A homestyle favorite for children and adults alike, thinly sliced potatoes fried to a light crisp in canola oil the good old fashioned way. Ingredients 2 to 3 medium potatoes washed but not peeled canola oil sea salt Directions Slice your potatoes into very thin discs. Place the slices in a small bowl of ice water for 1 hour. Heat the canola in a deep sauce pan. Add the chips a few at a time (just enough to make a single layer) Cook until dark... 

Posted by Chelsea Mari Ingredients: 6 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs) 2 minced garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6 fresh chopped basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 baguette 1/4 cup olive oil Directions: Parboil the tomatoes for one minute in boiling water that has just been removed from the burner. Drain. Using a sharp small knife remove the skins of the tomatoes. Once the... 

Posted by Chelsea Mari Ideal for a cold winter night, this salad is a perfectly balanced meal that along with a glass of your favorite wine it will both warm your bones and delight the taste buds. Ingredients: 8 oz of chicken breast trimmed of fat 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pear sliced 3 tbsp balsamic vinagrette 1 small fennel bulb (thinly sliced) 1 tbsp walnuts salt and pepper to taste 8 large butter lettuce leaves 1/4 cup shredded gouda, gorgonzola or St.... 

Posted by Chelsea Mari With some spinach sautéed in spices and chicken breast still floured but not breaded and fried enjoy this healthy version of an old Italian favorite. At 467 calories plus Vitamin C (46%dv) and Vitamin A (120%dv) per serving add some carrot sticks and you have a well balanced meal. Ingredients (to serve four): * 1/2 cup of flour * 1/2 tsp of salt * 4 small chicken breasts * 4 tsp olive oil * 12 oz of fresh baby spinach * 1 cup...