Fountain Avenue Kitchen

Ann Fulton, author, recipe developer, and cook behind Fountain Avenue Kitchen

Roasted Carrots with Za’atar

A singular spice rub, a sprinkle of feta, and a quick stint in a hot oven will reinvent cooked carrots and add delicious variety to your usual veggie routine. The secret to perfectly roasted vegetables rests in the details. In the case of the following recipe, the tricks include a high enough oven temperature (to…

Favorite Things for Springtime Holidays!

Flowers, showers, graduations, and holidays are hallmarks of the spring season, and many of these occasions call for special gifts. To save you the legwork, following is a list of creative and practical gifts that we have given or gratefully received. The winter holidays are typically considered the height of annual gift giving, but the…

Parmesan Baked Flounder with Lemon Dill Sauce

Lemon, garlic, and a crispy crumb topping turn mild flounder into a dinnertime superstar. Easy enough for weeknight meals yet special enough for company.   The roots of this recipe lie in a quick weeknight meal I made often as a young mom. It’s also the dish I credit with making fish lovers out of my…

Lemon Dill Sauce

Lemon Dill Sauce adds a light, bright note to fish and also complements simple side dishes like potatoes, rice, broccoli, and other veggies. Light, bright, herby, creamy, and just a little tangy. In the following recipe, three simple ingredients, plus salt and pepper, accomplish all that for a sauce that will level up otherwise basic…

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

When I was a kid and my mom served beets, I was not a happy camper.  I can remember, however, going to a restaurant in Virginia as a newlywed and, for some reason, being inspired to order a beet salad.  That salad completely reversed my previous stance on beets and was a recipe I felt…

Asparagus Cobb Salad

Sure, you can make a regular Cobb salad, and it will taste great. But adding asparagus ramps up the color, nutritional value, and seasonal appeal. If you don’t usually have salads for dinner, this satisfying plateful might win you over.   Did you know that there’s an acronym to remember the traditional ingredients in a…

Curried Couscous Salad (with Gluten-Free Options)

This versatile, flavor-packed salad can be made in advance and pairs beautifully with a wide range of proteins. It’s hearty enough to be the centerpiece of a vegetarian meal, and an easy adaptation provides an excellent gluten-free alternative.         Curried couscous salad has been one of my go-to summer entertaining recipes for…

Apple Pecan Spring Greens with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Apples, pecans, and blue cheese are the base of this versatile salad, and the speedy maple-Dijon-cider vinaigrette makes it a keeper.   As I was walking my boys home from school one day last spring, a friend of mine drove by and yelled a funny thing out her car window.  “I love your maple Dijon vinaigrette…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

My grandmother’s recipe for the classic treat, this time-tested recipe rivals a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The recipe can be prepared in stages and makes enough to share!    When I think of my grandmother, many things come to mind. She was full of life, funny and frugal, yet so very generous. This was a…

Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches (with advance prep options)

Not your usual egg sandwich, the flavor-packed topping can be prepared in advance and then baked on the bread when ready to eat. Crunchy, creamy, and utterly delicious!   My most vivid Easter memories include the year my dog, Ruffy, ate the contents of my Easter basket while we were at church. I also had…

Classic Deviled Eggs

A widely popular appetizer, side dish, or that little “something extra” at picnics, potlucks, holiday meals, and family dinners, this simple deviled egg recipe is a family favorite!   Deviled eggs have long been popular picnic and party fare. We all know the drill. Cut the cooked eggs in half lengthwise, scoop out the yolks,…

Favorite Brussels Sprouts Salad

A healthy, go-to salad for busy nights, parties, potlucks and holiday tables, this super-satisfying salad can be made in advance and the dressing is a versatile keeper! This salad could be described as an overachiever. The ingredients are fairly ordinary, yet they come together in a way that’s somewhat extraordinary. The recipe earns early points…

Amish Baked Oatmeal

This wholesome family favorite can be prepared in advance and tastes a lot like a cinnamon oatmeal cookie. I typically take a minimalist approach, but the recipe is easy to customize through the addition of raisins, nuts, etc.   Twenty years ago, when baked oatmeal was hardly a blip on anyone’s breakfast radar, a friend…

Make-Ahead Granola Parfaits

This slightly different preparation yields surprisingly delicious results. Consider preparing several at one time, as the parfaits will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.       Preferring my granola crunchy, I was skeptical the first time I tried this.  After resting in the fridge overnight, I was pretty sure the granola…

Avocado Toast with Salmon and Turmeric Egg

Crispy edges and the flavor of turmeric take a fried egg to a whole new level. When used as a topper for crunchy toast that’s been layered with creamy avocado and smoked salmon, the result is an easy meal with gourmet appeal and staying power.   Traditionally, we think of eggs as breakfast food. If…

Sausage & Egg Casserole

This tried-and-true casserole can be prepared in advance and is perfect for holidays and special brunches. A smaller batch option follows the main recipe and is ideal for more intimate gatherings and the occasional breakfast for dinner!     In the years before The Fountain Avenue Kitchen came to be, this recipe was one of the…


How Culinary Nutrition Can Work For You!

Feeling a disconnect between what you like to cook and what you have to cook because of dietary guidelines you have to follow? Don’t despair, the link between nutrition and cooking can be successful when equipped with the right ingredients! As I write this article, Ann and I have been working together for nearly five…

What’s the Controversy Over Functional Medicine?

It feels practical, patient-centered, and the approach to healthcare that we all deserve. But is functional medicine the all-encompassing solution it promises to be? Following is an overview of functional medicine along with the pros and cons of buying into it. Functional medicine has become more and more popular over the past decade. This is…

Food Rules

Fed up with all the food-related do’s and don’t’s? If you’re ready to throw in the food rules towel, there are things to consider first. Have you noticed that restaurants have become more highly attuned to people’s dietary needs than ever before? Many menus are pre-printed with dietary icons ranging from nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan…

Drinking Liquids with Meals: Fair or Foul?

As if there aren’t enough food guidelines to follow! Do we need to manage when and how we drink our liquids too? This quick read will help set the record straight as to whether it’s “fair or foul” to drink at mealtime. Have you ever been to a Philadelphia Phillies game? If so, the Jumbotron…

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