RECIPES

HELLO delicious chowder that is both light and rich. While I didn't set out to make a healthier chowder--my main focus was reducing the...

Instead of the usual breadsticks, try these simple, flaky batons with your next pasta (or any) meal. The pesto adds a beautiful pop of...

I love when a simple, everyday recipe like roasted asparagus gets turned up a notch. Or in this case, to eleven, which doesn't take much...

If you love hummus, (my recipe for everyday hummus is here!) then try your hand at making falafel--the super yummy balls of chickpeas and...

We eat a lot of broccoli in this house, as we were told by a cancer doctor that it has major anti-cancer properties. (Buy it as blue as...

Of course I am making this with potatoes, as is the gold standard. This recipe is delightful in that your effort is minimal and the...

If you are a Mexican food lover like me and my hubs, this recipe could change your life. Authentic flavor but without the 3 hours of...

Say "bye-bye" to the basic baked potato, because turning your 'tates into 'hasslebacks' is not much more effort than slicing and...

I know what your thinking. (cabbage soup?!) When I was twenty I did a "cabbage soup" diet. I lost a few pounds of water weight which all...

My love affair with couscous hasn't waned yet, so I'm sharing another delicious variation on this awesome grain/pasta. Golden raisins,...

It has been a while since I made couscous and I don't know why. I love its tiny, nubbly texture and that you can pair it with anything. I...

I'll admit, cooked carrots are not the first thing that come to mind when thinking about a vegetable dish. (My brain may have blocked out...

I was all set to make a grown up version of green bean casserole using no canned soup or container fried onions. Then I went to chop my...

I love, love regular mashed potatoes, but I admit they are lacking in the flavor department until enough butter, milk and salt is added...

Growing up, one of my maternal Grandmother's favorite side dishes was roasted acorn squash. Simple, yummy, elegant. It may seem odd, to...

Let me start by saying that good beer here is important. Like what you would drink. Both for the flavor that you know and love, and for...

Ever made a savory muffin? They are just the best, a nice tilt from a fruit or corn muffin as a side item. These babies are cakey and...

If you are in the mood for a healthy bowl of Southwestern flair but short on time or energy- this is the soup. With only six main...

I love a good chili recipe, we eat it year round, about twice a month. Sometimes with cornbread on the side or cinnamon rolls (less...

This is probably my ultimate autumn soup. A golden, velvety blend of savory veggies that tastes both rich and nutritious at the same...