Those four little butternut squash had been sitting in a bowl on the kitchen counter for two months. Â I inspect them often to see if they’re ready. The farmer said they weren’t ready to eat when I bought them and had suggested I let them ripen for a while. I don’t know about them, but today I was ready for …
One Pot Meals are the best
Happy Spring to you. Â I’m happy to be here sharing another one of my recipes. Â It’s been a busy couple of months working on a cookbook fundraising project for my kids’ school. Â I took on the food photography for the book and I was a blast! Â I fell in love with so many of the pictures. One of the my …
Tamarind-Marinated Hanger Steak and Salad
If you’ve never bought a hanger steak before, you should. Â Last weekend we had a glimpse of Spring with a fantastic Saturday weather than begged for grilling. Â I was chatting with the butcher about different cuts and decided to throw in a hanger steak in the mix. Â All I can say is 1) Yummy, I was surprised with its tenderness …
Best and Easiest Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Kale Pesto
Can you smell Spring in this plate? Seriously love this dish! It’s fresh, filling, healthy and full of delicious mediterranean flavors. Â I couldn’t pass up the beautiful basil I saw at the market yesterday morning, came home with one thought: Pesto Pasta! This is one of my go-to dinner when crunched for time and it’s also my favorite way to …
Stuffed Chard Leaves with Tahini Sauce
It’s hard to figure out which recipe to share today in my attempt to distract you from the fact that I haven’t been here in over a year. Â Well, I’ve been hoarding recipes, and not on purpose. Â I can’t really pinpoint any one reason for my absence – there were many. Â I guess it’s not important now. If you’re here …
Gluten Free Whoopie Pie
There is something enticing about sinking your teeth in a soft sandwich of gewy marshmallow between two delicious chocolate cookies. It’s been on my mind for a couple of weeks and I finally made it for the kids. Â I’ve only heard this kind of excitement a couple of times, mainly when opening gifts at Christmas! However, these are in fact …
Minty Avocado Dip
Hi guys.  Here’s a quick recipe for a favorite snack of mine.  I add it to sandwiches, as a side with grilled meats and serves as my breakfast at times with some rice crackers. Healthy, filling and fast! Save the avocado pits to be added to any smoothie you like.  It adds a nutty flavor and offers cancer-fighting, digestive and antioxidant …
Breakfast Two Ways
I’m a morning person, for sure. Two years ago, I used to run downstairs as early as I can, before the kids are awake to sneak myself a quiet cup of coffee. Today, I’m coffee-free and I still love the mornings. I found other more fun things to do instead, like going to the farmer’s market real early, playing in …
Popcorn Sea Bass
A visit to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend is somewhat of a habit I developed back when I lived in Santa Monica. I mean who can resist an organic market packed with delightful California fruits and veggies steps from the ocean?!. These days, however, I venture to our year-round market in Raleigh and it is just as exciting. On …
Green Energy Smoothie
A beautiful Spring day in the South calls for a not-so-average breakfast. A nutrient-dense delicious smoothie that can keep you running all day, not to mention full and satisfied. This has been my breakfast for the last week while traveling. With variations along the way to keep my taste buds stimulated, I can see a addiction on the way. Not …