If it is not clear by now, I will just go ahead and announce that I have an epic sweet tooth. Sugar, butter, and chocolate bring out the best in me! I grew up in a house where baking was…
Cauliflower & Potato Soup
As we approach the New Year, the same old mantra of healthy resolutions begin to run through my thoughts. I know that I’m not the only one. With our overly-indulgent holiday meals done and gone, and the bubbles of New…
White Bean & Basil Dip
I think we’ve all experienced that tiny surge of panic that accompanies the news of unexpected, but not unwelcome, company. A frenzy of activity that, for me, begins with cries of, “Quick! Pull out the vacuum to suck up all…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
I try to hit the gym four to five times a week. Although I enjoy it most (OK…some) of the time, there are days where I have to convince myself that attending a killer Insanity class, or shaking what my…
Summer Squash Lasagna
The weather is finally summer-like in New England. Blue skies, sunny days, and leafy trees greet us most mornings. It’s time for higher temperatures and lighter meals! Between all the summer grilling (that my husband enjoys doing), and the copious…
Citrus and Roasted Beet Salad
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…
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…
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….
Fran’s Real Chicken Soup
So, I’ve been sick. Really really sick. So sick, that I literally couldn’t get out of bed. This never happens. I always try to “soldier through”, but this… nope. Full alert! Mama is down! I repeat, Mama is down! …