The other day I had a major craving for onion rings, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and dusted with a spicy herbed seasoning…so I had to make my own. And oh boy am I glad I did! These beauties satisfied all of my desires and I can’t wait to make them again. […]
I’ve found myself a new obsession…granola bars! Believe it or not, I’ve never made granola before, but the other day I saw a Youtube video of a young schoolgirl in Norway doing a cooking video of healthy snacks to take to school and this teenager inspired me to go out a buy a bunch […]
It just so happens that it’s just as easy to make a frittata big enough to feed a crowd of eight or more, as it is to feed just one. So if I have unexpected guests at home or if I simply want to use up a bunch of ingredients in my fridge, a […]
I usually have cooked chicken in my fridge. It’s so convenient to add to soup, salads, sandwiches and in this case, a crazy good quesadilla with arugula as well as tomatoes and of course cheese. Quesadillas are always a good thing to make when we want something filling, tasty and fast. They are fuss […]
I had lots of fresh blueberries the other day and I wanted to use them in some sort of baked goods. I had made a blueberry lemon cake not too long ago for my son’s birthday that turned out terrific but this time I was baking just for me so I wanted something that would […]
There are a few prepared dishes I like to have in my fridge so I can make a meal in minutes or have something to pick on for a healthy snack. Usually they change with the seasons but currently these are my top three: tomato sauce, pickled vegetables (or gardiniera) and coleslaw. Yesterday I […]
Creamy Chocolate Avocado Mousse Not as sickly sweet as chocolate mousse but every bit as satisfying and a whole lot healthier this chocolate avocado mousse is a winner on all counts. Furthermore it can be made in minutes in your blender and easily adjusted to fit your preference for how sweet or chocolatey it is. […]
Ever since I first made these cheesy potato/zucchini cakes the other day, I’ve enjoyed them time and time again. First I ate them alone with a dollop of sour cream just to get their full flavor. Next time I ate them with an egg on top and that I think was my favorite. The […]
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Artichoke Seriously, I think I can live on squash until next summer. It’s so versatile, delicious, and filling. This spaghetti squash is stuffed with spinach sautéed with onions and garlic to which I add chopped artichoke hearts and a bit of three cheeses: cream cheese, cheddar and parmesan. Sort […]
After years (decades really) of teaching people how to cook, I know for sure that most times when people say they don’t like vegetables, it’s because all they know is the over steamed wimpy kind that has had all the flavor sucked out of them. Or maybe they’ve never tasted vegetables picked at the height […]
