Submitted by Aha! Subscriber/Audra’s Friend – Maggie Chiles
(From her mother-in-law Becky Chiles)

Comfort food for upcoming chilly nights that will not break our new school year’s goals of eating healthy. 

INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup butter                   

1 lg. onion  (chopped)                                         2 lbs. ground turkey

½ gr. Bell pepper chopped(or pablano)        1 cup quick oats, uncooked

¼ cup chopped green onion                             1-2 eggs beaten

¼ cup chopped celery                                        ¼-1/2 cup 2% red.… Read More »

Source: Epicurious

Ingredients: 

• 2 pounds skinless red snapper or other mild white fish fillets
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white rice flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups club soda
• Vegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups)

• 16–32 small corn tortillas
• Cabbage and Jicama Slaw
• Fresno Chile Hot Sauce , for serving;
• Sliced avocado, cilantro leaves with tender stems, Sliced pickled jalapeños, and lime wedges for serving

Directions:

Prepare and Cut Fish:
Remove any pin bones from fish fillets (using tweezers makes this easy).… Read More »

As I am writing this, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. I just found out that I passed the Board Certification for Sports Dietetics (CSSD) after studying all summer! It is very timely, as all of my kids’ fall sports are now in full swing. Lucky for them, I get to implement all of the latest, greatest strategies I learned, including post-workout nutrition; i.e.… Read More »

Source: Closet Cooking

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano (parmesan), grated
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Toss the brussels sprouts in the olive oil, salt and pepper, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet along with the cloves of garlic and roast in a preheated 400F oven until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes, flipping half way through.

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Submitted by Patty Moncrief (amiga de Audra) Ingredients:

•  2 tablespoons olive oil
•  3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (12 ounces) chicken sausage, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
•  1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

Directions:

1. In a heavy 12-inch saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.

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I was lucky enough to spend a girl’s weekend at the beach with one of my favorite college girlfriends who happens to also live in Dunwoody….Patty Moncrief. She could not believe that I wasn’t aware that I could purchase fresh pizza dough and ingredients for a homemade pizza right out of the fridge in the back of E.… Read More »

Though my mind and my electric bill still say, “Summer,” it’s time to wrap our heads around the back-to-school routine, like it or not! With the start of school also comes the daily challenge of packing a healthy lunch that your kids will actually eat. My kids, though not especially picky at home, have strong preferences for what can and cannot go into the lunchbox.… Read More »

My parents have tons of thriving blueberry bushes so my Mom is constantly trying to find good ways to use her blueberries.    While visiting “home” for Independence Day I was lucky enough to get treated to this fabulous pie made with blueberries from my Mama and Daddy’s garden.   YUMMY!   I forgot to take a picture but promise to add one to this post the next time I get the opportunity!… Read More »

My cousin’s hubby was listening to NPR and heard a story about a pie so good it always elicits an ‘Oh my God’ response.   I’m so thankful he was listening to NPR that day because my cuz made this pie for my family last week while we were visiting her in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina……and it is definitely DIVINE. … Read More »

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is pack a picnic dinner (complete with a nice bottle of vino, a handful of fresh cut flowers, and some votive candles) and head to Chastain Park Amphitheater for a concert. While rain is almost an inevitable part of the experience, it is a wonderful venue nonetheless!… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo, including some sauce, divided
• 8 bacon slices
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (not lean)
• 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
• 1 large red onion, cut into 4 (1/2-inch) thick rounds, each stuck with a wooden pick to keep it together
• 1 firm-ripe avocado, quartered lengthwise, peeled, and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices
• Olive oil for brushing on onion and avocado
• 4 hamburger buns, grilled or toasted
• lettuce
• cilantro

Directions:

In a food processor or blender, purée mayonnaise, mustard, and 1 tablespoon chipotle; transfer to a bowl.… Read More »

 Featured Recipe of the Dunwoody Green Market from their 6/25/14 email newsletter:

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches Rainbow Carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 3 Mandarins, 2 peeled and segmented
• 2 tablespoons Oil: Coconut Oil, Butter, Ghee, Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil
• fine Sea Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper
• Fresh Rosemary

Directions:
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F with the rack in the middle.… Read More »

With outdoor temperatures rising, I don’t like heating up my kitchen by turning on the oven or stove. I prefer to use the grill whenever possible. (That is true year-round for me!) Grilling food is a great way to cook with minimal added fats and loads of flavor. I have made this salmon recipe dozens of times for my family and it is always a hit.… Read More »

Ingredients:
 

• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs snipped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbs chopped fresh oregano
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 Tbs red or white wine vinegar
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

 
Directions:  In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. … Read More »

Recipe from Suzanne Wilcox which can also be found in the Redfield Neighborhood Cookbook.

Ingredients:

• 2 boxes of Uncle Ben’s wild rice
• 2 medium avocados
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 c. diced red onions
• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup vegetable/canola oil
• 1 Tbs spicy brown Dijon mustard
• 2 1/2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. fresh minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

 
Directions:

Cook rice and cool to room temperature. … Read More »