this is a recipe I got from my sister Janet many, many years ago. It's quick and easy enough for a work-night dinner, but very tasty. I remember Janet [..]

Recipe for Marinated Pepper Salad with Garbanzos, Olives, and Feta

Published on 2012-03-13 17:32:00

Sweet Mini-Peppers are marinated overnight and then combined with garbanzos, olives, and Feta!(Updated with step-by-step photos and better photos, March 2012.  I first posted this in 2006 after I met Utah blogger Erin of Erin Eats.)When Utah blogger Erin of Erin Eats featured a recipe for marinated bell peppers, as soon as I read Erin's recipe for marinated peppers, I knew this was something I had to try. I changed Erin's recipe just a bit and then used the peppers and left-over marina [..]

Recipe for Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chiles, Lime, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-03-11 20:23:00

Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chiles, Lime, and Cilantro!It took a couple of tries to get this Baked Salsa Rice just right, and by the final version I had added canned green chiles, lime juice, a pinch of cumin, and extra cilantro to the inspiring recipe for a rice dish that I'd happily make any time as a side dish for any meal with Mexican flavors.  You could also add my version of Rubio's Pinto Beans on the side or wrap the rice and beans into a burrito, and eat this as a vegetarian mea [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Better Than Bouillon Organic Vegetable Base

Published on 2012-03-10 11:29:00

If you don't have time to make your own vegetable stock, this product is a good substitute.You may have noticed there's a little more emphasis on meatless recipes around here the last six months or so.  No, I'm not planning to become a vegetarian, but I am trying to use less meat in my cooking.  And truthfully, some of my very favorite foods are vegetables, and with increased evidence that less meat is good for our bodies and good for the planet, it's not something I find hard [..]

Recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps (or Cups) with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper

Published on 2012-03-09 08:47:00

These Asian Lettuce Cups with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper were really a treat.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  These Asian Lettuce Wraps with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Peppers are something I've made over and over when I'm doing Phase One.)Tonight for dinner I'm looking forward to eating leftovers from these lettuce wraps for the second time, and if you saw how much food accumulates in my fri [..]

Recipe for Thai-Style Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Mint and Cilantro

Published on 2012-03-07 20:30:00

Even in the winter when you have to buy the mint, this Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw is worth the splurge!Mint is something I have in abundance in the summer, and it's so prolific that I'm glad I have a garden bed divided into thirds so the mint is contained.  Maybe it's because I have so much free mint in the summer, but I have a hard time buying mint at the grocery store, and I saved this recipe for Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw months ago, thinking I would try it in the summer when I had min [..]

Lentil Soup Recipe with Ground Beef and Brown Rice

Published on 2012-03-06 20:19:00

An easy and tasty soup made from ground beef, lentils, and brown rice.(This post was updated with step-by-step photos and better photos of the finished soup in March 2012; the recipe was first posted in 2007.)   I originally made this soup on a day I was too sick to go the store, and I don't think there's anything that tastes as good or as comforting as soup when it's cold outside. The weather in Utah has been so mild this year that we've only had a few days that were soup we [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime

Published on 2012-03-04 19:59:00

Use your slow cooker to make the filling for these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime.Long before I had a new slow cooker site, I was a fan of using the slow cooker even for short cooking times if I had something to do and didn't want to have to watch the food.  The filling for these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos could have been cooked in a pan on the stove, but they cooked perfectly in the slow cooker while I was out of the house for a few hours, and when I got home dinn [..]

Recipe for Roasted Cabbage with Lemon

Published on 2012-03-02 11:38:00

This Roasted Cabbage with Lemon is a perfect side dish for corned beef, but I'd eat it any time of year!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.   This Roasted Cabbage with Lemon was first posted in March 2010, and I've made it many, many times since then.)My friend Robin lives about 45 minutes away from Salt Lake, so sometimes when she has an early morning meeting she stays at my house. Last Friday was one of those night [..]

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for February 2012

Published on 2012-03-01 07:00:00

Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar was my favorite Phase One Recipe for February.I'm so happy to see the calendar has flipped over to March.  And I don't care if we need the water in Utah, I'm voting for the start of spring-like weather!  We're going to be welcoming March with a new blog header featuring cabbage, created by my talented brother Rand, and of course when the month changes I share all the South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes I've f [..]

Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon and Feta

Published on 2012-02-28 18:51:00

I don't eat much bacon, but occasionally I splurge on something like this Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta.(Updated with better photos and added to Recipe Favorites in February 2012.) I think spinach salad is a beautiful thing. Not only does it taste fantastic, but according to The World's Healthiest Foods "Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like spinach provide more nutrients than any other food."  Maybe that's why I don't feel too guilty for having a tiny bit of [..]

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Onion Goggles

Published on 2012-02-27 20:30:00

No more tears or burning eyes when you peel onions!I confess that for most of my life I was a bit of an onion-chopping snob.  My eyes never seemed to bother me when I chopped onions and I figured anyone who was bothered by the onion fumes had to be a bit of a wimp.  It wasn't until late last year when I had eye surgery and no longer needed contact lenses that I realized that it was the contacts that kept the onion fumes out of my eyes all those years!  Suddenly I could hardly chop an onio [..]

Recipe for Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale

Published on 2012-02-26 11:58:00

A delicious rice seasoned with Creole seasoning and cooked with chopped kale.I've been slightly infatuated with kale for a few years now, so when I see a recipe that uses kale in a way that's new to me, I'm always excited to try it.  I found this recipe for Spicy Rice and Kale in an old Bon Appetit magazine from February 1999 (and back in those days before kale entered my life I probably wouldn't have given it a second look.)  Finding old food trends that I have just caught up [..]

Black Bean and Beef Chili Recipe with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa

Published on 2012-02-24 14:04:00

The salsa with cilantro, red onion, avocado, and lime really puts this black bean chili over the top!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This Black Bean and Beef Chili with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa is something I've made over and over since I first posted it in 2008.  I made it again this year for our family Superbowl party and decided to take some step-by-step photos; enjoy!)Chili is a great party food, as well [..]

Recipe for Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew with Tomatoes and Basil

Published on 2012-02-22 19:48:00

Cannellini Beans, Sausage, tomatoes, and fresh basil (or pesto) to finish it off.(Updated with better photos and added to Recipe Favorites in February 2012, this delicious stew with cannellini beans, sausage, tomatoes, and fresh basil (or pesto) added at the end is a delicious winter meal that I first posted in January 2009.)I can get fixated on soup in the winter, but let me make it clear that this phase-one recipe with cannellini beans, chicken sausage, tomatoes, and basil is definitely a stew [..]

