Any time I have a flavor-related question while cooking, I usually turn to my mom or my brother-in-law, Christopher. I swear, no one on this planet loves food as much as he does, and he loves trying new recipes. Last year, Chris was telling me […]
I never really understood people who like tomatoes, but not ketchup. Or how about people who like ketchup, but not tomato sauce on their pasta? But I have to say that I do understand not loving tomato juice, yet loving everything about a bloody Mary. […]
I interrupt this season of baking, sweets, and holiday eating to bring you a healthy recipe. So grab a fork, and tuck your calorie calculator away in the drawer with your bathing suits and tube tops. This Winter Fruit Cup is refreshing and juicy, but […]
We all know that the very best part of Thanksgiving dinner happens the day after Thanksgiving. Or a few hours after you finish your pumpkin pie. So once you’ve stuffed yourself silly, and you are starting to think about your next meal, let it be this […]
Now that my alarm goes off before the sun comes up, I feel like I have the green light to dust off my crock pot, switch from chilled to red wine, and indulge in any and all seasonal treats. With the first hint of fall, […]
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, I know we are supposed to put away our white pants, start watching football, and move on to soups and stews. But I insist that you try Granny’s Crab and Blackened Avocado Salad before you trade in […]
If you need a big change and an easy weekend away from the little kids and the hard routine, might I suggest a trip to the Big Easy? Maddy and I spent the weekend in New Orleans (without the kids!) and absolutely fell in love […]
If you are looking for a way to work more North African semolina in granules made from crushed durum wheat into your diet then this is the recipe for you! Ok that string of words is just the definition of couscous, and it probably wouldn’t […]
Those stories of housewives before us who cooked and baked without recipes make me skeptical. Just a few handfuls of this, pour in some of that, moderate oven, simmer for a few hours -I’m just not sure I believe all that. I am impressed by these […]
If I had a nickel for everytime someone asked me for the perfect tomato salad recipe, I would have no nickels. Luckily, the ingredients for Granny’s Tomatoes Vinaigrette recipe won’t break the bank and the result is solid gold. This recipe is simple, easy, and […]
