It is said that kale is one of, if not the healthiest green leafy vegetables readily available. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and jam packed with so many vitamins plus a good source of protein. That’s good because I was beginning to get bored of the old standby, spinach, for my leafy [more]
Dining with friends is a magical thing, and since quitting my “day-job” over a year ago I knew that I [more]
Admittedly this is the only way I can eat a corn soup. I’ve never been much of a corn chowder [more]
This dish is definitely a savory palate-pleaser. Al dente linguine pasta is tossed in a melange of spicy sausage, salty [more]
For a nice mid-afternoon or after dinner treat, try this chocolate cookie spiked with a touch of espresso. Dredge the [more]
Dieters beware! These extremely decadent butterscotch dessert bars are packed with so much sweet, buttery goodness that you might have [more]
This simple pan seared pork chop, crisp sauteed green beans and rice is a perfect Sunday supper meal or any [more]
Summer peppers are abundant right now, which makes it a perfect time to pull out this very simple and tasty [more]
The natural sweetness from the coconut and the touch of vanilla really heightens the flavor in these delicious bars. It [more]
A risotto is not where you would typically see corn. Die-hard Italian Food purists may even cringe just at the [more]
Mention tofu to a group of people and watch them scrunch up their faces and go “eww.” What is it [more]
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer and no doubt many of us will be hitting to [more]
Spinach is one of those leafy greens that needs a little bit of help in the flavor department. It may [more]
Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines because it is spicy, which I LOVE, and also uses an array [more]
This creamy soup recipe was inspired by a vegan dish I made for a few people last month. The original [more]
These soups do not need to be laden with tons of heavy cream or globs of butter to create the [more]
April was surely a whirl-wind month for The Average Foodie. We moved to a new town, stocked up a new [more]
It may be spring, a time I often associate with colorful berries and gorgeous wild green salads, but my mind [more]
Aside from the corned beef and cabbage, I wanted to make something different to also honor the Irish. A while [more]
I bet you didn’t know that what you think is a yam, because it is labeled as such in the [more]
I rarely keep up with all these National Food days and when one of any significance comes around I learn [more]
Most of my life the only way I knew how to make a pancake was to “Just Add Water” and [more]
To quote a line from Kung Foo Panda “We are noodle folk.” Well, at least that’s how I view myself [more]
With this dish my supply of chicken is officially gone. It’s not a glamorous dish, but it is simple and [more]
Today’s frugal cooking made a nice dent in my ‘pantry-be-gone’ list. Homemade flatbread, lime and paprika marinated grilled chicken, roasted [more]
These gorgeous medjool dates have been sitting in my refrigerator for quite some time, longer than I actually want to [more]
In about 25 days The Average Foodie is getting a new home kitchen. We’ll be moving from our big city [more]
Plain focaccia is great for sandwiches or dunking in a comforting bowl of soup. However, it’s also a great platform [more]
Muffins are not restricted to just the sweet stuff. Stir in some bacon and cheese for a classic savory breakfast [more]