Recipe for Easy Garlic and Lemon Shrimp

Published on 2012-02-21 16:10:00

Extra-large shrimp, simply sauteed with garlic and lemon.I grew up in a family where my father loved shrimp and my mother hated them, and it was a sign of how much my mom loved my dad that periodically she would heat up a big pot of oil and make deep-fried shrimp for Dad and the other family members who liked it.  I was always daddy's girl, so I loved everything my father ate, including rare steak, Roquefort dressing on salad, onion sandwiches, and shrimp of any kind.  When you splurge on [..]

Recipe for Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar

Published on 2012-02-19 14:09:00

This Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar was one of those must-make-again recipes from the first bite! Every now and then I try a recipe and from the very first bite I know it's something that I'm going to be making over and over again.  When Jake and I tried this Easy Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar, we couldn't stop exclaiming over how fantastic it was.  But just as fun as the salad itself is the story of how I happened to be making Effie's amazing salad!Click to cont [..]

Recipe for Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin

Published on 2012-02-17 14:48:00

Spaghetti Squash and Chard, mixed together in a cheesy gratin.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.  This Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin from 2009 is one of my favorite ways to cook spaghetti squash.)Besides writing this blog, I also write about food twice a week for BlogHer.com, and recently I wrote about spaghetti squash. Of course that made me think about cooking some of my own spaghetti squash from the garden. I found g [..]

Recipe for Slow Cooker Kielbasa and White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Spinach

Published on 2012-02-16 05:00:00

A tasty stew that starts with dried beans cooked all day in the slow cooker!I wasn't really planning to post this recipe so soon, but then I realized it would be fun to follow the announcement of my new slow cooker site with a slow cooker recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen!  And this recipe will become a recipe template for many more dishes in the future, since the recipe starts with dried beans that are cooked with broth, onions, tomatoes, and spices for 8-10 hours in the slow cooker until the [..]

Introducing Slow Cooker from Scratch

Published on 2012-02-15 05:00:00

Slow Cooker from Scratch is my new website dedicated to sharing "from-scratch" slow cooker recipes!For a couple of months now I've been hard at work on a new website, which is officially launching today!  Slow Cooker from Scratch is my new site dedicated to sharing recipes from Kalyn's Kitchen and other fantastic food blogs who use the slow cooker to make tasty "from-scratch" meals.  Every day, Slow Cooker from Scratch will introduce a slow cooker recipe with a photo, my description of [..]

Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

Published on 2012-02-14 14:13:00

It may not be that creative, but Chicken Barley Soup is still one of my all-time favorites.(First posted in 2006; updated with new photos and better instructions and added to Recipe Favorites February 2012.)  It's getting cold in Utah, which always puts me the mood for soup.  I love soup with barley, and there's  a very similar recipe using leftover turkey on the blog, as well as a recipe for Mushroom Barley Soup with Ham and Leeks that's similar too.  This recipe may be my fav [..]

Recipe for Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup with Cilantro and Green Tabasco

Published on 2012-02-12 19:00:00

This vegan black bean soup is flavorful and just spicy enough to be interesting.I love black beans, and I love black bean soups, but this Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup may be the best soup with black beans I've ever made.  Interestingly, it started out as a soup with ham, but when my nephew Jake and I tried it that way we both agreed that the spiciness and other flavors would come through better without the ham.  The next time we cooked we made the soup again, using vegetable broth to keep i [..]

Saturday Snapshots: Superbowl Party Food from Superbowl 2012

Published on 2012-02-11 18:28:00

My sister Pam brought Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites for the Superbowl party!Every year the Denny family has a big Superbowl party at my brother Mark's house, and for the last few years I've had fun taking photos of the food people bring to celebrate the big game.  This year I have a new Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash that should have made the photos better than ever, except this was only my second time using the flash, and obviously I don't quite have it down yet.  But no wor [..]

Recipe for Peperoncini Chopped Salad with Romaine, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta

Published on 2012-02-10 17:32:00

This delicious chopped salad has red bell peppers, sliced peperoncini, and feta.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites.   This chopped salad with romaine lettuce, red bell pepper strips, sliced peperoncini, Feta cheese, and a dressing flavored with peperoncini brine is something I've made many times for Denny family parties since it first appeared on the blog in early 2010.)Normally I have a routine where I try recipes, edit t [..]

Turkey Pesto Meatloaf Recipe with Tomato Sauce

Published on 2012-02-09 11:49:00

A little basil pesto in this turkey meatloaf really bumps up the flavor!I'm a huge fan of basil pesto, so this year when my garden had lots of basil I went into pesto-making overdrive.  Now I have an abundance of Basil Pesto with Lemon in my freezer, so I've been pondering new ways to use pesto.  Pesto ideas had been swirling around in my head for a few days when I had the thought of adding some pesto to turkey meatloaf to bump up the flavor.  Of course it's hard to come up with a [..]

Recipe for Quick and Easy Pecan-Crusted Dijon Salmon

Published on 2012-02-07 19:21:00

This salmon with a Dijon and pecan crust would make a lovely Valentine's Day dinner.I probably don't need to remind you that Valentine's Day is just one week away.  Those who are celebrating by going out to dinner have hopefully made reservations, but if you're looking for something a bit special to cook at home I would highly recommend this delicious Pecan-Crusted Dijon Salmon.  Not only is it absolutely delicious, but this recipe is so easy that you won't have to spend mu [..]

Slow Cooker Recipe for Vegan Black Garbanzo Bean Curry

Published on 2012-02-05 22:41:00

This was my first time cooking with black garbanzo beans, and I loved them in this slow cooker curry.For my birthday in December my blogging and real-life friend Lydia sent me some black garbanzo beans, an ingredient I had never seen before I got them in the mail.  I was intrigued and immediately started looking on the internet and in cookbooks for ideas of how to cook this type of bean.  I settled on a recipe from The Indian Slow Cooker where the unsoaked beans were put in the CrockPot and co [..]

