Click for printer-friendly version! It isn't too often I eat this hearty Breakfast Skillet for breakfast. When I feel like Breakfast for Dinner this is usually what I'm craving. Well, this or Eggs Benedict. But this easy, satisfying Breakfast Skillet gives you the nutrients of simply … [Read more...]
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for sharing. And because this recipe has no mayonnaise, it's perfect to share with your friends that have a mayonnaise aversion. Fresh spinach replaces frozen and creamy ricotta cheese replaces the mayo. Fresh lemon … [Read more...]
Oven Baked Corn Fries Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! You are either going to love me or hate me for sharing this recipe for Oven Baked Corn Fries. Not only do they have the best snack food name since the Funyun, they are also baked -- which means they're not fried! If you have given up on "oven baked" … [Read more...]
Lentil Soup Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Vegetable Lentil Soup is the hearty and healthy meal you need when the weather outside is frightful. Lentils are high in protein, iron and thiamin to keep you going strong all winter long. This basic combination of vegetables and lentils can be changed … [Read more...]
Potato Salad Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! The Endless Summer of Salad continues! Oh yes! Possibly the most substantial of all salads... the Potato Salad. This version is a slight departure from the hard boiled egg and celery concoction we all know and love. This Potato Salad kicks up the … [Read more...]
Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! My friend Christine, introduced me to her Sichuan Dipping Sauce with Hot Pot. I have since become addicted to the combination of flavors. Seriously, I may need help. UPDATE: Watch the How to Make Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce video (on YouTube) … [Read more...]
Tortilla Soup Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! Classic, flavorful, heart-healthy Tortilla Soup is perfect for a warm dinner on a cold night. Simple to prepare; add shredded chicken for a heartier dish and top with tortilla chips for some extra crunch. Ingredients for Average Betty's Tortilla … [Read more...]
Betty the Unicorn Fritter
New Media grew up fast! It seems like just yesterday that New Media was an adorable pet video, a fantastical star wars kid, and a curiously freaky breakdancer. Not anymore. New Media is big now: Big companies, big names and big budgets. It's been the subject of a writer's strike, and has … [Read more...]
Betty the Unicorn Fritter (video)
Will Betty the Unicorn Fritter prevent the evil locust from inheriting the throne? Will the universe be saved? Are corn fritters a perfect side dish for summer? Watch Betty the Unicorn Fritter to find out for yourself... Link to the Savory Corn Fritters recipe. Click for … [Read more...]
Savory Corn Fritters Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Savory Corn Fritters with Grilled Shrimp and Mashed Avocado! The plate pictured above is one of my all-time favorite meals. The first time I had this combination of flavors, the shrimp was actually lobster and it was a very special occasion. So, I guess … [Read more...]
Spin-ach Doctor (video)
Senator Betty, has found herself on the losing end of the campaign trail. In order for her to reclaim her position on top of the presidential race, she'll have to spin her way out of the loser's circle. Can Senator Betty's spin doctors help her rise to the occasion? Will Senator Betty keep her … [Read more...]
Creamy Spinach Soup (recipe)
Click for printer-friendly version! Ingredients for Spinach Soup: 6 oz. fresh spinach 1 medium potato peeled, cubed, boiled until fork tender (about 1 - 1 1/2 cups cubed) 1 1/2 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable if you prefer) 1/3 cup half n' half 1/2 cup chopped … [Read more...]