All Recipes
Favorite Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
A luxuriously creamy (yet healthy!) sweet-tart dressing makes this seasonal salad a standout. A hearty portion is delightfully satisfying in its own right, and when paired with a protein of choice, offers an easy weeknight meal thatโs 100% worthy of company.🍓 After devouring a truly spectacular salad at a local restaurant last spring,…
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Fresh strawberries and a short list of pantry staples are all that’s needed for a dressing that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! 🍓 Longer, warmer days mean one thing: strawberry season is coming soon. Before long, weโll be savoring the sweet, red, juicy gems in Mom’s Classic Shortcake (or a healthy gluten-free alternative) jams, sauces…
A Few of My Favorite Things ๏ผ May
Iโm so excited to share our third installment of favorite things! This list isnโt flashy or expensive, but it is chock-full of items that truly make me happy: a brain-stimulating TV show, a riveting book, the most simple Motherโs Day gift (whichโbonus!โkeeps on giving), a favorite family picture with a fun story attachedโฆalong with an…
Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausageย
Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide addedย convenience at dinnertime๏ผand for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind. When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…
How much protein is enough?
Protein. So often we hear that we need more of it. And then sometimes we’re told that we get plenty and need notย worry. So what’s the right answer, and how do we determine the necessary amount for our bodies? Many of us have read mixed information and have questions. So for today’s post, Iย consulted…
Spring & Summer Avocado Toast
Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado toast more…a simple twist makes this protein-rich meal refreshingly delicious๏ผand extra easy. Easy is good, right? Many of the meals I regularly prepare and enjoy in my kitchen involve simple assembly more than outright cooking. Recipes also have a way of evolving over time. Such is…
Banana Bread Pancakes (or Waffles)
A wholesome, naturally gluten-free version of the perennial favorite quick bread, these light and fluffy pancakes incorporate heart-healthy oat flour (or oats) and can be prepared as waffles, too.ย Sometimes we just need a stick-to-our-ribs breakfast โ and, happily, we can have it in a deliciously wholesome way! The first banana bread I…
Aunt Peggy’s Turkey Chili
Quick, easy, and super satisfying, this flavorful chili is a go-to on busy nights and reheats beautifully. This recipe is quick and easy chili at its best. It may not be the nuanced, chili cook-off entry thatโs layered with a variety of peppers and boasts hints of cocoa and coffee๏ผbut it’s family friendly and…
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore (with slow cooker option)
Tender, flavorfulย chicken and lots of healthy veggies are the hallmark of thisย easy meal that can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Leftover sauce can be enjoyed like a favoriteย marinara.ย Chicken Cacciatore is a classic. Also known as Hunter’s Stew (“cacciatore” means “hunter” in Italian), there are many different interpretations of the meal. The…
Omelet Roll
Perfect for holidays, special brunches and breakfast for dinner, this festive roll offers a fuss-free alternative to making omelets for a crowd. For addedย convenience, the eggย mixtureย can be prepared well in advance.ย Perfect for holidays, special brunches and breakfast for dinner, this protein-rich meal is like making an omelet for a crowd. The rolled nature may…
A few of my favorite things ๏ผ April
The Easter Bunny comes in April this year, so it seemed fitting to spend a little extra time this month on the subject of chocolate. Baskets will soon be brimming with the sweet treat๏ผand no doubt parents will be “sharing” their children’s loot. But as far as I’m concerned, chocolate isn’t just for Easter…or Passover…
Masoori Dal (Nepali Lentils)
This “every day” South Asian dish is healthy comfort food at its best and requires just a short list of basic ingredients. When it comes to sharing cuisine from other countries, I often mention that a given recipe is โinspired byโ a certain country or style of cooking and make no claims to authenticity. The following…