Recipe for Low-Sugar Mango Sorbet (without an ice-cream freezer)

Published on 2011-07-05 09:25:00

Next time I would freeze this Low-Sugar Mango Sorbet for 30 minutes longer, but otherwise it was perfect!Please look at this photo of Mango Sorbet made with no added sugar and imagine I had been able to leave it in the freezer for maybe 30 minutes mo

Recipe for Grilled Fish with Garlic, Basil, and Lemon (Halibut, Tilapia, or Mahi Mahi)

Published on 2011-07-03 11:11:00

This delicious fish marinade with garlic, basil, and lemon is good on Halibut, Tilapia, or Mahi Mahi.(This recipe was revisited and finally updated with photos July 2011!)  It's a big holiday weekend in the U.S., and tonight I'm going to a b

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for June 2011

Published on 2011-07-01 03:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for June 2001 has to be Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos.It's happened again.  Every month I feel like the days go screaming by and I'm barely paying attention to saving links for my monthly round-up of South Bea

Crunchy Chopped Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola and Radishes

Published on 2011-06-30 11:10:00

Chopped Salad like this is one of my favorite summer lunches.(This recipe was revisited and updated with photos June 2011.)  When it's summer, chopped salad like this is one of my favorite things to have for lunch.  What makes chopped salad so

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Dreamfields Low-Carb Pasta (plus an important caution for Dreamfields fans)

Published on 2011-06-28 21:25:00

There's definitely no doubt that I'm a big fan of Dreamfields pasta!If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I love Dreamfields pasta.  I even order it by the case from Amazon.com when I can't find certain shap

Recipe for Ottolenghi's Perfect Lettuce Salad with Radicchio, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Capers

Published on 2011-06-27 20:32:00

This salad by London's Yotam Ottolenghi has the perfect combination of flavors.Yotam Ottolenghi is a brilliantly creative London food personality who's famous for his simple-but-profound flavor combinations.   I wasn't sure what to expe

Recipe for Penne Pasta with Wilted Arugula, Basil, Ricotta, and Parmesan Sauce

Published on 2011-06-26 10:48:00

If you have fresh basil or arugula in your garden, this quick pasta dish is delicious!For a long time I never thought of pasta as being a summer dish, except for pasta salads.  Then a few years ago I discovered no-cook pasta sauces, where a mixture

Friday Night Photos: Baby Vegetables! (2011 Garden Update #4)

Published on 2011-06-24 17:21:00

Honey Bear Squash is a type of small acorn squash that I'm growing for the first time.Long before digital cameras and the internet, I had a friend named John who used to tease me about loving my baby vegetables so much that I should photograph th

Recipe for Seven-Layer Tostadas

Published on 2011-06-22 03:00:00

If you're a fan of Seven Layer Dip, I bet you'll love these Seven Layer tostadas!As you can see, I'm still on a bit of a Mexican food kick around here, although truthfully this idea that popped into my mind for Seven Layer Tostadas is far

Recipe for Spicy Beef and Black Bean Soft Tacos with Cucumber, Tomato, and Lime Salsa

Published on 2011-06-20 03:00:00

These Spicy Beef and Black Bean Tacos are healthier and maybe tastier than the ones mom used to make.When I was a kid I loved my mom's tacos.   One thing that made them so good was the way mom would get the oil very hot in her cast iron frying

Recipe for Kalyn's Taco Seasoning Mix

Published on 2011-06-19 12:35:00

There are lots of good reasons for making your own Taco Seasoning Mix!If you're lucky enough to be celebrating Father's Day today, I hope you won't see this until the parties are over and you're thinking about what to put on the menu

Friday Favorites: Ten "Dad-Friendly" Grilling Ideas for Father's Day

Published on 2011-06-17 18:13:00

I think any beef-loving Dad would be happy with this Marinated Flank Steak for Father's Day.Holidays are important because of the way they remind us about what we have and don't have in our lives.  When I was a kid,  I took for granted havi

Recipe for Pizza-Flavored Breakfast Muffins with Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Oregano

Published on 2011-06-15 22:12:00

These Pizza Flavored Breakfast Muffins are for everyone who likes cold pizza for breakfast!I only order pizza for a very rare splurge, but when I do it's a sure thing that I'll be having cold pizza for breakfast the next morning.  I'm no

Recipe for Arugula and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Published on 2011-06-14 12:15:00

This salad withArugula, Gorgonzola, and Balsamic Vinegar is simple but memorable!(This recipe was revisited and updated with better photos June 2011.)   The idea for this recipe started when  I was at Costco and they were demo-ing crumbled Gorgon

Recipe for Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw and Avocado

Published on 2011-06-12 11:45:00

These delicious Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos were made with leftover grilled fish!I'm not sure why it took me so long to think of using leftover grilled fish to make fish tacos, but a few days ago when I revisited the recipe for Grilled Halibut with C

Friday Night Photos: Two Reasons this is an Exciting Day!

Published on 2011-06-10 14:02:00

After thinking about it for years, I've finally taken the plunge and switched to MAC!I know it's not Friday night just yet, but there's a very good reason I'm not waiting until later tonight to tell you how excited I am about my new i

Recipe for Grilled Halibut with Cumin and LIme

Published on 2011-06-09 10:33:00

If you have leftovers of this Grilled Halibut with Cumin and Lime, use it to make fish tacos!(This revisited recipe from 2005 was updated with photos and better instructions June 2011.)   Imagine you're sitting on the top deck of a houseboat lo

Low-Glycemic Recipes from My Food Blogging Friends (Web Wandering 6-8-11)

Published on 2011-06-08 03:00:00

Photo of Sushi on a Cracker with Tamari Ginger Dip from Andrea's RecipesIf you're wandering around the web looking for low-glycemic recipes, you'll notice plenty of tempting sweet treats on food blogs.   Still, even though many blogs fe

Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Feta and Mint

Published on 2011-06-06 07:53:00

If you're having a summer get-together, try this delicious dip with red peppers and feta.How do you feel about hot weather?  I'm a fan of summer, and for weeks I've been complaining about the rainy spring we've been having in Utah. 

