Recipes

RECIPES

Learning the basics of cooking - what tools to use when, various cooking methods, what flavors work well together, etc. - is better than the best recipe out there. Once you understand the aforementioned principles, you can truly get creative and there really is no need for a recipe.

That being said, I still browse online periodically, looking for meal ideas to match the mood I'm in, to accommodate the ingredients I have on hand, to please the guests I've invited for dinner, or to pair nicely with a bottle of wine that I've been wanting to try. Following a recipe helps guarantee the success of the end product. But from there, you can always tweak it to make it better and make it your own.

I believe that Chef Michael Smith says (and I agree), "If it tastes good, it is good." Translation: Follow your taste buds - they never lie.

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NOTE: With many of the recipes that I add, I try to provide variations to increase nutritional benefit. Some of the suggestions are provided to help you prepare the recipe in a way that may better suit your preferences. For nutritional summaries of individual ingredients, go to http://www.nutritiondata.com. I often use this site to dispel myths and optimize nutritional content in particular meals and snacks.

BREAKFAST

Turkey, Chicken or Pork Sausage Patties

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Breakfast Smoothies

LUNCH

DINNER

Breaded Chicken

Steak

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Root Vegetables

Chunky Shepherd's Pie

Turkey, Chicken or Pork Sausage