Category Archives: easy meals

Putting it on the Plate with PICKKA – Summer Fiesta Black Bean Salad

Welcome to Putting it on the Plate with PICKKA.  Today’s featured recipe is Summer Fiesta Black Bean Salad.  I decided to use my “Shop to Lose” app for the iPhone to choose the ingredients for this dish.  The Shop to … Continue reading

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Sweet and Savory Saturday – Star Spangled 4th of July Fruit Platter

Simply patriotic – that’s the message conveyed by this quick and easy way to present fruit and cheese during your 4th of July celebration this year. Choose from an array of your favorite fresh fruits that naturally boast the colors … Continue reading

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Putting it on the Plate with PICKKA – Lemon-Olive Oil Tuna Noodle Casserole

I came across the idea for this healthier version of tuna noodle casserole a few years back and, after a few tweaks here and there, have used it ever since as one of my “go-to” recipes when I’m in a pinch.  Most of … Continue reading

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