Recipe for Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) and Edamame Salad with Lemon and Mint

Published on 2011-06-04 03:00:00

Everyone who loves chopped fresh mint in a salad, raise your hand!  My hand is high in the air, and if yours is too, you must try this easy salad combination with chickpeas, edamame, chopped mint, and both lemon zest and juice for lots of lemon flav

Friday Night Photos: Veggies are Growing and Cute New Garden Markers (2011 Garden Update #3)

Published on 2011-06-03 16:00:00

When you read this I'll be in Austin, attending the International Association of Culinary Professionals  annual conference, where I'm moderating a panel on food blogging with my friends Elise Bauer and Lisa Stone.  I took these photos last

Recipe for Low-Sugar Coconut Almond Macaroon Cookies (Phase One and Gluten-Free!)

Published on 2011-06-02 03:00:00

These Coconut Almond Macaroon Cookies can be eaten for Phase One if you use portion control!I see a lot of food blog posts about desserts, but although I indulge a bit when I'm traveling I don't make desserts at home all that often.   Howev

South Beach Diet Recipes Round-Up for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-01 03:00:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for May 2011 is Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radishes and Edamame.The calendar has flipped over to June, causing students (and teachers!) all over the country to be filled with joy at the thoughts of summer vacation

Recipe for Red Rock Brewery Style No-Mayo Vinegar Coleslaw with Oregano

Published on 2011-05-30 03:00:00

I love coleslaw with mayo, but I'm also an equal-opportunity coleslaw eater!A couple of months ago The Salt Lake Tribune posted the recipe for Red Rock Brewery's Vinegar Coleslaw.  In that story Tribune food writer Lesli J. Neilson admits ne

Friday Night Photos: Farmer's Market Envy and Thoughts on BlogHer Food 2011

Published on 2011-05-27 14:40:00

Atlanta sweet potatoes were enormous compared to the ones I see at home!Last weekend I attended BlogHerFood 11 in Atlanta, where I developed a serious case of farmer's market envy after seeing the gorgeous produce the DeKalb Farmer's Market a

Recipe for Marinated Beef Kabobs

Published on 2011-05-26 12:47:00

This favorite recipe for Marinated Beef Kabobs is something I used to make at Lake Powell.(This recipe was revisited and updated with photos and better recipe notes in May 2011.)   In one of my previous lives (before food blogging!) I used to cater

Recipe for World's Easiest Grilled Vegetables (How to Cook Vegetables on the Grill)

Published on 2011-05-25 09:51:00

These easy grilled vegetables are something I make all during grilling season!I regularly get comments from people who tell me they are learning to cook from my blog.  Feedback like that is partly what's motivating me to share this simple not-re

Recipe for Curried Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Peanuts

Published on 2011-05-24 08:46:00

I loved this Curried Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Peanuts.When I spotted a recipe for Curried Chicken Salad with Peanuts in The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook, there were two things that intrigued me about the recipe.  The first was t

A New Feature for Kalyn's Kitchen: Browse for Recipes by Photo

Published on 2011-05-23 10:17:00

Check out the new Photo Gallery Index for Kalyn's Kitchen!There's an exciting new feature on Kalyn's Kitchen for those who like food photos or readers who might enjoy a new way to find recipes from my blog.  On the left sidebar under the

Recipe for Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheddar Baked with Eggs

Published on 2011-05-21 16:00:00

This recipe has broccoli, mushrooms, ham, and cheddar and just enough egg to keep it together.Recently on Twitter a blogging friend called me "the queen of the breakfast casserole."  It made me smile, because I've posted a lot of break

Friday Night Photos: Planting Tomatoes and More Herbs (2011 Garden Update #2)

Published on 2011-05-20 12:00:00

I'm currently attending BlogHer Food while the garden grows!Here's another update on the 2011 garden, which is finally shaping up.  I started planting herbs a few weeks ago, and then it seemed like it rained for days in Salt Lake.  That mea

Asian Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radishes and Edamame

Published on 2011-05-17 18:00:00

This crunchy salad has sugar snap peas, radishes, and edamame with a slightly-spicy Asian dressing.(This recipe was revisited, updated with new photos, and added to Recipe Favorite May 2011.)  Early tomorrow I'll be on my way to Atlanta for the

Recipe for Whole Wheat Couscous with Saffron and Onions

Published on 2011-05-16 10:38:00

Plain Couscous can be a little ho-hum, but this Whole Wheat Couscous with Saffron and Onion is delicious.I was a slow to gain an appreciation for couscous, but after my neighbor Nancy introduced me to Whole Wheat Couscous it's something I find my

Recipe for Sauteed Asparagus with Melted Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

Published on 2011-05-15 11:31:00

This Sauteed Asparagus with Melted Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts tasted amazing(This recipe was revisited, updated with new photos, and added to Recipe Favorites May 2011)  When I first made this recipe in 2006, I said "At the risk of sounding like

Friday Favorites: Ten Favorite Grilling Recipes and Tips for Grilling for National Barbecue Month 2011

Published on 2011-05-13 11:00:00

Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month?   I love late spring when it's finally time to get serious about cooking on the grill again (even though my grill is on a covered deck and hooked into the natural gas f my house and I've bee

Recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Asian Black Bean-Garlic Marinade

Published on 2011-05-11 09:47:00

I'm pretty sure this is my first new grilling recipe for 2011!  Even though my grill is on a covered deck where I could use it all year, the weather in Salt Lake has been so cold and rainy this spring that I've been thinking  more about sou

Recipe for Leftover Chicken Chopped Salad with Red Pepper, Olives, and Feta

Published on 2011-05-10 10:45:00

Tossing the diced chicken, red pepper, and olives with dressing gives this salad that extra something.(This recipe was revisited, updated with photos, and added to Recipe Favorites May 2011)  For many years it was considered poor form to cut lettuce

Recipe for Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) with Feta, Mint, and Lemon

Published on 2011-05-08 21:35:00

I think these Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas with Feta, Mint, and Lemon are perfect for Meatless Monday!On Friday I talked about how I'm doing a weekly Meatless Monday recipe feature on BlogHer.com.  Of course this is all part of a world-wide Meatle

Five Fun Things on Friday (5-6-11)

Published on 2011-05-06 19:18:00

On Mondays I'll be spotlighting meatless main dishes on BlogHer.com.It's Friday, and if I was still teaching school I'd definitely be counting how many more Fridays were left in the school year.  (Anybody out there doing that student or

Recipe for Barely-Cooked Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

Published on 2011-05-05 13:19:00

This Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette was simple and bursting with flavor.This easy recipe for barely-cooked asparagus drizzled with lemon-mustard vinaigrette was part of the asparagus binge I got started on after I made Roasted Wild Salmon a

