Category Archives: Recipe/Food

Cooking healthy for busy families

My wife and I do pretty well in our effort to eat healthy and enforce the same philosophy with our kids (which can be a struggle).  We, like most families, have evening activities to attend and it does not leave … Continue reading

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Trout Cakes

This is great way to serve trout as an appetizer or main course.  The trout is baked first but you can also use smoked trout to add another layer to the palette. 1 lb trout – flaked up in a … Continue reading

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

This is from my friend Jacob.  Sounds good and pretty simple. Buffalo Chicken Bites Grill up 4 oz Chicken Breast, cut in bite size pieces Crush 4 Melba Toast Rounds Combine 1 tbsp each of Frank’s Hot Wing sauce, Dijonnaise … Continue reading

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Local Bars: Lee’s Summit

As a lifetime resident of Lee’s Summit, I have witnessed a shift in the dormant puritan approach to commerce within our city limits.  Over the past 15 years, progressive leadership and the Chamber of Commerce have created an environment for … Continue reading

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White Chili

This is a good slow cooker meal that can be vegetarian or with chicken.  It was originally listed as a chicken chili but we made this one time forgetting the chicken and it turned out just fine.  You choose. 5 … Continue reading

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Sandwich: Deli chicken breast and apple

Nothing special about this sandwich.  I just thought I would share. Using deli chicken breast and slices of apple, build a quick sandwich on your favorite whole grain, Pita, etc. with a little mayo.  It is an unusually tasty sandwich.

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Blackened Tilapia with Cilantro Mayo

This fish recipe is rather simple and very tasty.  It does require a cast iron skillet which is not as common in most kitchens these days. 1/4 cup paprika 2 TBL ground thyme 2 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp garlic … Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetables

Vegetables of your choice. Zucchini, eggplant, portobello mushrooms for example.  (halve them, slice them etc) 1/2 lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon Mustard 2 tsp grill seasoning (we use the McMormick’s Montreal Steak) 1 TBL Worcestershire sauce 1 large clove garlic, … Continue reading

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Mashed Cauliflower

This is your faux mashed potato dish.  There are many variations out there mainly because you can make this dish to your liking.  Experiment as you see fit.  The important factor is that now you can eat a healthy substitute. … Continue reading

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The Rick “Sanchez Salsa”

The recipe originates from co-worker Rick Sanchez.  This is a great demonstration that not all salsa’s are created equal.   Enjoy. Sanchez Salsa Serving: A blender full of salsa Ingredients 3 Roma Tomatoes (Roma tomatoes work best because of their texture) … Continue reading

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