One Chicken, Many Meals
Learn to stretch the budget with these simple processes. Start with one whole chicken and make multiple meals, including soup and salad.
Author: Kim Phillips
Lima Bean Soup
Easy Pizza
Love pizza! I’ve been making pizza from scratch since 1992 (my daughter’s 5th birthday party). It’s the best with loads of heathy toppings and to make multiple pies so others can get involved creating the masterpieces. Definitely Bon Appetite!
Pizza Workshop
Learn to make pizza from scratch with Kim. Mix and knead the dough, simmer the sauce and top with fun toppers. Leave the workshop with your own small pizza (unless it’s eaten first), the recipe, and the knowledge to pull together a home-made (*DCAL-made) delicious pizza. Friday, January 9, 2026 : 1-3:30pm FREE. Pre-registration is…
Cooking a Book
Stay tuned… I’m blending, simmering, baking, and whipping up a cookbook! It’s in the oven and should be ready to be served in 2026.
Less Sugar Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies don’t have to be loaded with sugar in the recipe, decorated with sugary candy or sweet icing, and void of fiber. Change it up with this recipe and decorating ideas.
Basic Granola
Home made granola that is easy to make. Sweet and crunchy, protein and fiber rich, eat as is or topped on yogurt or cottage cheese, or in a bowl with milk.
Carrot Cake
Hearty Beef Stew
Red beef stew is less traditional but so much richer and bolder in flavor. Add more vegetables to stretch the budget and it’s still fabulous!
Quick & Easy Oat Waffles
So crispy and tasty, these all oat waffles are just scrummy! Ready in minutes, healthy and a hearty way to start your day that is not oatmeal.
Cheesy Pumpkin Brownies
Do not let the word “pumpkin” influence your opinion about these treats. Regular brownies have a ton of sugar and flour – these have none and taste so chocolatey good!
Autumn Leaves & Fruit Salad
A bold blend of flavors that dance on your pallet, with a bright dressing that together make you say wow at first bite. “This salad should be on a menu in a fine restaurant!”
Butternut Squashed Soup
Delicious and nutritious soup with apples! Easy to make – bake squash whole to avoid the struggle of cutting through it. Soup that warms the soul!
Lazy Baked Feta-Tomato Sauce
Basically throw everything in a pan, bake, mix with cooked pasta, and eat. So cheesy-easy, fresh and nutritious ingredients, and it tastes fantastic.
Berry Lemon FroYo
Eat this with a spoon for a refreshing frozen treat that’s easy to make – and you cannot eat it too fast or you’ll get a brain freeze. Try different frozen fruits for fun.
Lemon-Coconut Balls
Refreshingly cool treats with protein and nutritious coconut. A 2-tablespoon serving of coconut flakes has 2-4g of fiber and 1g of protein. Candy that’s good for you
Autumn 2025 News
Pasta e Fagioli
Tomato Soup with pasta, fresh vegetables, and beans. Quick, nutritious, and easy. This dish could be put together in less than an hour. Truth be told it’s better the next day.
Lentils & Rice
Lentils should be a staple in every kitchen, as they are slam packed with fiber and protein. Eat at least twice a month to keep yourself tuned up.
Dressings and Salads
A variety of fresh salads and easy dressing recipes that will tantalize your tastebuds. Surprising flavor combinations and ingredients will motivate you to try.
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is inspired by the Thai peanut sauce I love so much. A delightful blend of edamame, cucumber in a lettuce boat with an array of fresh veggies topped with a peanut sauce.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Real Food Tales, Talks, and Tasting
About Real Food Tales ‘Tales, Talks, & Tasting’ demonstrations – the cornerstone of the mission to help people make better food choices while introducing healthy real food alternatives and converted recipes.
Identifying Sugars
Real Food Steps
Begin to eat better, make better choices, and feel better. Take the first steps with this easy to follow guide with links. Learn about reading labels and what to or not to eat.
Stocking the Pantry
Beginning the transformation for good health begins with properly stocking the pantry. My daughter once asked how do I keep my kids from eating junk all the time. I replied simply, “They will only eat what you buy.” Same goes for adults. If it is not available at home it is less convenient to eat…
Read The Labels
Reading nutrition facts labels can help understand what’s in the food you purchase, help make better health choices. The labels indicate foods that are high in fat, salt and added sugars, which should help in making better choices to eat a balanced diet. Better Choices… Click above image for original link to American Institute for…
Dirty Popcorn
A.K.A. Sweet and Salty Popcorn made with Date Sugar. Whole grain goodness without butter and maybe a pinch of salt.
Cheesy Popcorn
As an alternative to buttery popcorn with tons of salt, this popcorn made with extra virgin olive oil and grated Romano cheese is scrumptious. That simple. Remove the excess fat, sodium, and replace with healthy oil and cheese. Although not eliminating sodium, this recipe drastically reduces it making Cheesy Popcorn a healthy, high-fiber, nutritious snack.