I’ve always been a fan of rugelach, they’re like delicious pastry cookies. When I was younger I’d always go for the chocolate ones, but my mom liked the raspberry ones. So imagine my delight when my new Smitten Kitchen Cookbook had a recipe perfect for the both of us. These rugelach are the perfect balanceRead more
Lasagna is a great winter food. It’s cheesy comfort on a plate. It’s also a great way to sneak some more vegetables into your diet and served with a side salad, it’s downright nutritious and delicious. I was intrigued by this recipe since it added quinoa to the mix. And actually in the final productRead more
I don’t know about you, but I love pumpkin flavored things all year. It’s a shame that pumpkin gets a brief over-the-top highlight for two months in the fall and then basically disappears. So I bring you this recipe in protest of keeping pumpkin locked away until October. And since it has all the deliciousnessRead more
This is the perfect recipe for a crowd. It’s easy to make the night before, it doesn’t take forever to bake, and you don’t have to be standing in the kitchen flipping French Toast when you’d rather be spending time with your guests. I made this with a cinnamon swirl bread from Great Harvest Bread.Read more
After all the feast of the past several weeks (months?), having something simple, light and green is exactly what I need. This is a really simple recipe, but all the ingredients really shine. This is a great dip to take to a party, but it also makes for a great sandwich. This combines healthy omega-3sRead more
White fish can be kind of boring, but this just means it’s a great blank slate for more exciting flavors. I used tilapia for this, but you can use whatever white fish looks good at the store. Fish is a great low calorie protein source and provides micronutrients and omega-3s. I’d recommend serving this withRead more
Happy new year! Are you a resolution maker? While I don’t really make resolutions, I do like the fresh start of a new year. And whether you’re resolving to eat healthier, spend more time with your family, cook more meals at home, save money, or you just want a delicious meal, I’ve got the recipeRead more
This year at my church we had a live Christmas pageant for the first time in at least 20 years. My mom is always in charge of the Christmas program and so she’s usually kept it to other things like art crafts or pictures of the nativity story, but this year she decided it wasRead more
This is a wonderfully simple soup. The flavors are delicate and warm. I think it would be a great soup for when you’re feeling a little under the weather, or when you just need a light but delicious soup. Roasting the carrots brings out their sweetness, and the ginger and thyme infused vegetable stock addsRead more
I’ve been craving kale lately. Definitely an odd craving, but at least it’s healthy! With all the great nutrients found in kale (vitamins K and C, calcium, iron…) it’s a great winter vegetable. This is one of my favorite ways to eat kale. The dressing is salty, sweet, and nutty from the toasted sesame oil.Read more