Ann Fulton

Cakes, Desserts

Mom’s Classic Strawberry Shortcake

While this classic recipe is traditionally served as dessert, my family has long enjoyed it for the occasional dinner when local strawberries are in season. Served with milk or yogurt, it’s great for breakfast too! Making strawberry shortcake with freshly picked, local berries has long been tradition in my family.  My sister and I loved…

Main Dishes

Grilled Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Sauce

Sitting at our sons’ lacrosse game, my friend, Christina, told me about a marinade that she had recently used on swordfish.  When the evening’s plans went awry and she had to save the already-marinating swordfish for the next night, she realized that an overnight marinade worked quite well with this recipe. She was kind enough…

Condiments, Sauces

Avocado Wasabi Sauce

A simple wasabi sauce dresses up grilled tuna beautifully.  It’s quick and easy and makes an otherwise unadorned tuna steak special.  Since I started adding avocado to my wasabi sauce, I love it ten times more and always find delicious new ways to use any leftovers. (And I no longer wait for just tuna to…

Breakfast, Sandwiches

(Make-Ahead) Egg & Cheese Sandwiches with Crispy Prosciutto

When my sons were born, many friends were kind enough to drop off dinner.  I often wondered how I ever would have gotten dinner on the table those first few weeks if it weren’t for the kindness of those dear friends.  After the birth of my second son, one clever person delivered breakfast sandwiches.  I…

Main Dishes, Pastas

Round Two Pasta

This pasta is so delicious and beyond easy.  It is the perfect example of how you can reinvent leftovers into something brand new.  I find that having a homemade sauce or dressing on hand helps me create healthy, flavorful meals in a snap.  It is also a great reason to always grill extra chicken, flank…

Stir Fry

Green Stir Fry and a Guest Appearance on Full Belly Sisters

Full Belly Sisters (FBS) is a unique and informative website which addresses all aspects of women’s health.  In addition, Justine and Flannery Fontinell, creators of the Full Belly Sisters, are also the creators of some of the most AMAZING food!  Their cooking style clearly demonstrates that healthy and delicious go hand in hand.  They use ingredients…

Appetizers, Side Dishes

Kale, Leek and Gorgonzola Swirls

These mouth-watering bites look complicated but are easy to make–and a sure-fire hit!   This recipe was passed along by Beth Rice, an avid cook and reader of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen. It first caught my attention because I love kale. When I saw gorgonzola in the recipe, I was sold! Another reason I wanted…

Main Dishes

Grilled Flank Steak with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola and Tomato Salsa

A wholesome, flavor-packed topping adds complementary flavor and fresh appeal to grilled flank steak. Easy to make and leftovers offer an ideal protein topper to a big dinner salad another night. In many ways, flank steak is the perfect entree after a busy day. The prep and cook time are mere minutes and the flavor…

Salads, Side Dishes

Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salad with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola

I don’t cook a lot of red meat, but flank steak is one meal that I enjoy for both is ease of preparation and great flavor.  Plus, it’s inexpensive compared to many other cuts of beef and I like what I can do with the leftovers.  When I first served this grilled romaine salad with…

Beverages, Smoothies

Make-Ahead Sweet Green Smoothie

For years, I have enjoyed making smoothies.  There are many I enjoy, but I often return to my favorite smoothie which has a chocolate base and is a healthier way to satisfy my never-ending sweet tooth. Although I like my greens, NEVER did I have any inclination to put them in the blender.  Until recently.…

Kitchen Extras

Sometimes, it’s all in the details.  Little things can be big things.  Simple ideas can make you happy, make something easier, make food taste better.  This week was full of big ideas!  One of my favorite finds is a collection of homemade seasoning mixes from Della Rose Living.  I have my eye on the taco…

Beverages, Coffee and Tea

Healthier Homemade Cafe Mocha

When I first started drinking coffee, I drank it black.  When kids came along and the play groups started, I was introduced to flavored creamers.  Then, Starbucks appeared on every street corner with their mochas and macchiatos.  Black coffee? To get around the hydrogenated fat in the flavored creamers and the four dollar price tag…

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