Low fat, low carb, but full of flavor, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps pack a powerful flavor punch. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, sesame, and chili, mild-mannered turkey goes bold. Ready in about 10 minutes, but perfect for making ahead of time, we like these lettuce wraps for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. They also make a beautiful appetizer for your next cocktail party or pot-luck. Topped with cilantro and paired with a tangy sweet dipping sauce, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are addictive and easy to prepare. Easy preparation Sauté garlic, ginger, peppers, and chili flakes ..read more

Our Gluten Free Scone recipe will amaze you! We use a combination of gluten free flours, including almond flour, add butter, cream, sugar and egg to create scones with crisp craggy crust, soft chewy insides and layers of flavor. A little vanilla, lemon zest, and fresh berries are all the additions needed for the flavorful Raspberry Lemon Scones. Likewise, fresh blueberries take the stage in our Blueberry Scones. My friends know I keep a gluten-free kitchen and could not believe these were GF. Their texture is amazing! They are perfect to serve for breakfast, Mothers’ Day brunch, a bridal showe ..read more

Whole pineapples are the best! The sweet, juicy, tropical flavor brightens any morning and can momentarily transport us to far away places with palm trees and ocean breezes. If you’ve never cut a pineapple before, they may be intimidating. But with the right approach, they are an easy, economical, eco-friendly fruit to put on your table (or in your cocktail!).  It’s easy to be tempted to purchase pre-peeled and cored pineapples in plastic containers at the grocery store. But resist! Peeling and coring your own not only gives you the best taste and longest shelf life, but reduces the amoun ..read more

This beautiful cut of meat makes an impressive meal and it’s surprisingly simple to make at home. A classic preparation of olive oil, garlic, mustard and herbs enhances Rack of Lamb’s flavor and a quick sear plus a few minutes in the oven finishes it to perfection. And as opposed to the hefty price tag you would pay in a steakhouse for Rack of Lamb, you can make this special meal at home for a fraction of the cost.  How to prepare Rack of Lamb Make the marinade. Meat only needs a little salt, pepper, and oil before cooking to turn out great, but a special cut of meat like Rack of Lamb de ..read more

I’ve been making this hearty soup for years and it never fails to satisfy! A rich tomato broth with white beans, chicken, and kale makes this Tuscan White Bean Soup a savory, nourishing meal with minimal prep. I prefer to cook it in my favorite Dutch oven on the stovetop, but it can easily be adapted to a slow-cooker.  How to prepare Tuscan White Bean Soup Most of the ingredients for this Tuscan White Bean Soup are items I keep on hand in the refrigerator or pantry, so it is an easy last minute meal in our household.  Start by dicing 1 small onion and chopping 4 celery stalks, 2 lar ..read more

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs that are easy to peel and cooked to perfection are possible! No more frustrating minutes spent over the sink attempting to excavate your hard-boiled eggs. I promise. This method produces beautifully cooked, nutritious, delicious, perfect hard-boiled eggs every time. I’ve tried various methods with various levels of success and am ready to sign on the dotted line with this one. Truth be told, my father-in-law perfected this method, but I’ve been able to repeat it with 100% success, so I feel confident sharing it with you. My only regret is that I didn’t get this posted ..read more

This broiled salmon recipe rocks! It’s simple to prepare, flavorful, and nearly foolproof. Salmon’s natural (and healthy!) Omega-3 fatty acid content makes it a very forgiving fish; even if you let it go a little too long under the broiler, those Omega-3 oils will not only help repair and maintain your brain cells, but will keep your salmon moist and delicious. Although it’s fancy enough for date night, this Perfect Broiled Salmon can be prepped and on the table for dinner in about ten minutes, which makes for a great weeknight meal! How to Perfectly Broil Salmon Salmon is a rich and flavorful ..read more

Springtime is here! And that means fast, fresh, recipes that take advantage of all the flavors of spring. Now is the time to incorporate these lovely vegetables into your meals and we have a great lineup of spring vegetable recipes for you! Which spring vegetables are available first? If you haven’t yet, be sure to scope out your local farmer’s market for the best of the spring vegetable season. The leaves and shoots are the first things to sprout, so you will see plenty of these veggies at your farmers’ market or grocery stand: Arugula Collard Greens Kale Lettuces Spinach Swiss Chard The g ..read more

Healthy, Fast, Fresh and Delicious! Fast Fresh salads are a lunch staple around our house. They are an opportunity to pack in lots of vitamins into a meal, which can really give your mood and energy levels a boost. The bright colors and fresh flavors bring instant satisfaction. And making up your own flavor combinations makes salads all the more fun! Salads are a great way to use up leftovers, too. Leftover steak, chicken, beans and fish can all add delicious protein to your salad. The salad pictured above is a frequent flier at our house because the ingredients are always on hand. But you can ..read more

If you enjoy cooking and have kids, at some point in your parenting life you have probably scrolled through social media, baffled by posts of parents cooking tidily and happily with their kids. The cookies turned out beautifully, the kitchen was far more organized and cleaner than yours, and everyone looked well-groomed and happy. That was  certainly not the scene when I cooked with my young kids.  The cookies were messy and many were eaten; flour found its way far and wide, and someone usually ended up crying. At the end of the million accumulated dishes, the kids were sticky, and ..read more