Recipe for Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins

Published on 2011-05-04 11:13:00

These Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast.(This recipe was revisited, added to Recipe Favorites, and updated with new photos and better instructions in May 2011.)  One thing that can be frustrating about food blogging

Recipe for Roasted Wild Salmon and Asparagus with Double-Lemon Oil

Published on 2011-05-02 20:19:00

I loved everything about this ultra-simple recipe for Roasted Salmon and Asparagus.This is the type of super-easy, cooks-in-one-pan, tastes-amazing recipe that always appeals to me. Since it also has three of my favorite ingredients (salmon, asparagu

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-01 14:17:00

Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs was Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for April 2011.Wow, am I ever happy that the calendar has flipped over to May!  Of course you've heard the saying that April showers bring May flowers, and if

Recipe for Pork Adobo (Pork Cooked in a Pickling Style as in the Phillipines)

Published on 2011-04-30 12:15:00

This Filipino recipe is pork that's marinated with vinegar and soy sauce, simmered, and then browned.(This revisited recipe was updated with new photos and better directions in April 2011.)  In the Phillipines, there is a style of cooking common

Friday Night Photos: Time to Start Planting Herbs! (2011 Garden Update #1)

Published on 2011-04-29 17:56:00

The weather in Utah is still pretty cold for veggies, but some herbs are happy!For years I used to say that the best day of the year is the day you get your garden tilled.  Now I have a garden with raised beds that don't need tilling that often,

Recipe for Spicy Broccoli-Jicama Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Black Sesame Seeds

Published on 2011-04-27 20:13:00

Every so often I get infatuated with a certain ingredient and end up using it over and over until something new catches my eye.  Currently I'm really quite smitten with jicama, both for the crunch and the slightly-sweet flavor that goes well wit

Recipe for Grandma Denny's Ranch-Style Vegetable Dip (plus Kalyn's Updated Version)

Published on 2011-04-26 13:47:00

My Grandma Denny was making this Vegetable Dip long before I heard of Ranch Dressing!(This favorite recipe was revisited and updated with photos and Kalyn's healthier version of Grandma Denny's dip in April 2011.)  When I was a kid, my Grand

Kalyn's Kitchen is Six Years Old and Six Life Lessons I'm Learning from Food Blogging

Published on 2011-04-25 07:00:00

I believe life is an ongoing process of lessons presented from the universe; things that can help us to grow as a human being if we pay attention to them.  When I started my blog with this simple little post six years ago, I never guessed what a lif

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Recipes with Asparagus for Easter Brunch or Lunch (plus more Easter Ideas)

Published on 2011-04-22 15:54:00

This Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is perfect for Easter BrunchI was on the phone with my sister Val talking about Easter foods, and eggs, ham, asparagus, and strawberries were the things we both mentioned as being "must haves" for Easte

Recipe for Sriracha Deviled Eggs plus Ten More Interesting Ideas for Deviled Eggs

Published on 2011-04-21 08:55:00

If you like Sriracha Rooster Sauce, you'll love these spicy deviled eggs!I can tell when Easter is coming, because I notice in my blog stats that people are finding my post about How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs.  I make boiled eggs all year

Karyn's Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Artichokes, Goat Cheese, and Canadian Bacon

Published on 2011-04-19 21:27:00

This elegant breakfast casserole would be great for Easter Brunch.(This revisited recipe was updated with photos and added to Easter Recipes April 2011.)   In 2005 when my blog was brand new I visited my step-sister Karyn in California and one morni

Asian Chopped Salad with Broccoli Stems, Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Red Cabbage, and Almonds

Published on 2011-04-18 16:12:00

You might want to save some broccoli stems just so you can make this tasty salad!A few weeks ago I made Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw and I fell in love with the creamy and slightly spicy soy sauce and mayo dressing.  Then a few days later I had a

Recipe for White Bean Soup with Ham and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-16 21:13:00

We're still having those snowy spring days, so I recently made this soup again.(This recipe from 2005 was updated with new photos and better instructions and added to Recipe Favorites in April 2011.)  No matter how much we long for warm weather,

Five Fun Things on Friday (4-15-11)

Published on 2011-04-15 18:46:00

This is just a corner of my spice drawer, and I definitely don't replace them every 6 months!Today is Friday, April 15, and not only is it traditional income tax day for the U.S., but April 15 is the birthday of two of my sisters and one of my be

Recipe for Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Stew with Parmesan

Published on 2011-04-13 21:47:00

This Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Stew makes a great meatless meal.Lately I've noticed a lot of food blogs talking about Meatless Mondays.  When I researched it a little, I was surprised to find out that this slogan encouraging Americans to

Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs

Published on 2011-04-11 22:08:00

How about turkey breakfast sausage, sauteed mushrooms, and Feta, with a few eggs holding it together?(This revisited recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites April 2011.)   I love eggs for breakfast, especially things like egg muffins, whic

Recipe for Jicama and Carrot Slaw with Radishes, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Published on 2011-04-10 12:03:00

I was pleasantly surprised when this Jicama and Carrot Slaw stayed good in the fridge for several days!Lately I've been buying a big jicama nearly every time I go to the store.  I slice it in sticks and use it to scoop up hummus or Grandma Denny

Friday Night Photos: Two Lunches at Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine in Salt Lake City

Published on 2011-04-08 17:28:00

Start your meal at Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine with Hummus, Baba Ganooj, and Muhamara.For many years I've been a fan of Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine in Salt Lake City.  They started with a small self-serve cafe in the 15th and 15th neighborhood

Recipe for Saffron Chicken with Parsley and Lemon (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-06 21:30:00

If you like the distinctive flavor of saffron, this Saffron Chicken is a traditional way to use it.(This recipe from November 2005 was revisited and updated April 2011.)   Have you ever cooked with saffron?  It's widely acknowledged to be the

Recipe for Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac

Published on 2011-04-05 17:14:00

These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac were a perfect flavor combination!I can't wait to tell you about these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac, because I gobbled one down as soon as I had taken photos, and the next day

Recipe for Barley Minestrone with Canadian Bacon, Savoy Cabbage, and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-03 21:22:00

If you wake up with snow on the ground in April, this Barley Minestrone can help.I realize there are people who actually like snow, but let me make it 100% clear that I will never be one of them.  Every year when the weather starts to feel like spri

