In between cookies and loaves of bread I find that throwing in a leaf or two of kale or spinach can be good for morale. Of course, eating sweets like they’re going out of style can also work wonders for a feel-good mood – but that’s not what I’m talking here. I’m talking the kind…
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Herb-Spiced Chicken with a Spinach, Thyme and White Bean Ragout
I love the fall – this is no secret; but… as the cooler months creep our way I’m always in search of healthy yet hearty recipes that satisfy the yearning for cozy dishes. And this, my friends, does exactly that. It truly is healthy – yet still has that gratifying richness we languish for in…
Sausage, Peppers and Onions in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
The beach may be calling your name. The sun may be whispering for your glistening skin. The palm trees may be seeking your company – and it just doesn’t matter. Summer, winter, rain or shine – sausage and peppers are an any-time-of-the-year-just-because type of dish. Just because it doesn’t get better than this. Think of…
Basil Pesto and Smoked Balsamic Chicken Skewers with Melted Mozzarella Cheese
You must know those days when you open your refrigerator and you find yourself staring blankly at odds and ends of ingredients and you have no idea what to make. Yes, this recipe is the baby of that very moment. A beautiful, delicious baby if I may say so.. okay, we’ll leave it at that…
Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken with an Herb-Tomato Sauce
Let’s face it – I’m a sucker for cheese. Just like wine. And any other condiment on our planet. So you get the cheese – with the tomato sauce as a condiment – and wine to boot? Hello, heaven. Friends, this is creamy, savory and such an easy weeknight dinner. It’s one of those dishes that…
Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon, Candied Pecans and a Balsamic Glaze
I love warm goat cheese. It’s ooey-gooey melt-in-your-mouth delicious with a perfect crunch to contrast from the creamy goodness. And with bacon? Well, we all know everything is better than bacon. And as a not-so-recovering goat cheese and bacon addict, this beauty of a salad certainly gave me my fix. Not to mention, a perfect…
Basil Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Tomato and Mozzarella
I love chicken salad. Always have, always will. What’s not to love? It’s condiment-galore. The chicken is just the side-show, right? And you can get creative and add everything you love: a splash of mustard, a dollop of relish, seasonings, herbs – you throw in all of these delicious add-ins and you call it chicken…
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Frittata with Smoked Balsamic Vinegar
I’m not really a fan of breakfast items; on a typical day I have a yogurt for breakfast and stare at the clock until it’s no longer an inappropriately early time to eat lunch. But recently, I’ve had several folks ask about breakfast ideas, and when I came across a caprese frittata, it simply spoke…
Grilled Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Fried Pickles
I promised you I had an ulterior motive for my Crispy Fried Pickles, and friends, I’m delivering on that promise. I have a serious obsession with pickles and I believe every perfect burger includes pickles. Be it relish, dill pickles, bread and butter pickles (mmmm…..), I just don’t discriminate. But, a burger indeed needs pickles….
Bourbon-Chipotle Pulled Pork and Black Bean Enchiladas
Why, hello melt-in-your-mouth amazingly delicious enchiladas. When I had a hankering for some kind of pulled pork dish, I had no idea how smitten I would find myself when I came across a recipe for bourbon-chipotle pulled pork – it simply just spoke to me. Likely because I have nothing short of an adoration for both…