Do you struggle to love this healthy green leafy veggie? I used to disparage kale until I discovered a helpful tips and tricks. That’s when the kale romance began. Why should I care? Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. According to Food Facts, one cup of kale can trump a whole week’s worth […]
For a while now, our family has been on a mission to find the best lettuce cups. I’m not sure why — maybe because lettuce cups are a refreshing treat in the hot summer, they are healthy or Luke likes anything that resembles a taco. Regardless of our motive, we have found a number of […]
Though I’m sad that summer is almost over, it’s fun to celebrate the warm months by looking back at all my favorite dinners. This year, it is a mix of new dishes and old favorites. Tuna Pasta with Crispy Capers The original recipe for tuna pasta can be found in my favorite cookbook, License to […]
Warm weather has arrived, school is out and tennis season is in full swing. A few weeks ago, after playing team Honey Badgers, friend/colleague Nancy Gordon whipped up another delicious treat for the ladies — a nutty wild rice salad. A Silver Palate original, Nancy added some of her own twists, as did I, which are […]
In our household, dinner rarely goes according to plan. Even if I am diligent about planning, inevitably I forget something when I grocery shop. On this particular occasion, however, I had two specific recipes in hand as I set off to the market, and still things took at unexpected twist. This month’s Bon Appetit has a number […]
I tried lots of great new concoctions and recipes this year. As part of my annual Favorite Things series, today I will share my favorite new main dishes of the year. Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken from Bon Appetit I found this recipe in Bon Appetit. I often marinate the chicken while it’s thawing to enhance the […]