Farro Salad with Acorn Squash, Kale & Pomegranate
A peek inside my kitchen pantry would have one thinking that I’m either a whole grains hoarder or some type of survivalist stocking up for Armageddon–I absolutely love whole grains and keep quite a bit...
View ArticleLighten Up The Holidays: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon
So often during the holidays meat takes center stage on the dinner table–glistening glazed hams, brined turkeys, legs of lamb and the like–while side dishes are relegated to serving as sideline dishes....
View ArticleViva La Mexico: Cinco de Mayo on a Budget
May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo as it’s known in Mexico and certain areas of the United States, is a grand celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day...
View ArticleSummer’s Bounty: Nectarine, Basil and Fried Mozzarella Salad
There are a few widely accepted harbingers of summer–the whimsical jingle of an ice cream’s truck tune, the full blooms of flowers signaling the reawakening of nature and of course the abundance of...
View ArticleJuicing Can Be Fun: Cran-Orange Gingertini Recipe
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of juicing–you know, the process of squeezing or crushing fruits and vegetables to extract their juice. So often we hear the word “juicing” and we...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Comfort Food: Mom’s Perfect Pot Roast
When I was growing up, my mother cooked dinner every night with the exception of Saturdays–that was her designated “day off” when my family usually found ourselves dining at restaurants. I mean, it was...
View ArticleShaking Things Up: Upside Down Polenta Blood Orange Cake
When you hear upside down cake, what is typically your first thought? Pineapple upside down cake, right? You’re not alone–most of us are guilty of thinking of the über-popular confection when it comes...
View ArticleRoasted Strawberry and Black Pepper Ice Cream
Warmer weather is finally here and that can only mean one thing–ice cream! Though for some of us, eating ice cream is a year-round pleasure (guilty), there’s nothing like celebrating the arrival of the...
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