Recipes

This is a quick dinner for weeknights or one to be savored on the weekend.  Pork chops are seared in olive oil and butter.  The sauce is super rich made with heavy cream and the baby portabella mushrooms take it over the top with flavor.  For the low carb diners, serve over zucchini noodles or riced/pureed cauliflower.  For a family dinner, serve over rice or pasta.  This dish can be on the table in 20 minutes.4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless (about 1-inch thick)1 t. paprika1 t .garlic powderSalt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste2 T. butter2 T. olive oilFor the mushroom sauce:1 cup sliced brown mushrooms4-5 garlic...

  The Weight Watchers plan is a fantastic way to eat healthily and feel great. There are many delicious recipes to choose from, boasting tasty proteins, colorful fruits and vegetables, and more.  Although Weight Watchers tweaked their plans and point-counting system over the years, this is still one of the simplest diets to follow and you can choose from all kinds of tasty dishes. Weight Watchers shrimp recipes are always popular, since shrimp is a tasty, low-fat choice. So whether you are looking for hot or chilled shrimp dishes, an appetizer, snack, soup, or main dish, or something spicy or...

Today, it’s all about what to plant in February. It’s the perfect time to get a jump start on your gardening even though many areas are experiencing cold weather. In some areas, you can begin planting outdoors in February depending on the plant and the hardiness zone they are used to. Planting times are so different now due to the extreme weather conditions we have had in the last few years. We may have to plant later than we have ever planted outdoors before. As always we must keep an eye on the projected temperatures. You may need garden cloches...

  The best thing about healthy shrimp stir fry recipes is that they’re naturally low in calories and high in protein. Plus you can develop the best pan-seared sauce flavors with simple pantry staples like orange juice, spices, and a pinch of cornstarch. Then just add your favorite frozen vegetable mix, and you have the ultimate weeknight dinner in about 20 minutes with only 2 Weight Watchers points.  If you’re really in the mood to go all out, add a cup or two of cauliflower rice. It barely adds calories and it’s zero points! The shrimp are so scrumptious too....

As we’re fast approaching Valentine’s Day, love is in the air. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or an evening out with friends, here are some of the best restaurants and sweet treat sellers around to celebrate the day of love. Santa Rosa John Ash & Co.: A five-course prix fixe Valentine’s menu will be served Feb. 10 to 19. Start with trout roe for the amuse bouche and then choose between a variety of dishes for each course, including baby beet and Asian pear salad, pork belly pot stickers, seared filet, Angus beef and passion fruit cake...