So simple. So delicious. Smoked Corn Corn (husks and silk removed) Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Preheat smoker to 275F. Rub olive oil on corn and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Smoke for 40 minutes.

Arugula makes this really yummy – perfect for a simple meal with crackers. BLT Salad Inspiration here 2 c halved cherry tomatoes 1/8 t kosher salt 1/4 c mayonnaise 1.5 T lemon juice 2 t chopped fresh dill 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 2 c loosely packed arugula 1/4 c bacon crumbles Combine tomatoes […]

While “chorizo” is in the name, these tostadas are plant-forward, with vegan meat substitute. They are also delicious. Chorizo Tostadas Original recipe here 8 oz ground meat substitute 2 oz Mexican chorizo 3 c sliced yellow onion (about 1 large) 1 c sliced red bell pepper (about 1 medium) 1/2 t ground cumin 1/2 t […]

As I handed him his plate, Kelly said Salad?!?! For breakfast?!?! By the time he finished his meal, he thought it was a pretty good idea. Breakfast Salad Inspired by Cooking Light 1 slice multi-grain bread (use the heel) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large egg 1.5 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher […]

Once you own a smoker, you never know what you’ll throw in there. This is a perfect toss-in while other things are cooking. Smoked Garlic Wrap whole garlic cloves in foil and put in 225F smoker for 1 hour.

This was an instant list item. So good!!! We first made the shrimp for a brunch breakfast of shrimp and cheese grits, but they are wonderful any way you want to eat them. Smoked Shrimp Inspired here 1 pkg large frozen shrimp (26-29 count), thawed Olive oil Seasonings of your choice (I used 1/8 c […]

The only – and I mean the only – thing I miss about being in downtown Dallas is Chef Pyles’ deconstructed Caesar salad with polenta croutons. When I realized I could make them at home…game over. Kelly says mine are even better than Chef’s! Easy Polenta Croutons Inspired here Premade polenta log Olive oil Seasonings Preheat the […]

This was the best breakfast protein shake I’ve ever had. Ever. It was so good I sent the recipe the same morning to my “Let’s be healthy” group at work. Lemony Breakfast Shake Discovered here 1 c water 1 c  ice 1 scoop Vanilla protein 1 t vanilla extract 2 T fresh lemon juice Combine […]

Fast simple – and filling – breakfast using ingredients I had already. That’s a winner! Nutty Banana Breakfast Shake Original version here 1 c fat free milk 1 c ice 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 large banana, chunked 1 T peanut butter, preferably low-sodium and low-sugar 1 T coarsely chopped raw walnuts Put everything […]

We love baked sweet potatoes. They’re easy to make – just 45 minutes at 425F – and they can be used in a multitude of ways. Here’s one of our favorites. Taco-Stuff Sweet Potatoes Inspiration here Baked sweet potatoes Taco meat – try our favorite, Trader Joe’s Beef-less Ground Beef Salsa Fresh cilantro Sour cream […]