Recent Recipes

Brand-New & Recently Updated Recipes

Fresh, Seasonal Recipes for Everyday Healthy Eating & Occasional Indulgences. Quick Suppers. Helpful Tips for Both New & Experienced Cooks.

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Never say never but there's a reason I'll never write a cookbook. In my kitchen, recipes are living, breathing things. Nearly all Kitchen Parade recipes are not only tested but time-tested. But that doesn't mean they're done.

Sure, my newest recipes are made several (and often more) times before you see them, tweaking, adjusting, simplifying, streamlining, perfecting. But even my oldest recipes get updates whenever I discover something new, maybe a substitute ingredient, maybe a change in technique plus the never-ending updates to Weight Watchers points.

So on this page, you'll find Kitchen Parade's newest recipes plus the recipes I've just updated with new photos, current Weight Watchers points and other useful updates. It's a great place to explore, a good mix of new recipes and long-time favorites and some times, even recipes that didn't get enough attention way back when first published.

Look around, there's lots to explore! Updated every week!

And if you like what you see, check out the Recipe Box, it's highly organized. That's because my goal is to make it super-easy for you to find exactly the kind of recipe you're looking for.

~ PIN This Collection ~

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• THE RECIPE Cauliflower Chopped Salad with Dried Fruit & Nuts The salad so good, my own sister bought a food processor just to make it. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Rainbow Salad Pretty pastel vegetables in a Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Last-Minute Pantry Pie Just five pantry ingredients. No bake! No cook! (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Blueberry Cheesecake Pie Cheesecake topped with homemade blueberry pie filling. No bake!

• THE COLLECTION 10 Favorite Recipes for Early-Spring Pies & Tarts for Pi Day on March 14th These pies lean on pantry ingredients and early-spring supermarket fruit. (PIN This)
• NEED MORE IDEAS? Pies & Tarts, Crusts & More from Kitchen Parade's archives and a life-long pie-baker.
• HOW TO CELEBRATE #PieDayFriday Because good pie deserves more than just one day a year.

• THE RECIPE Irish Beef Stew A hearty, beer-rich stew with carrots and potatoes. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Corned Beef with Red Potatoes, Carrot Chunks, Cabbage Wedges & Cheese Sauce Traditional for St. Patrick's Day. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Twice-Baked Potatoes All the retro goodness but smaller, more manageable. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Hasselback Potatoes So little effort, so much drama. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup A hearty classic with tender beef, vibrant vegetables and a rich, savory broth. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE How to Make Homemade Vegetable Soup Never the same twice.

• THE RECIPE Jam Jar Vinaigrette Don't pitch that jar, use the last bits for an easy salad dressing. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Orange & Cumin Vinaigrette Bright and vibrant with earthy spice.

• THE COLLECTION Kitchen Parade Recipes, Organized by Year Just updated for all of 2024 and into 2025. (PIN This)
• MORE COLLECTIONS Kitchen Parade's Recipe Box So many ways to find just the right recipe.

• THE COLLECTION Kitchen Parade recipes, sorted by Weight Watchers Points.
• CHALLENGING CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Rethinking Fruit for Weight Watchers Weight Watchers works. But free fruit might not work for everyone. (PIN This)
• STRAIGHT TALK How to Lose Weight with Weight Watchers Tips from Alanna & Kitchen Parade readers.

• THE COLLECTION Slow Cooker & Oven-Slow Cooking Recipes Supper saver recipes & more. (PIN This)
• MORE RECIPE IDEAS Cooking for One or Two Recipes easily divided and/or freeze well.

• THE RECIPE Easy Shrimp & Noodles Slurpy-good comfort food in 30 minutes with just five ingredients. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Quick 'n' Easy Shrimp Bisque Part shrimp chowder, part traditional bisque. (PIN This)

• ONE QUICK TIP How to Freeze Tomato Paste in Convenient Portions Freeze straight from the can to use later straight from the freezer. (PIN This)
• & ANOTHER How to Freeze Stock in Canning Jars Thrifty practice for green kitchens. (PIN This)
• & MANY MORE Freezer Surprises Surprising Foods That Freeze Well.

• THE RECIPE Buffalo Chicken Dip Just five ingredients, lightened up with a hidden secret ingredient, spaghetti squash. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Chicken Nachos with Homemade Pickled Jalapeño Rings Party food in a flash.

• THE RECIPE Winter Tomato Salad (Lightly Pickled Vegetables) Lightly pickled, great color and crunch. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Refrigerator Pickled Beets No canning required! (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Easy-Easy Daikon & Pepper Salad On the table in just 10 minutes! (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Carrot & Daikon Refrigerator Pickle Great to keep on hand for a quick salad or sandwich.

• THE RECIPE Gingerbread Muffins Low-fat and low-calorie molasses-y muffins with a moist and delicate crumb. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Gingerbread Granola Granola all dressed up for Christmas. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE How to Cook Quinoa for Meal Prep Just minutes, so handy to have on hand. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE How to Cook White Rice Basics done well, for dinner, for the freezer. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE How to Cook Dried Beans from Scratch (Slow Cooker or Oven Slow-Cooking) Easy, economical, delicious. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE PB&J High-Protein Overnight Oats Easy make-ahead breakfast with 35 grams protein. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothies Childhood's favorite PB&J sandwich in a glass.

