I’ve mentioned my great love for roasted beets before. I think that these richly colored roots, with their earthy & sweet flavor, are not just underrated, but make deliciously spectacular vegetarian dishes! This time around, beets are paired with the…
Cheddar Beer Macaroni & Cheese with Cauliflower
I will start by telling you what this recipe is, before I bring up what it is not: It is delicious. It is comforting. It is decadent. It is cheesy. It is the best macaroni recipe I have ever tasted!…
Addictive Chocolate Toffee Matzah Candy
It’s that time of year again where the spring holidays cluster together. I barely have time to take a breath between hiding the afikomen (special matzah from the Seder), and breaking out the Easter candy! It’s such a beautifully busy…
Morning Glory Muffins
I’m still on a muffin making kick, and that can be (err….that IS) very dangerous for my figure. Despite my best efforts, I can’t seem to muster up the will power to say no to a yummy, carb-a-licious, and…
Coffeeshop Strawberry Banana Muffins
I like coffee shops. I tend to hit them up pretty regularly while waiting for my preschooler to finish classes. I walk in to place my order (Skinny Vanilla Latte or Medium Regular), and as always, while waiting for my…
Pan-Seared Salmon
Salmon is always a big hit in my house. It’s our go-to for fish. Growing up, I never got a chance to wander out of the confines of tuna fish sandwiches for lunch, and white fish like cod for dinner…
Wilted Dandelion Greens Salad
I will admit that I didn’t get on the bitter greens bandwagon until adulthood. The closest that I came to experiencing the fresh flavors of these delightfully bitter leaves was in a salad mix or the coleslaw at our local…
Healthy Roasted Salmon with Sauteed Mushrooms
It’s a funny thing with food – there are so many dishes that look so simple and basic, but are truly a challenge. Grilling up a steak seems like a no-brainer, but actually takes quite a bit of skill to…
Quinoa Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dijon Dressing
We have a lot of family and friends with special dietary requirements, and at times, finding something tasty to feed them all can be a challenge. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, lo-carb, no-carb, gluten-free, etc… the list can go on and on….
Old-School Hamentashen
In most cultures, food equals love. From our grandmothers urging us to finish giant platefuls of pasta, or showering kids with cookies, or coming home to Mama’s house for a favorite dinner, the food we grew up with represents comfort,…