Soup season is right around the corner for me. It may already be in full swing for some of you. I make soup all the time, but I rarely actually write down the recipe because it’s usually “a little of this, a little of that” and when I’m cooking at night, measurements are not going…
It’s very possible that my kids just love food because they are pretty agreeable with most of the food I make. These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are currently one of their favs. They sound and look sinful and decadent, but believe me, these are packed with nutrition. I’m not sure that “they” (aka – the…
Every once in a while, I’ll make something that I just can’t put down. I don’t know who wouldn’t, but I taste everything I make as soon as I can. Immediately after the last pulse on this dip, I lowered my spoon down into the blender to check for seasoning and I was blown away….
Soup season is right around the corner for me. It may already be in full swing for some of you. I make soup all the time, but I rarely actually write down the recipe because it’s usually “a little of this, a little of that” and when I’m cooking at night, measurements are not going…
Sausage and peppers is usually made into a sandwich, but it’s one of my favorite quick main dish meals. The flavor stands alone if you don’t want or need the bread. I’m pretty sure I’ve coined myself as the queen of quick weeknight meals. It’s what I do every night and for weekend lunches. I’ve…
My daughter was watching a cooking show this morning and a family was trying to cook healthier. One of the boys in the show said he wanted to add honey to his dessert instead of sugar because it was a healthier choice. My dietitian ears perked up and quickly dispelled the myth to my easily…
I was at the farmer’s market in St. Louis and needed inspiration. Sometimes it only takes 1 ingredient to help me decide what I want to make. For this trip, they had baskets of tomatillos for $1 and I couldn’t pass that up. I grabbed a basket and told my friend I was going home…
Healthy eating goals are in full swing and this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Lime Vinaigrette is going to keep you on the right path. There is nothing bad about this salad. Full of whole grains, veggies, fiber, monounsaturated fats and FLAVOR! Quinoa has taken a bit of a back seat lately. It…