Warm up with this fall staple that’s easy on the waistline. Faux spaghetti and meatballs will please any crowd. Continue reading
My friend Jessica makes an amazing brisket. It’s the perfect mix of moist and lean that’s nearly impossible to find at a restaurant. Her secret is marinating the meat overnight in liquid smoke and celery salt before cooking low and slow. Continue reading
An easy breakfast casserole that can be whipped together in about the same time as pre-heating your oven will take. Continue reading
The combination of bright pesto flavors with al dente whole wheat pasta and lots of veggies is a great dish for anytime of the year. Continue reading
Cooking shows should be inspirational, but far too often I think they scare people off. I’ve heard people get intimidated by the perfect looking food and worse yet the sexy people cooking who never seem to break a sweat or have a dirty kitchen. Continue reading
What are your ten favorite dishes? If you only had ten meals left what would they include? There is no way I could pick a last meal – so instead I bring you my top ten (in no particular order). Continue reading
To wrap up 2013 I whipped up a batch of Jambalaya packed with flavor and spice. By combining ingredients from a few different recipes I put my own spin on this traditional creole dish. It was the perfect dish to end the year on and of course paired perfectly with some bubbly. Continue reading
This healthy butternut squash and spinach lasagna roll ups will become a new fall favorite. Continue reading
The mix of steel cut oats, apples, maple syrup and butter replicate the filling in a warm apple pie. The result was a comforting, filling breakfast that I’m sure will be a staple this fall in our house. Continue reading
To me fall means football, boots, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes (PSL). Continue reading
This week in an effort eat healthy and spice things up I tried a new recipe from my Pinterest boards. This Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole from Marta Stewart is delicious. Continue reading
In an effort to not just pin great foods, I’ve been going through all my recipes and trying to pick a few each week to try out. This week it was Raw Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Tahini-Maple Dressing. Continue reading
I love going to Chinese food and ordering egg rolls. I don’t love, however how fried they taste sometimes and wanted to try and make a baked version that would be just as good without the calories. Step 1: Pick your fillings. I chopped up some cooked chicken breast and tossed in a coconut lime … Continue reading
I could easily spend an entire summer in NYC just eating my way through these markets. However, my wallet or waistline would not appreciate the journey. One of my must see destinations while in town for a few days is Mario Batali’s Eataly. Continue reading
Good sushi in Phoenix is hard to find. We’ve tried several places that lacked quality and originality, both of which are super important when it comes to sushi for me. Good sushi is packed with fresh flavors, retains a clean and bright taste and combines elements you might not have suspected. Squid Ink located northwest of downtown Phoenix in Peoria finally wowed me. Continue reading
On a recent trip to visit my sister, Katie, who is loving life in Manhattan we stopped by Chelsea Market before Sunday brunch (which really happens at 2pm). Continue reading
On the last day of my work trip to London, Dad and I snuck away before the airport to hit up the Borough Market. Think of Pike Place Market meets Central Market/Whole Foods. The quality of foods and quantity of vendors was overwhelming! Simply put the Borough Market in London is amazing. Continue reading
If you’ve been to Maui lately, chances are you have heard of this (not so) secret breakfast joint overlooking the beach at the Napili Shores Condos. You gotta be in line by at least 7am to be seated when they open at 7:30am. The line continues most of the morning before their great lunch service starts. Continue reading
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