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My name is Mary Ann Allen and I am here to help you get organized so you can save money on groceries and feed your family healthy, nutritious food. My multi-cultural cooking background comes from being born in the US and raised in Bolivia. I have 5 kids and own around 400 cook books. I absolutely love to cook!

What to Make with Chicken – Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Fingers (Tenders)

What to Make with Chicken – Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Fingers (Tenders)

Here is a different take on chicken fingers. They are moist in the inside and crunchy in the outside. They are also baked and low in calories. Kids and adults…

Casseroles with Chicken – Tex- Mex Chicken Casserole

Casseroles with Chicken – Tex- Mex Chicken Casserole

Although I made this casserole with chicken, you can easily make it with ground beef as well. You can also make this with left-over cooked chicken if you would like.…

Cook Lamb – Lamb Burgers w/ Tahine Sauce

Cook Lamb – Lamb Burgers w/ Tahine Sauce

This is a great alternative for a beef burger. I is also quite low in carbs. The sauce is made with Tahine, the main ingredient in hummus, and it complements…

Simple Lentil Recipe – Lentil & Sun Dried Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Simple Lentil Recipe – Lentil & Sun Dried Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lentils are so nutritious I try and feed them to my family at least 3 times a month. This little legume comes in red, green and brown and can be…

Recipe for Stuffed Bell Pepper – Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe for Stuffed Bell Pepper – Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Typically, stuffed bell peppers are made with rice. I used cooked quinoa instead to increase the nutritional value of this wonderful dish. You will need ½ cup of cooked quinoa…

Recipe for Salad – Southwestern Chef Salad with Chipotle Chicken

Recipe for Salad – Southwestern Chef Salad with Chipotle Chicken

Chef salads are loaded with protein and vegetables. This version adds corn, black beans and a nicely marinated Chipotle chicken. It is a whole meal in one. Here is what…

Vegetable Lasagna Recipe – No Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

Vegetable Lasagna Recipe – No Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

This lasagna has no noodles and take some time to make. However, it is well worth it. This is a great vegetarian meal. Serve it with a side salad. Here…

Recipe for Chicken Drumsticks – Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs

Recipe for Chicken Drumsticks – Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs

Chicken drumsticks are always fun to eat and they are very easy to prepare. In this recipe we will be making a sweet and sour sauce that we will use…

Pasta Recepies – Ziti with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Pasta Recepies – Ziti with Spicy Tomato Sauce

In this dish the pasta is mixed in with a spicy, creamy tomato sauce. It is very easy to make and does not have to be spicy. Simply reduce the…

Easy Recipes for Dinner – White Fish with Tomatoes, Capers & Olives

Easy Recipes for Dinner – White Fish with Tomatoes, Capers & Olives

This meal is very easy to make. It is also very healthy. You can go ahead and use any white, firm and mild fish you like for this. Serve it…

Recipe for Tres Leche Cake – Moccha Tres Leches

Recipe for Tres Leche Cake – Moccha Tres Leches

I can not imagine a cake that more moist than this one. We will begin with a very light, chocolate sponge cake and then soak it in 3 liquids and…

Chinese Fried Brown Rice Recipe

Chinese Fried Brown Rice Recipe

Talk about a versatile dish that you can make in a snap! Most of your time will be spent in getting everything prepped. You can make this vegetarian by omitting…