Yesterday I admit, I was decided to take a few minutes and veg on the couch during the day. This is a luxury I allow myself every once in awhile. I was sitting there watching “Chopped” on Food Network, and all of a sudden I found myself in the kitchen inspired to make something seasonal […]
Growing up these were one of my favorites! My Mom would make them for parties to serve as appetizers with those little square rye bread slices to soak up the sauce. Sometimes she would even make them for dinner and we would have them over rice – YUM! Now a days I make them for […]
After months of promising, it is finally here – my first weekly meal plan! As most of you know, I did this a little backwards. Most people blog or post recipes and then write a book. I wrote If I Could Just Cook In My Car and now I am blogging. Just proves the point […]
It’s getting to be that time of year where we want to stay inside and snuggle up with a warm drink in our hands. This recipe is for a hot chocolate that you don’t have to feel guilty about. Actually it has some surprising super foods in it – Cacao (no I did not spell […]
This salad is always a bit hit. I think it is from the sweetness of the grapes and the crunch of the pine nuts. You can change the fruit, greens or nuts, or add in more veggies to your liking. The idea is using a grain in your salad to bulk it up. You can […]
The first time I made this dish was for a Super Bowl party. I have to say everyone really liked it and didn’t even care that it was cauliflower! After having a version made with broccoli at a restaurant, I started making it with both broccoli and cauliflower – although Paige prefers just broccoli!
These are really fun and easy to make even without a recipe. Just toss kale with oil put them on the pan and sprinkle with whatever you think would taste good. Start with just salt and then have fun! You can even make them sweet by adding a bit of maple syrup when you toss […]
I came up with this idea years ago after I had Kettle Corn for the first time during college. Trying to recreate it in my dorm room I popped some corn in my hot air popper and drizzled maple syrup on top. Although it wasn’t exactly Kettle Corn, it was REALLY GOOD! I now […]
I know you still don’t believe me, but chances are your family will like these! Just remember to be patient with them and check on them often so they don’t burn. 1 bunch kale (Lacinato or Dinosaur Kale is my favorite) 1 Tbs olive oil ¼ tsp fine sea salt You can also add […]