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Season’s Eating: Zucchini Basil Soup

»» Season’s Eating: Zucchini Basil Soup

Filed under: Healthy, Hunterdon County, Jersey Fresh, Mercer County, Recipes | Robin Damstra, Summer|No Comments

Recipe: Easy Fluke on the Grill

One of the wonderful perks of living at the Jersey Shore is the abundance of fresh fish available right off the boats. I still find it amazing though that so many of us “locals” have no idea what is fresh caught and what comes to us from other areas of the US or further. The next time you go to buy fish, be sure to ask them what is fresh AND locally caught. For a list of the local fish and their seasons, take a look at ShoreCatch.com.

»» Recipe: Easy Fluke on the Grill

Filed under: Fish, Grilling, Healthy, Low Carb, Recipes | Deborah Smith, Flounder, Fluke, Leeks, New Jersey Fish|No Comments

Crockpot Asian Lettuce Wraps

crockpot asian lettuce wrap I’m sorry I don’t have a Win it Wednesday for you this week, but we have an exciting one coming up for you next week when we’ll be giving away some delicious personalized cookies from Splurge Bakery.

»» Crockpot Asian Lettuce Wraps

Filed under: Chinese, Crockpot, Healthy, Poultry, Recipes, one pot dishes | blog, Deborah Smith, food, foodblog|No Comments

Healthy Chili: Butternut Squash Crockpot Chili

This healthy chili recipe is a Jersey Bites original. When I’m creating a recipe, rarely do I hit a home run the first time out, but this time, home run city. This recipe is hearty and delicious and very healthy. I was worried about the escarole but it turned out to be the perfect addition. We ate big steaming bowls of it around our fire pit last night with guests. Everyone loved it. There’s absolutely no need for any garnishes either. Browning the meat takes a little extra time, but I think its worth it. You could even do that the night before if you don’t have time in the morning. I hope you’ll try this recipe and come back to leave your comments. And, I have to give photo credits to my 8 year old. Crockpot dishes are not very photogenic. I think he did a great job.

»» Healthy Chili: Butternut Squash Crockpot Chili

Filed under: Crockpot, Fall Favorites, Healthy, Poultry, Recipes, Sausage, one pot dishes | Deborah Smith|2 Comments

Beet Recipes: Flank Steak with Horseradish Beets

roasted beets Oh what to do with all those ruby beauties being plucked from the earth right here in our own backyard. It wasn’t that long ago that I hated beets. I’m not sure when or how I crossed over to being a fan. Maybe it was the addicting Golden Beet salad with Goat Cheese served at the Shipwreck in Brielle (I guess I was the only one addicted to it because they took it off the menu and I will never forgive them.)

»» Beet Recipes: Flank Steak with Horseradish Beets

Filed under: Barbecue Favorites, Healthy, Jersey Fresh, Meats, Recipes, Side Dish, new jersey, sides | beets, Deborah Smith, Recipes, roasting|5 Comments

Two Local Harvest Sides

Guest Bite: Chef Tom

»» Two Local Harvest Sides

Filed under: Guest Bites, Healthy, Side Dish, sides | Deborah Smith|4 Comments

Baked Apple Rings

Quick, easy, inexpensive, healthy and delicious. Need I say more?
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Filed under: Desserts, Healthy | |1 Comment

Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Escarole

This is a healthy dish with an outrageously tasty sauce. Serve over brown rice or whole wheat pasta and enjoy seconds.

»» Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Escarole

Filed under: Healthy, Poultry | |6 Comments

Chicken, Butternut Squash and Cabbage Soup

Here’s a great recipe for a chilly Hallow’s Eve. In my little town by the shore, we go all out on Halloween. There is one street in particular that looks like Mardi gras, sans the drunk naked people. (We save that for home.

»» Chicken, Butternut Squash and Cabbage Soup

Filed under: Crockpot, Healthy, Poultry, Soup | butternut squash|3 Comments

Wat-Aah, Bottled Water with Attitude?

As you can see, I chose two very skeptical young men to test out the latest in bottled water called Wat-Aah. (As you can also see, we’re a family of hams.)