• THE RECIPE Finnish New Year's Franks & Potato Salad Finland's casual, celebratory tradition, perfect for low-key gatherings. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Charcuterie for Two Practical tips and ideas for convivial meals for special occasions. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Easy-Easy Festive Goat Cheese Spread with Fig Jam, Pistachios & Pomegranate A real crowd favorite. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Herbed Goat Cheese An easy low-carb, make-ahead appetizer, plus, meet my dog! (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Holiday Oatmeal with Cranberries & Orange Morning oats all dressed up for Christmas. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Manna Café Oatcakes (Oatmeal Pancakes) Famous pancakes from a much-missed restaurant. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Finnish Christmas Stars (Joulutorttu or Tähtitorttu) Much beloved by Finns across the world. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Graham Cracker Toffee Quick, easy, addictive! (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Winter Bitter Greens Chopped Salad A tangle of freshness, a celebratory salad for everyday and occasions. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Festive Kale Salad with Apple & Pomegranate A burst of color, texture and flavor for holiday meals. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Bourbon-Apple Cider Cocktail A simple, straight-forward seasonal cocktail, just three ingredients. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Finnish Glögi (Hot Red Mulled Wine) Scandinavian-style hot red wine mulled with spices, fruit and for good luck, an almond. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Hasselback Potatoes So little effort, so much drama. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE (Sloooow) Baked Potatoes (How Long to Bake a Baked Potato) One Hour Is Just Not Enough.

• THE RECIPE Pumpkin-Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies The familiar favorite with an autumn twist and twirl. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate chip cookies for grown-ups. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE My Homemade Baked Beans Slow-cooked to infuse with maple syrup, molasses and warm spices. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Greek Baked Beans (Gigantes Plaki) Cooked until creamy in the oven. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Comeback Sauce The Southern staple, so good, you'll "come back" for more. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Famous Mustard Sauce (Carolina BBQ Mustard Sauce) A tiny-bit spicy and a tiny-bit sweet and totally addictive.

• THE RECIPE Homemade Onion Dip Retro party favorite returns with a taste revelation, caramelized onions. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Basil-Cream Cheese Spread (Boursin Substitute) A versatile creamy, garlicky and nutty spread, useful three meals a day plus snacks. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Pesto Pasta Primavera Another Quick Supper, so many veggies, not much pasta. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Pasta with Zucchini Noodles, Ricotta & Basil Pesto A summery Meatless Monday vegetarian supper.

• THE RECIPE My Spice Rub Our house seasoning, an all-purpose blend and a "chef's kiss" for meats, vegetables and more. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE DIY Herb Blend for Homemade Herb Bread The twelve herbs I use for herb bread.

• THE RECIPE Protein Smoothies for Two Maximize protein with everyday ingredients. (PIN This)
• THE COLLECTION Healthy Smoothies Recipes & Tips. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Honey-Sweet Cornbread Sweetened with honey, a "northern" take on cornbread that's moist and tender, a total treat. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Skillet Cornbread My first and still-beloved cornbread, stays moist for days. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Rainbow Salad Pretty pastel vegetables in a Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Rainbow Chicken Chicken (no browning required) and vegetables baked in the oven. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Smoked Salmon Quiche Quick to make, reminiscent of a lox and bagel. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Light Tomato Basil Quiche Make-ahead, light and healthy. (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Carrot Cake Mixed in a food processor, baked as muffins, cupcakes, square snacking cakes and more. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE Zucchini Bread with Carrot & Candied Ginger A classic quick bread, streaked with carrot and studded with candied ginger. (PIN This)

• HOW WE DID A Laundry Room Refresh on a Budget What we did, why we did it, what we love, how it streamlined our laundry routine. (PIN This)
• TEN THINGS I Love About Our New Kitchen What we did, why we did it, what we love, what we've changed. Now updated after ten years! (PIN This)

• THE RECIPE Eggs Poached in Milk Comfort food and nourishment for upset stomachs. (PIN This)
• ANOTHER TAKE How to Steam Eggs Simple technique for soft-cooked and hard-cooked both at once. (PIN This)

• THE COLLECTION Best-Ever “Most Useful” Recipes 2002 – Present Just one recipe per year. (PIN This)
• AND ANOTHER All Recipes, Sorted by Year

• THE COLLECTION Kitchen Parade recipes, sorted by WW points.
• CHALLENGING CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Rethinking Fruit for Weight Watchers Weight Watchers works. But free fruit might not work for everyone. (PIN This)
• STRAIGHT TALK How to Lose Weight with Weight Watchers Tips from Alanna & Kitchen Parade readers.

• STRAIGHT TALK How to Lose Weight with Weight Watchers Tips from Alanna & Kitchen Parade readers.
• ZERO POINT FOODS Weight Watchers Zero Point "Free" Food Lists
• RECIPES SORTED BY POINTS Weight Watchers Now with myWW green, blue and purple points!
• FEELING STUCK? Rethinking Fruit for Weight Watchers Should fruit be free? (PIN This)
• MOTHER-DAUGHTER CHALLENGE My Everyday Creamy Herb Salad Dressing Can Just One Thing help a mother and daughter get healthy?

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• THE COLLECTION Recent Recipes New and newly updated recipes from Kitchen Parade.
• AND ANOTHER Recent Vegetable Recipes New and newly updated recipes from A Veggie Venture.

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Kitchen Parade is written by second-generation food columnist Alanna Kellogg and features fresh, seasonal dishes for every-day healthful eating and occasional indulgences. Quick Suppers are Kitchen Parade favorites and feature recipes easy on the budget, the clock, the waistline and the dishwasher. Do you have a favorite recipe that other Kitchen Parade readers might like? Just send me a quick e-mail via recipes@kitchen-parade.com. How to print a Kitchen Parade recipe. Never miss a recipe! If you like this recipe, sign up for a free e-mail subscription. If you like Kitchen Parade, you're sure to like my food blog about vegetable recipes, too, A Veggie Venture. If you make any of these recipes, I'd love to know your results! Just leave a comment below.

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