Featured Recipes

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Asparagus

For added convenience, these pretty little bundles of savory deliciousness may be wrapped several hours...

Carrot Cake with Almond Flour - naturally gluten-free but a perennial favorite with everyone!

Carrot Cake with Almond Flour

Perfectly spiced with a tender crumb, this carrot cake is a family favorite for birthdays...

Apple Pecan Spring Greens with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette-easy, healthy and brimming with flavor!

Apple Pecan Spring Greens with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Apples, pecans, and blue cheese are the base of this versatile salad, and the speedy...

Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to perfectly broiled, 5-minute salmon. 

Perfectly Broiled Salmon with Scallion Salsa

Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something...

Latest Recipes

Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted to gluten-free!) in this easy-to-make pie that will brighten anyone's day!

Easy Lemon Pie

Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted...
Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed burgers that cook quickly on the grill or stovetop.

Gruyere Dijon Turkey Burgers

Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed...
In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years STILL haven't made it to the blog. I'm doing it a little differently than my usual posts – sort of like an old-fashioned recipe swap! 

From the Recipe Box

In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing...
Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.

Emerald Lentil Salad

Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome...

Springtime Favorites

Sautéed Shrimp & Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto & Parmesan

This wholesome, one-pan meal can be on the table in 15 minutes. For a quick...
Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied recipe with exceptional flavor and healthy appeal.  

Herbed Green Eggs and Frizzled Ham

Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied...
The shallot vinaigrette is the hallmark of this crisp salad, which is versatile enough to pair with nearly any meal and easy enough to enjoy every day! 

Everyday Green Salad

The shallot vinaigrette is the hallmark of this crisp salad, which is versatile enough to...

Coconut Cream Eggs

With its classic flavor and texture, this decades-old recipe has garnered legions of fans and...
The classic ham sandwich is redefined with two kinds of cheese, a flavorful spread, and a quick trip to the oven. These toasty bunwiches are easy to make ahead and as well suited to casual entertaining as they are to a quick weeknight meal with a side of soup!

Baked Ham & Cheese Bunwiches

The classic ham sandwich is redefined with two kinds of cheese, a flavorful spread, and...
Flavorful, fork tender meat with ease...and your kitchen will smell amazing!

3-Ingredient Chuck Roast in Foil

Flavorful, fork tender meat with ease…and your kitchen will smell amazing! This hands-off recipe has...

Nutrition in the Kitchen

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better yet, what’s harmful and should be avoided all together?

Can dietary supplements put your health at risk?

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better...

What’s New

CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP - The perfect balance of sweet and tart adds something special to this easy crisp, which can easily be made dairy- and gluten-free if needed.

Cranberry Apple Crisp 

A delightful balance of sweet and tart adds something special to this easy crisp, which can be made dairy- and gluten-free if needed.   While I...
HOW TO ROAST THE PERFECT TURKEY - Step-by-step instructions guarantee a perfectly seasoned turkey with crisp skin and white meat that's just as juicy as the dark meat. If you already have a tried-and-true recipe, you may simply like to incorporate the easy dry rub or the night-before tip for crisper skin!

How to Roast the Perfect Turkey

When it comes to the perfect turkey, more work doesn’t mean a better bird. With the following step-by-step instructions, a perfectly seasoned turkey with crisp...
Holiday Sangria - perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and all of your holiday celebrations, this a make-ahead cocktail is a festive crowd-pleaser

Holiday Sangria

Infused with cranberry, orange, and apple, this make-ahead cocktail is a festive crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and all of your holiday celebrations.   Looking...
A Few of My Favorite Things - November

A Few of My Favorite Things - November

A morning hike with clementines for snacking, turkeys colored from a traced hand and leftover sandwiches stuffed with all the fixings. So many little things...
PUMPKIN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP - a super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup that's easy to customize. The big-batch recipe only gets better with age, making leftovers a real treat!

Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

This super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup is easy to customize and makes a big batch - perfect for easy dinners and packable lunches all week long...
ROASTED PUMPKIN BUTTER - If you've never made pumpkin butter before, this foolproof recipe is reason to start. I could eat it by the spoonful...and often do! 

Roasted Pumpkin Butter

Naturally sweetened and perfectly spiced, this foolproof, no-scorch recipe adds something special to toast, oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods and more. Plus it freezes well and...
3-Ingredient Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Stir Fry - Inspired by a Trader Joe's shortcut recipe but with ingredients anyone can find, this protein-rich, plant-based meal is a dream on a busy night. Enjoy it as is or use the recipe as a framework and customize to taste.

3-Ingredient Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Stir Fry

Inspired by a Trader Joe’s shortcut recipe but using ingredients anyone can find, this protein-rich, plant-based meal is a dream on a busy night. Enjoy it...
Roquefort Pear or Apple Salad - This is the best tossed salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It's sweet and tangy from the fruit, sharp and salty from the blue cheese, and delightfully crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The easy vinaigrette pulls it all together and can be kept on hand for healthy, satisfying salads at a moment's notice. The recipe is a go-to on busy weeknights yet 100% worthy of a holiday meal.

Roquefort Pear or Apple Salad

This tried-and-true tossed salad offers a palate-pleasing balance of flavors and textures, and the easy dressing pulls it all together. Pair it with a simple...
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