Recipe for Barley Minestrone with Canadian Bacon, Savoy Cabbage, and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-03 21:22:00

If you wake up with snow on the ground in April, this Barley Minestrone can help.I realize there are people who actually like snow, but let me make it 100% clear that I will never be one of them.  Every year when the weather starts to feel like spri

How to Cook Artichokes in a Pressure Cooker (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-02 18:34:00

If you have a pressure cooker, you really should try using it to cook artichokes!(I've noticed artichokes are starting to go on sale, so I'm revisiting this recipe detailing my favorite way to cook them.  This was added to Recipe Favorites A

How to Cook Artichokes in a Pressure Cooker (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-02 18:34:00

If you have a pressure cooker, you really should try using it to cook artichokes!(I've noticed artichokes are starting to go on sale, so I'm revisiting this recipe detailing my favorite way to cook them.  This was added to Recipe Favorites A

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 01:15:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for March 2011 was Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika.Is it really and truly April?  I don't know whether I should be shouting "Hooray" or bracing myself for more bad weather

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 01:15:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for March 2011 was Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika.Is it really and truly April?  I don't know whether I should be shouting "Hooray" or bracing myself for more bad weather

Recipe for Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Almonds (and Cilantro?)

Published on 2011-03-30 01:15:00

Even though I made it on a day I was out of cilantro, I loved this Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw!When I spotted this crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw recipe in The Sunset Cookbook, I knew I had Napa cabbage in the fridge, so I immediately started ch

Recipe for Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Almonds (and Cilantro?)

Published on 2011-03-30 01:15:00

Even though I made it on a day I was out of cilantro, I loved this Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw!When I spotted this crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw recipe in The Sunset Cookbook, I knew I had Napa cabbage in the fridge, so I immediately started ch

Recipe for Quinoa Side Dish with Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro

Published on 2011-03-28 01:15:00

This Quinoa Side Dish has extra flavor from Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro How do you feel about quinoa?  It's something I was slow to warm up to, and for a long time I didn't think I'd ever be much of a quinoa fan.  Then last s

Recipe for Quinoa Side Dish with Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro

Published on 2011-03-28 01:15:00

This Quinoa Side Dish has extra flavor from Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and CilantroHow do you feel about quinoa?  It's something I was slow to warm up to, and for a long time I didn't think I'd ever be much of a quinoa fan.  Then last sum

Recipe for Casserole of Lentils, Rice, and Sausage (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-27 11:57:00

This casserole of Lentils, Rice, and Sausage is Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free but loaded with flavor.(This Revisited Recipe was updated with better photos and instructions in March 2011.)  When I announced the new recipe archives section for Casseroles

Recipe for Casserole of Lentils, Rice and Sausage (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-27 11:57:00

This casserole of Lentils, Rice, and Sausage is Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free but loaded with flavor.(This Revisited Recipe was updated with better photos and instructions in March 2011.)  When I announced the new recipe archives section for Casseroles

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Casserole Recipes

Published on 2011-03-25 09:51:00

There's a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, and these are five of my favorites.Last week I created a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, something a few people had asked for through the years, and I thought it woul

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Casserole Recipes

Published on 2011-03-25 09:51:00

There's a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, and these are five of my favorites.Last week I created a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, something a few people had asked for through the years, and I thought it woul

Recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus with Olive Oil and Sumac

Published on 2011-03-23 01:15:00

I was looking through my newest cookbook purchase, and this Sweet Potato Hummus called my name!I didn't have any special reason for making this Sweet Potato Hummus, other than the fact that it caught my eye in the latest cookbook from Costco that

Recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus with Olive Oil and Sumac

Published on 2011-03-23 01:15:00

I was looking through my newest cookbook purchase, and this Sweet Potato Hummus called my name!I didn't have any special reason for making this Sweet Potato Hummus, other than the fact that it caught my eye in the latest cookbook from Costco that

Chopped Salad Recipe with Sugar Snap Peas, Jicama, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Green Garbanzo Beans

Published on 2011-03-21 01:15:00

This Crunchy Chopped Salad has sugar snap peas, radishes, jicama, tomatoes, and green garbanzo beans!It's a sign of spring when I start making big crunchy salads to eat for lunch.  My lunch salads can include just about anything that's in th

Chopped Salad Recipe with Sugar Snap Peas, Jicama, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Green Garbanzo Beans

Published on 2011-03-21 01:15:00

This Crunchy Chopped Salad has sugar snap peas, radishes, jicama, tomatoes, and green garbanzo beans!It's a sign of spring when I start making big crunchy salads to eat for lunch.  My lunch salads can include just about anything that's in th

Chicken, Black Bean, and Cilantro Soup (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-19 20:11:00

This tasty Chicken, Black Bean and Cilantro is a great use for leftover rotisserie chicken.(This Revisited Recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites March 2011.)  If you're a regular reader you know I'm constantly going through the ar

Friday Night Photos: Bambara Restaurant in Downtown Salt Lake City

Published on 2011-03-18 22:30:00

Downtown Salt Lake City has a number of excellent restaurants, and one that I've been slow to experience is Bambara, located in the historic Hotel Monaco in the heart of downtown Salt Lake.  The restaurant has won an impressive number of dining

Recipe for Leftover Corned Beef Soup with Sauerkraut and Tomatoes

Published on 2011-03-16 17:14:00

If you have leftover corned beef on hand, this soup is a tasty way to use it.By the time most people read this it will be St. Patrick's Day, and I'm guessing you might be cooking Corned Beef in the Crockpot.  Since I cooked my corned beef ov

Crockpot Recipe for Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika

Published on 2011-03-15 09:59:00

I loved the smoked paprika in this CrockPot soup with red lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes.I've been loving smoked paprika lately, an infatuation that started when my friend Margarethe sent me a recipe for Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Smok

CrockPot Recipe for Salsa Pork Chops with Cumin, Garlic, and Lime

Published on 2011-03-13 14:34:00

These tasty Salsa Pork Chops simmer in the CrockPot while you're busy doing other things!When I looked at these photos for Crockpot Salsa Pork Chops, it got me thinking about what a balancing act food blogging can be.  Sometimes you hit a home r

Friday Favorites: Favorite Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

Published on 2011-03-11 17:14:00

I'm going to be cooking this Roasted Cabbage with Lemon on St. Patrick's Day.Even if you don't have the tiniest bit of Irish blood, you're still probably aware that next week is St. Patrick's Day.  I don't remember my mom eve

