As much as I advocate eating in, and as much as I love to cook, I struggle with what to prepare for lunch. I’m lucky in that I work from home and have the luxury of preparing my mid-day meal in my own kitchen, but I still seek new ideas to mix up the routine. I want […]
I love making delicious soups and stews on a cold, winter weekend day, especially when NFL games are playing in the background. White chicken chili is a family favorite that’s quick and easy to make, requiring very little cooking time. It’s not one of the lightest dishes in my repertoire, but there are ways to slim […]
This is a nice break from Thanksgiving and includes superfoods that make you feel good (and your heart healthy). Picky eater alert: my son loves this one, too. Ingredients (for 2) Bunch of kale Red onion (to taste) Cherry tomatoes (to taste) 1 lime Olive Oil 1 Avocado, sliced 1 pound Salmon EVOO Season salmon […]
Growing up in the South, soup to me was a concoction made cream or cheese or both — broccoli & cheese soup, shrimp bisque, corn chowder. While a gumbo may have been less rich, it would take days to make (or so it seemed). That’s why I avoided making them when I got older — either […]
I am always looking for good vegetarian recipes, especially ones that meet my child’s approval. This recipe is also great if you want to use lentils or bulgar that might happen to be sitting in the cupboard. I must credit my friend Amy for bringing me a sample of this delicious dish one night simply […]
What is risotto? Risotto is an Italian rice dish. I used to think risotto was horribly unhealthy because of its creamy consistency! But not all creamy sauces are created equally. In fact, this creamy sauce is created as the broth cooks the starchiness out of the rice. You heard right. Most risottos are prepared by […]
I dedicated a chapter in my book, EAT IN NOT OUT, to wet and dry rubs. I love them because they add rich and interesting flavors to a dish with virtually no effort (or added preservatives). That’s my kind of meal! The original recipe for this dish was from Real Simple Magazine, and super simple […]