Here is a recipe that is easy, tasty, and ready in no time. Double the recipe and freeze half for when it’s just one of those nights where the thought of cooking dinner overwhelms …
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Crowd Pleasing Mexican Cheesecake – NOT a Dessert
Mary-Ellen writes: This recipe originated from my sister, Kathleen. Because of the size of our family, holidays always were, and still are, a group effort filled with “assignments.” One year Kathy was assigned appetizers and she said she would bring something she had recently at a party called Mexican Cheesecake. I thought it sounded […]
Make Ahead Pull-Apart Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is made the evening before you want to serve it. You can add different nuts or raisins and make it your own speciality!
Orange, Pecan, and Chocolate Pie – Oh My!
This pie can be made a month in advance and frozen. The trick is not to bake it. Stop the recipe before the chocolate drizzle and orange sauce and freeze, wrapped in plastic wrap and two plastic grocery bags. This pie comes with its own pastry recipe. To save time, you can use a pre-made […]
Grandma Anna’s Apple Pie
One of the secrets to this pie recipe is to use a lot of apples and pile them as high as they will go. This can be made a month or so in advance by freezing the pie before it is baked. Keep the unbaked pie in the freezer until the day before you want […]
Farmers Market Vegetable and Chicken Soup
This soup is very hearty and makes a healthy, flavorful meal. The recipe can be changed by using whichever vegetables you have on hand.
Thick Tomato Basil Soup
Make this soup while you have the time so on those crazy nights, you can have dinner on the table in no time!
Crowd Pleasing Vegetarian Chili
This chili is chock full of flavor thanks to its fresh ingredients. It also comes together very quickly once the chopping has been done. Double the recipe for a large crowd such as a school event or neighborhood pot luck. Freeze leftovers to have a hearty, tasty meal in seconds!
Vicki’s Chili – A Family Tradition
Family traditions often revolve around recipes and cooking. Vicki shares her chili recipe memory … “This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It is so simple to put together. Each time I make it, I am reminded of sitting around the kitchen table in Indiana with my mom, […]
Zucchini Bread
This recipe makes two loaves. Freeze the second loaf to enjoy at another time, or wrap it up in foil with a pretty bow and give it to someone special as a spontaneous gift – the best kind of gift to receive!
Warm Cinnamon Apples with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Great flavors make this easy, elegant dessert the perfect treat for your simple celebration. You may want to consider doubling the recipe because you will undoubtedly hear “MORE PLEASE!”
Contemporary Beef Stew
Cinnamon and cloves in a beef stew recipe? Absolutely! Prepare this updated version of beef stew and your home will be filled with a wonderful aroma and your family and friends will be filled with a delicious, hearty meal. This isn’t your grandmother’s beef stew …
World’s Most Simple (and yummy) Chicken Tortilla Soup
If you want to impress your guests with a wonderful tortilla soup that is literally made in minutes – here is your recipe!
Low Fat Jalapeño Corn Muffins
These deliciously moist corn muffins are a perfect accompaniment to several of our recipes. Don’t worry about the calories, the recipe calls for egg substitute and fat-free yogurt which helps keep the calories to a minimum. Make a batch or two and pop them in the freezer to always have on hand … you’ll be […]
Flavorful Grouper Fillets with a Crunch
This dish has great flavors and crunch; it will even please the “I don’t like fish” eaters in your family!
Colorful Squash Sauté
This healthy and colorful side dish will be on your table in minutes! Serves 3-4 people
Savory Flank Steak Salad
Another low calorie, delicious recipe from A Simple Celebration! This dish is great to serve for a family dinner or a dinner party.
Mango and Mint Martini
Mango and mint add something unique to this martini recipe. Make sure you use a very ripe mango. Cheers!
Dark Chocolate Bark – Only 60 Calories!
Can a chocolate dessert be healthy? Absolutely – dark chocolate is full of antioxidants, walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, and the dried fruits are high in fiber and minerals. So let’s indulge …
Tangy Grilled Chicken
Have you ever gotten home after a long day and only have chicken in the refrigerator? Well here is a recipe that is both easy and healthy and uses ingredients that you probably have on hand. Serve it with a fresh vegetable and a simple salad and you have a tasty, easy, and low calorie […]
Hot ‘N Spicy Shrimp Dip
This appetizer can be as spicy as you want – it all depends on the level of heat in the salsa you use.
Arugula Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Pears and Manchego
This salad is a hearty side dish that can be served along a simply grilled piece of chicken or fish. No need to add a starch!
Low Calorie Seared Tuna with Ginger Noodles
This recipe is from Vicki’s Australian days. She was a big fan of the Marie Claire by Donna Hay cookbooks and bought every new edition the day it hit the shelves. This one is from the “Flavours” cookbook and has less than 350 calories!
Spicy Asian Chicken Breast Salad
This recipe has been perfected over the years and is spectacular. Don’t let the word “spicy” fool you. It has a little kick, but is not overly spicy. The crunch of the peanuts, lettuce, and cucumber go great with the perfectly moist chicken. This recipe for four is under 300 calories per serving, so don’t […]
Perfect Poached Chicken
Poached chicken can be used for salads, quesadillas, soups, and sandwiches. The chicken comes out moist and perfect every time.
Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer
By having a few ingredients on hand, you can put this appetizer together in no time. Purchase smoked salmon in the package and it will last several months before opening. Purchase a baguette, slice it, and freeze the slices in a freezer bag – it will last for about a month. Capers come jarred […]
Sticky Toffee Date Pudding
The term “pudding” is used in Australia and the United Kingdom for very moist cake. This dessert is simple to make. The cake or pudding portion can be made earlier in the week and frozen if you want to get a jump start on your simple celebration.
St. Pete Sunshine Martini
There are several steps to this recipe, but the refreshing taste is well worth the work for this unique libation. A cocktail shaker and wooden muddler are needed to make the drink. Chilled martini glasses are the best way to serve a St. Pete Sunshine. Simply put ice water into the glass for a few […]
Southwest Black Bean & Avocado Dip
This dip is a real “simple” party pleaser. It is so simple … no cooking required!
Savory Salmon on Salt Bed
The next time you are going to serve salmon at your simple celebration, give this salt bed recipe a try. Like many of our recipes, this can be prepared well in advance and requires very few ingredients. Cooking the salmon on salt results in a very moist, tasty dish. You may be wondering if the […]