Recipe for Better-than-Mom's Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce

Published on 2011-03-09 20:51:00

Adding quinoa and not using canned soup makes this Better-than-Moms Chicken and Broccoli Casserole.I made this Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce a few times to get it just right, and I really wasn't planning on posti

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sriracha Rooster Sauce

Published on 2011-03-08 12:08:00

I can't take a lot of heat, but I love Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.For years I remember seeing Sriracha Sauce on the tables in Asian restaurants.  My friends who loved spicy food always called this "Rooster Sauce" because of the rooster o

Chicken Piccata with Fried Capers (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-06 19:21:00

I love this version of Chicken Picatta which has fried capers and doesn't use flour. (This revisited recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites March 2011.  This is a great version of Chicken Picatta for Phase One.)  Chicken Piccata is o

Recipe for Made-from-Scratch Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Bran Muffins with Apple and Walnuts

Published on 2011-03-05 17:56:00

Here we are on a weekend when so many food bloggers are talking about festive Mardi Gras Foods, and I'm giving you Made-from-Scratch Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Bran Muffins.  Oh my.  I hope that's not a sign that I am hopelessly un-hip, but

Five Fun Things on Friday (3-4-11)

Published on 2011-03-04 16:29:00

There are two fun reasons why I love seeing Jennette's name on a book cover!Happy Friday everyone!  It's interesting how even when you are "retired" and work at home, Friday feels a bit different than any other day.  It's been

Recipe for Curried Chickpea Salad ( from Joan's on Third, Los Angeles)

Published on 2011-03-02 10:07:00

Now that I've tried this Curried Chickpea Salad, I really want to visit Joan's on Third in Los Angeles.My fondness for chickpeas has been pretty well documented on the blog, so when my brother Rand spotted this Curried Chickpea Salad in the r

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for February 2011

Published on 2011-03-01 02:00:00

This Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup was Kalyn's favorite Phase One recipe for February.Today let's celebrate March, the month when the Vernal Equinox heralds the arrival of spring with days that start to get longer again.  Even thoug

Recipe for Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sriracha

Published on 2011-02-26 22:03:00

If you love sugar snap peas like I do, you have to try these Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas. Recently I talked about my profound affection for sugar snap peas, and I decided it might be fun to experiment with them as the starring ingredient in a st

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Salads with Cabbage

Published on 2011-02-25 12:44:00

I'm crazy for this Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage Salad with Fresh Herbs and Peanuts.I love, love, love cabbage, so I'm thrilled it's one of those cruciferous vegetables that everyone should be eating regularly.  I especially like raw cabb

Easy Recipe for Pesto Lemon Rice

Published on 2011-02-23 03:00:00

I made this Lemon Pesto Rice for a dinner party over the weekend, and there were no leftovers!This ultra-easy recipe for Lemon Pesto Rice is a great side dish any time you have a few tablespoons of leftover pesto in the fridge.  I made this on Satur

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sugar Snap Peas

Published on 2011-02-22 08:03:00

Sugar Snap Peas are definitely one of my favorite crunchy snacks!I think I might have even given a little squeal when I looked in the newest book, The South Beach Diet Supercharged, and found sugar snap peas listed as Phase One for the South Beach Di

Bread Machine Recipe for 100% Whole Wheat Bread with Oats, Bran, and Flax Seed (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-02-21 09:01:00

This is one of my favorite bread machine breads, perfect for a cold February day!(This favorite bread machine recipe was revisited and added to Recipe Favorites February 2011.)  I spent weeks on a quest to create South Beach Diet friendly bread usin

Recipe for Napa Cabbage Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Peanuts, and Dijon-Ginger Dressing

Published on 2011-02-19 11:28:00

I loved this salad with Napa Cabbage, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Peanuts, and a Ginger-Dijon dressing.I'm a huge fan of every type of cabbage, but lately I've been loving napa cabbage, used widely in Asian cuisines and also called Chinese Cab

Friday Night Photos: Superbowl Party Food

Published on 2011-02-18 17:20:00

This year the Denny Family Super Bowl Party was moved to my brother Dave's house, and as usual the family ignored my suggestions for diet-friendly Super Bowl party food and brought all kinds of fattening treats.  Some years I manage to be pretty

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-02-16 08:23:00

When big fat spears of asparagus appear in the spring, it's time to try roasting them with garlic. (This Revisited Recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites, February 2011.  I'm seeing asparagus in the stores lately, so it got me thin

Recipe for Asian Flavored Wild Salmon Patties with Ginger, Scallions, and Sesame-Lime Mayonnaise

Published on 2011-02-15 12:00:00

These Salmon Patties start with chopped raw salmon that's seasoned with Asian flavors.Last year my brother Dave and his four sons went to Alaska and fished for salmon and halibut.  I've been the grateful recipient of some of the frozen wild

Recipe for Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Smoked Sweet Paprika

Published on 2011-02-13 17:01:00

If you're cooking Valentine's Day dinner at home, here's a delicious side dish suggestion.Which is better, a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner at home, or dinner out in a nice restaurant?  I'd love to hear in the comments what peop

Friday Favorites: Four South Beach Diet Friendly Chocolate Cookies for Valentine's Day

Published on 2011-02-11 09:48:00

If you're looking for low-sugar cookies with chocolate for Valentine's Day, these are some of my favorites.(Updated and added to Recipe Favorites, February 2011)  I don't think there's any doubt that holidays are more challenging for

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Published on 2011-02-10 12:44:00

If you're baking with whole wheat flour, this whole wheat pastry flour can really expand the options.You don't have to do a lot of poking around on my blog to realize I'm not really a baker, but the last few years I've become interest

Recipe for Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup

Published on 2011-02-08 10:33:00

This Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup may be my favorite lentil soup ever!Today I woke up to snow on the ground, which makes me especially happy that I have some of this Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup in the freezer.  I made this a cou

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, and Celery (Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad)

Published on 2011-02-06 10:24:00

This slightly-spicy cabbage salad got three thumbs way up when I tested the recipe!Today's the Super Bowl, and face it, quite a few of us who are attending Super Bowl parties are going to be eating some things we might normally avoid.  Even thou

Five Fun Things on Friday and My Family Rocks!

