Jaclyn of Cooking Classy asks, “Isn’t it about time we stopped relying on take out to get Pad Thai and making it at home instead? It certainly is!

Not only has Jaclyn developed a quick and easy alternative to take-out, she’s Americanized her veggie and chicken recipe, which means which means you don’t need to track down specialty ingredients to make it. It’s loaded with veggies and super easy to customize to your family’s tastes.

Next time you feel like ordering take out, give this recipe a try instead.  You just may find it as easy as picking up dinner in paper cartons. Enjoy!

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It’s almost that time of year when zucchini begins taking over backyard gardens. If you grow — or know someone who grows — zucchini, you might already be bracing yourself for the predictable onslaught of summer squash.

Jaclyn of Cooking Classy shares a simple, delicious recipe to help you manage the zucchini harvest:  Garlic, Lemon & Parmesan Oven-Roasted Zucchini. Garlic-lemon oil and a healthy dose of Parmesan cheese add great flavor to this dish featuring the omnipresent summer vegetable.

Jaclyn says: “Roasting veggies in the oven is my favorite ways to cook them. I just love the texture it gives (it softens them without drowning them out) and how it enhances their flavors. Then when you add another favorite of mine to that oven roasted goodness, a delicious oven crisped cheese you know it’s gotta be good, right?”

Crisped cheese? Yes, please! This easy summer side dish will help you dispose of that endless zucchini supply while keeping your family happy!

OTHER GREAT SIDE DISHES FROM THE KITCHEN:

• Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus
• Domino Potatoes
• Garlic Portobello Mushrooms

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Stuffed peppers are one of the few meals that I can make vegetarian and The Hubs won’t complain. That’s not to say that you can’t make them with meat, but there is something about stuffed peppers that is so satisfying and hearty, meat is not a necessity. When I saw this stuffed pepper soup from Jaclyn from Cooking Classy, I thought, “what a genius idea, and perfect for this time of the year!”

Jaclyn says ” The peppers offer a mellow and faintly sweet flavor while the tomatoes and beef kick in that flavor that will remind you of a traditional stuffed pepper.  And the rice in this soup gives it such a great texture and adds some body to it. This a fairly thick soup and it has a consistency similar to a stew, which I love because it will fill my family up and I don’t have to make a bunch of sides to serve with it.”

If it wasn’t 85 degrees in SoCal right now, I’d be making this soup tonight. Instead I will be pinning it for later! I hope you do the same.

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Tis the season of love. Heart shaped cookies are a Valentines must. So get these on your list for that special someone – or for yourself (because when we make cookies for someone, aren’t we making them just as much for ourselves anyway? :))

ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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One of my favorite meals ever, though. Bacon followed by cheesecake. And not just any cheesecake, these decadent Black Forest Cheesecakes layered with an Oreo crust, a rich, velvety smooth chocolate cheesecake, sweet and fluffy whipped creamy and a slightly tart, vibrantly red cherry topping (which is one reason I cheated and used canned, I love that red color). It is so easy to make and yet so delicious.

ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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Today was like Christmas for me! I opened my patio door and walked out to a temperature that was most definitely perfectly acceptable for grilling. Yes, grilling season has arrived and I couldn’t be more ready for it! I love the flavor of grilled chicken. I love the flavor of basically grilled anything for that matter. Its a flavor that can’t be imitated from baking or pan searing. I did debate with this recipe whether to do a baked crispy panko crusted lemon chicken or a grilled lemon chicken. I’m glad I went with a grilled version. It is perfect with this salad and grilling the chicken is a savory and simple flavor enhancer.

ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that

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Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups

~:: Cooking Classy ::~

Aww, just look at all the gooey, soon to be stretched and strung (upon my no longer empty fork) cheese and dream of what could be yours! Italian comfort food at its finest.

The saying “third times a charm”, it’s true. Yes this is my third attempt at creating what I’d envisioned, and at last a beautifully delicious success.

ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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My Favorite Pot Pie

~:: Cooking Classy ::~

You are looking at a must try comfort food meal. I was never a fan of chicken pot pie until a friend so kindly brought me this dish after I had my baby a few years ago. I’m fully in love with it! Rather then getting a surrounding of heavy pie crust you get a fluffy biscuit topping that will quickly have you loading your plate with a second round. In my opinion the topping is what makes this dish. It sets it apart from it’s competitors, being loaded with Parmesan cheese, plenty of heavy cream, some black pepper and cayenne pepper for a slight kick, and I also added a little garlic powder (because how can I resist?). Then to finish, it’s browned in the oven to beautifully golden perfection.

ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups

~:: Cooking Classy ::~

Aww, just look at all the gooey, soon to be stretched and strung (upon my no longer empty fork) cheese and dream of what could be yours! Italian comfort food at its finest.

The saying “third times a charm”, it’s true. Yes this is my third attempt at creating what I’d envisioned, and at last a beautifully delicious success.

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ABOUT JACLYN: Jaclyn, creator of Cooking Classy,  considers herself a blessed wife and mother with a huge love of cooking! She’s no professional chef, photographer or web page designer, but she loves food and that’s what matters! Food is a big part of her life. Her family often joked around saying “food is her life” when she was only about 8 years old. Food is always on her mind. She is always trying to think up the next great meal or dessert. She’d have to say that she is a greater fan of desserts than the actual meal so you may find more desserts on her blog verses entrees. Hope you enjoy! Life is meant to be enjoyed and good food is a key factor in that.

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Sautéed Kale with Sausage & White Beans

~:: An Edible Mosaic ::~

Hearty and comforting, this beautiful dish is the sort of thing I crave when the weather cools down. Kale, white beans, and garlic have a natural affinity for each other, and chicken sausage is a delicious addition. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is the perfect fall dinner. To make this dish vegetarian (vegan actually), omit the chicken sausage, use vegetable stock or water instead of the chicken stock, and use two cans of beans instead of one. And if you have leftovers, they are amazing the next day topped with a poached or fried egg.

ABOUT FAITH: Faith Gorsky is the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind the blog www.AnEdibleMosaic.com. She lives in Upstate New York and loves to travel, especially to places steeped in rich culture and history. Her favorite thing to do is go into the kitchen hungry, open the fridge, and start creating; she also enjoys reading (cookbooks mostly), vintage shopping (especially in old markets), watching movies (of all genres), and is enamored with ancient cultures (especially Rome and Egypt). Her first cookbook, An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair  (Tuttle Publishing), which is a collection of authentic Middle Eastern recipes handed down to her from her husband’s family, was released on November 6, 2012. Faith can also be found on her online photo gallery, as well as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Tired of the same old pumpkin pie year and year? Why not “wow” your guests with this stellar dessert. It’s pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. Adding pumpkin to this cheesecake makes it light and smooth. One bite of this creamy creation and you’ll be smitten. Good news too-one skinny slice has 232 calories, 9 grams of fat and 6 Weight Watchers points..


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ABOUT NANCY: Nancy created Skinny Kitchen because she’s passionate about food, loves creating healthier recipes and more importantly, sharing them. Each week she shares skinny recipes, cooking and kitchen tips, food finds and the healthy benefits of many foods. There’s also nutritional information and Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS on each.

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Will Buying Organic Milk Delay Your Retirement?

~:: Green 4 U ::~

Is organic milk really that much more expensive? For how much an average family consumes not really, it only increases your annual grocery expenses a few hundred dollars but the health effects of not drinking organic milk could easily cost you more. Here is a cost comparison of organic versus and conventional milk and the possible health effects of not drinking organic milk. You will see you do not need to sacrifice your retirement to drink healthy milk.

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ABOUT LEIGH: Leigh Garofalow is a mother of two children and was born an environmentalist. She writes two blogs: Green4U  giving green living tips to the average person and What I Want My Kids To Know , a blog of thoughts and advice to her kids. Follow her on Twitter @Greenforu and Like her blog on Facebook at Green4u Blog.

 

 

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