Brussels Sprouts – Two Ways
Most people I come into contact with seem to have an aversion to Brussels sprouts. I believe the reasons are two-fold. For one, their first encounter with it was likely a tasteless, limp, boiled version. Second, they are just plain dumbfounded when it comes to preparation, so avoiding them altogether is just, well, easier. I’m [...]
Lisa’s White Bean Enchiladas
My dear friend from Kalamazoo, MI, Lisa Cavanaugh, cooked this dish for my husband and me over six years ago – and my husband (you know him, the lover of all foods Mexican) to this day asks why I don’t make it more often. Truthfully I lost the recipe, so I gave Lisa a call [...]
February Food of the Month: Kale
Food of the Month: Kale It’s Heart Month, and while most of us would like to see chocolate being featured, I’d be remiss if I didn’t focus on the amazing nutrient profile of kale. Available in abundance this time of year at your local grocer, there’s no excuse not to pick up a bunch (or [...]
Soba Noodle Salad in a Gingery Peanut Sauce
This is my new favorite Asian-Inspired pasta dish. I’ve tried a number of recipes in the past, and tweaking those, came up with this nutritious (and so flavorful) one! Give it a try. Soba Noodle Salad in a Gingery Peanut Dressing Serves 4 8 oz soba noodles 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup rice vinegar [...]
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad
In my quest to eat cleaner, I am constantly searching for recipes that’ll inspire me – and make my family happy. I was watching a Martha Stewart show that I recorded and thought this recipe looked beautiful, and tasty. I was not in the mood to travel to the grocery store or market, so I [...]
Tomato-Avocado Salad
Quick and easy weekend lunch…and a great use of those overripe avocados I had on the counter! Check out my new category, “The Lunch Box” where I offer quick and easy recipes and ideas for lunches for you and the kids! Tomato-Avocado Salad Prep time: 5 minutes 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp [...]
"This is Gonna Be So Cool"
Words spoken by my 3 1/2 year old as he peered into the bread machine yesterday. Ahh I LOVE that he loves to help me in the kitchen. Yesterday I made two yummy things that I’d love to share with you. First, let’s talk whole grain breads available on the market. I am not a [...]
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
The photo of this dish truly does not give justice to the flavor! In last week’s CSA bag we had more peppers than I care to eat in a single week. That’s not to say I don’t love fresh peppers…it’s just that I’m not a big fan of munching raw green ones (I’m a happy [...]