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Sheet Pan Dinner: Roasted Chicken, Potatoes and Artichokes

Quick to prep and family friendly, this all-in-one meal is a weeknight gift that relies on pantry staples. The optional quinoa recipe pairs well, but a simple side salad will also round out the meal.    After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, a break from cooking would suit many of us just fine.…

Tamari Almonds

Simple to make and delicious to eat, these flavorful almonds offer a satisfying crunch and hint of saltiness with just two ingredients. Is is possible that Christmas is behind us and a new year is just a day away? Where does the time go? For all those who celebrated, I hope your day was merry.…

Lucky Cake (or Peanut Butter Chip Cake) with Foolproof Peanut Butter Frosting

A secret ingredient (that no one will guess) makes this cake delicious AND lucky…and who couldn’t use more luck in the New Year?   Would you keep reading if I told you that there’s sauerkraut in this cake? When I see a recipe with an oddball ingredient or an offbeat method of preparation, I’m often…

Baked Denver Omelet

Similar to a frittata, this baked omelet can be mixed in one bowl and requires no sautéing prior to baking. It’s a super speedy meal that is perfect with your favorite deli ham or leftover baked ham.  There’s a special appeal to a recipe that mixes up in a single bowl. Who isn’t thrilled at…

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Protein-rich beans replace the cream in this flavorful soup, creating exceptional texture and staying power.    Just before Thanksgiving, my older son endured the displeasure of jaw surgery. To eliminate additional procedures down the road, he had his wisdom teeth pulled, too. Lucky boy. In the week or so that followed, pureed or very soft…

Eat, Drink, Be Merry …and an Udi’s giveaway

What are your favorite ways to Eat, Drink, Be Merry this holiday season? Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be hard to simply relax and savor the many joys of the season.  To that end, my friends at Udi’s are giving away 125 holiday prize packs and hundreds of free product coupons.  To…

Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

As satisfying as it is beautiful, this vibrant salad is worthy of a holiday table or paired with a simple protein any night of the week! When I originally shared my Autumn Salad with Nancy’s Sweet and Tangy Dressing, my friend, Christine, mentioned that she serves a similar salad with a vanilla vinaigrette.  Christine said…

Pancakes in a Jar

The following recipe may be used as a gift but also as your go-to biscuit mix. Economical to make, it tastes fresher than store-bought, too. When presenting as a gift, a small container of maple syrup makes a fitting accompaniment.   Who doesn’t love to start a weekend morning with a tall stack of pancakes? In…

Pumpkin Bran Muffins (with optional 2-ingredient frosting)

The classic bran muffin meets a whole can of pumpkin in this wholesome recipe that the whole family will love!    Bran muffins are a seemingly wholesome way to start the day, yet so many bran muffins rely on sugar and oil to create moisture and flavor…  Enter pumpkin! These satisfying muffins offer the health…

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is easy to make at home with just two ingredients. The following how-to offers helpful details on which beans and liquor to use and how to store for practical use and gifting.    Every year, I tell myself that I’m going to do my Christmas shopping early—and wrap the gifts too.  In September,…

Chipotle Maple Sweet Potato Soup

My good friend, Sonali, is an ER physician, wife and mother of an adorable toddler.  In her “spare” time, she authors The Foodie Physician blog and writes cookbooks.  (I know what you’re thinking…I don’t think she sleeps!)  Sonali kindly asked to include several of my Greek yogurt-inspired recipes in her recently published The Greek Yogurt…

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Easy to make and delightful to eat, you may find yourself baking this pie well after the holiday season. For a pudding-like option, skip the crust and bake the filling in a lightly greased baking dish or individual ramekins.       If I counted the number of times I’ve made this recipe for “testing”…

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