Published on 2011-02-04 19:44:00

Thanks to Sara, Kate, and Val for the nieces and nephews rocks for my new magnet board!It's been a while since I've done a post about fun things on Friday, but if you read about this week's fun things I think you'll agree they're

Easy Recipe for Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites

Published on 2011-02-02 20:39:00

It was my sister Pam who introduced our family to these Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites.A few days ago I suggested Hummus and Cucumber Appetizer Bites for a diet-friendly Super Bowl party offering, and these Ham and Dill Pickle Bites are another

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-01 02:00:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for January 2011 was these Asian Lettuce Wraps.January is the month when I post Phase One Recipes on the blog to help the many people doing Phase One during that month, so of course there are a lot of recipes in

Recipe for Hummus and Cucumber Appetizer Bites with Sesame Seeds

Published on 2011-01-30 06:00:00

If you're looking for Superbowl party nibbles, these hummus and cucumber bites are amazingly easy to make, fun to serve, and I promise that your hummus-loving guests will gobble them up.  And if you happen to have any guests who are trying not t

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite Phase One Recipes for Chicken Breasts

Published on 2011-01-28 18:00:00

Every year for January lots of people start the South Beach Diet, and to help them with ideas, I post all Phase One recipes on the blog that month.  I did that again this year (with an exception for the Shrimp and Macaroni Salad posted as a tribute

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sweet Mini-Peppers

Published on 2011-01-27 07:00:00

I'm sure you've heard that there's a big football game coming up.   Even if you're someone like me who has to use Google to find out which teams are playing every year, if you live in the U.S. chances are good you'll be attendin

Recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan

Published on 2011-01-25 10:48:00

Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan is a delicious side dish the whole family will like.For a few years now I've been completely infatuated with roasted vegetables.  I've experimented with Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Brussels

Recipe for Pork with Paprika, Mushrooms, and Sour Cream

Published on 2011-01-23 15:20:00

A generous amount of Hungarian Paprika makes this pork dish flavorful and slightly spicy.It's been a bittersweet week for the Denny family, as we paid tribute to our wonderful father and spent time with family members who came from far away for t

Recipe for Shrimp and Macaroni Salad

Published on 2011-01-21 09:35:00

Whenever I asked my dad what I should make for a family party, this salad was always his choice.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.)  This Shrimp and Macaroni

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce

Published on 2011-01-20 12:00:00

My Dad loved shrimp, so when it wasn't the main dish I'd often make shrimp cocktail for him as an appetizer.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.)  Shri

Recipe for Spicy Roasted Green Beans (or Broccoli) and Shrimp

Published on 2011-01-18 23:00:00

My Dad loved these Spicy Roasted Green Beans and Shrimp(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.)  It was months ago when I first started hearing about Roasted Shr

Recipe for Quick and Easy Spicy Broiled Shrimp

Published on 2011-01-17 09:20:00

My Dad loved anything with shrimp, and this Spicy Broiled Shrimp was something I made for him many times.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.)  This Spicy Broi

Edgar Martell Denny (1925 - 2011)

Published on 2011-01-15 17:39:00

My wonderfully loving, compassionate, and intelligent father Edgar Martell Denny died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 13.  All who knew him were touched by his deep wisdom and gracious example of unconditional love.  I am grateful to h

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite Phase One Soups

Published on 2011-01-14 06:00:00

If it's soup weather where you are, try this Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup with Ham and Sherry Vinegar.It's seriously soup weather in Utah, and I know a lot of you are still doing phase one, so here are some of my favorite phase one soups. 

Recipe for Green Garbanzo Hummus with Sweet Mini-Pepper Dippers

Published on 2011-01-11 21:02:00

I loved this Green Garbanzo Hummus, especially when I ate it with the sweet mini-pepper dippers.Have you tried Green Garbanzo Beans yet?  I wrote about this nutritious product a few months ago when I used them to make Brown Rice and Green Garbanzo S

Recipe for Spicy Yellow Split Pea Soup with Italian Sausage and Green Pepper

Published on 2011-01-09 20:43:00

The love affair with yellow split peas continues with this spicy soup!(Like many Americans, I've been struggling through the weekend wondering what motivates a human being to commit violent acts against innocent people.  The Arizona shootings go

Recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps (or Cups) with Pork, Napa Cabbage and Red Bell Pepper

Published on 2011-01-08 18:52:00

These Asian Lettuce Cups with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper were really a treat.Tonight for dinner I'm looking forward to eating leftovers from these lettuce wraps for the second time, and if you saw how much food accumulates in my frid

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite South Beach Diet Phase One Breakfasts

Published on 2011-01-07 02:00:00

These Egg "Muffins" are one of my very favorite Phase One breakfasts.I can tell by how the number of people looking at the Index of South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes that a lot of you out there are doing Phase One right now.  I'm post

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Spreadable Cheese

Published on 2011-01-05 19:44:00

I vividly remember the first time I tried Laughing Cow cheese when a man named Rex Turner brought it to my house for a party many years ago.  I thought it was a little strange at the time as a pot luck dish (sorry Rex!) but now I absolutely love thi

Recipe for Lemony Yellow Split Pea Side Dish with Garlic and Ginger (with or without Cilantro)

Published on 2011-01-04 17:58:00

I loved the combination of flavors in this side dish of lemony yellow split peas with garlic and ginger.I am now officially in love with this side dish of lemony yellow split peas flavored with minced garlic, ginger, and I cilantro.  Even for those

Recipe for Shrimp with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

Published on 2011-01-02 22:01:00

If you're starting a diet this week, you won't feel deprived with this Shrimp in Mustard-Horseradish Sauce.The Monday after New Year's is the day more people start a diet than any other day of the year.  I know lots of folks are starting

Hopping John Soup Recipe for Luck in the New Year (Black-Eyed Pea, Ham, and Collard Greens Soup)

Published on 2011-01-02 13:18:00

Hopping John Soup is my favorite thing to make for good luck in the New Year!(This soup is one of my Recipe Favorites, updated with step-by-step photos January 2011)  For several years now I've been making this tasty soup with black-eyed peas, h

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for December 2010 (and Happy New Year Everyone!)

Published on 2011-01-01 02:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for December 2010 isShredded Chicken Salad with Green Olives, Celery, and Green Onion.If there was ever a time for new beginnings, it's the first day of a brand new decade.  Of course, New Year's Day eve