Sheltering at home has pushed us to cook more frequently and expand our repertoire. Recipe chain emails are being shared with friends, family and strangers around the world. I hear from friends who were cautious cooks that they are creating beautiful meals for their family and are so proud of taking culinary risks. Is everyone […]
The other night, while making Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles, I thought we should eat it with some veggies, so made a crunchy slaw salad. I topped the noodles with the slaw salad. This is one of those salads that can be made with anything on hand, shredded carrots, cabbage, fennel, Brussels sprouts, broccoli. Any toasted […]
Kale Chips are a delicious snack and taste great crumbled on salads, grains and vegetables. They can be found in all many markets, and are a healthier alternative to chips. After trying a few different brands, I found they were either too salty or over spiced. I set out to make my own and found […]
Pumpkin bread is a delicious welcome to fall and the upcoming holiday season. It tastes and looks just like Starbucks and the whole house smells wonderful from the spices! Use a combination of unrefined sweeteners including; brown sugar, raw cane sugar, unsweetened applesauce and honey for a not too sweet, moist and healthier version of […]
Chicken Marsala is a delicious, easy dish to prepare. There are few ingredients, it takes less than 30 minutes to make, and it is seriously impressive. I love to serve it with roasted potatoes. but it is also delicious with pasta or rice. The Best Way to Tenderize the Chicken Pounding the chicken into thin […]
The holidays have passed and everyone is craving lighter foods. So tonight I am preparing a dinner that is a quick and easy and light. Oven roasted salmon and vegetables. To give the dinner some rich flavor without spending too much time on a sauce, I will make a traditional basil pesto. Pesto originated in Genoa, […]
Happy New Year! Wishing all a healthy, happy, kind year. Today I am making frittata. Frittata is a delicious dish to make for others or as a single dish. It makes an easy dinner and can be made in 20 minutes, perfect for those busy nights, just add a salad, some sautéed vegetables, potatoes or […]
Over the years I have tried many versions of cauliflower crust pizza. After many soggy crusts that had to be eaten with a fork and knife, I have come up with a recipe that results in a crispy bread-like crust. The cauliflower crust needs to bake first without toppings for about 15-20 minutes until golden […]
A super easy and delicious way to cook okra is to grill it. Don’t have a grill; roasted okra in the oven is just as flavorful. Okra tends to be a bit slimy. The high heat minimizes this and yields a tasty charred flavor. Grilled okra also tastes great at room temperature and is a […]
The time from Halloween until the New Year can be a bit of a blur. We often forget to slow down and enjoy the small moments. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is always hectic but somehow comes together. I have found that planning helps to make everything run a bit smoother. […]
