A big ‘ol debate in my house is whether salad is a meal. I am on the side of yes, a salad could totally be a meal. Load it down with some protein, maybe a side of bread, and you are done. Greg, on the other hand, doesn’t agree. I have tried tricking him by … More Cobb Salad
Summer lunches usually end up looking more like a mish-mash of snack foods and leftovers thrown on a plate – but I’m not complaining. I love snacking throughout the day and I find nothing wrong with this eating. As long as I have some fresh fruits and veggies on hand, I’m good! But, sometimes I … More Apple and Prosciutto Bites
I am a lazy cook in the summer. Greg often jokes that on weekends and during the summer I starve my family out. During the school year I kick-ass on preparing three meals a day. During the summer they are lucky if it is one solid meal a day. I think it’s good for them … More Pesto Pasta Salad
Happy Friday!!!! It was such a nice week- great weather, good lessons to teach… it was just what I needed! I feel like I have been killing the at-home lunch game. I love being able to make a fresh lunch each day and not have to pack up and prepare lunches for on-the-go. My favorites … More TGIF- fun finds
Giada is amazing, and if you have never read one of her cookbooks or watched one of her shows, then you are really missing out on the gem of Italian cooking. I bought her Everyday Italian cookbook maybe 15 years ago when I was first getting into cooking. I have referenced recipes in it here … More Crostini with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Chickpeas
I am constantly on the lookout for a healthy lunch that can be made ahead of time that isn’t the boring old green salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good romaine salad, but sometimes you just need something different. I decided to visit my favorite internet chef, The Smitten Kitchen, for some inspiration … More Carrot Salad
Disclaimer: anything that begins with “lemon-pistachio” is always going to catch my attention straight away! Once again, I dove into my new cookbook, My Paris Kitchen, this weekend to look for something tasty to try. When my eyes fell upon the Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous, I knew it had to be made. Two of my favorite … More Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous
Smitten Kitchen is one of my all-time favorite blogs to follow. Deb (the genius behind the blog) creates such amazing food from rather simple ingredients. I am always amazed by what I find. This past weekend, I opened my IG account and this amazing photo of a sweet potato dish appeared – and I knew … More Roasted Yams with Chickpeas and Yogurt
Happy Friday! Hard to believe that 2020 is here and in full force! Here are some things that I’ve been eyeing so far this year… If you haven’t checked out Sunset magazine’s Instagram feed- you need to! They post fun places, good food, and adorable houses. How sweet is this farmhouse somewhere in Northern California? … More TGIF- fun finds!
It’s soup season! And while I’m jumping for joy, others in my family don’t believe that soup is a real meal (ahh…Greg!) and aren’t nearly as excited as I am. Since soup is typically out as a dinner option in our house, I decided to make a batch of one of my favorite soups for … More Lemony Lentil Soup
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