Ann Fulton
Seared Asparagus Ribbons with Butter and Soy
A clever method of cutting asparagus and a super simple sauce creates a memorable dish that, when served over rice, stands somewhere between comfort food and culinary bliss! You’ve likely heard of the James Beard awards. The prestigious awards are given annually to recognize chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and journalists in the United States. But who is the…
A Few of my Favorite Things－June
For this month’s Favorite Things, I’m channeling a popular morning show’s “daily boost” feature and welcome you to read on and weigh in As I prepare breakfast each morning, The Today Show typically supplies the background noise. My mom and dad listened to it when I was young, and I guess…
Christian’s Top 10 (and a drive-by graduation)
The following collection of tried-and-true recipes is brought to you by the discriminating tastebuds of one very special graduate with big congratulations wishes to the entire class of 2020! 🎓 It’s graduation day! (Update: It’s now tomorrow thanks to the rain. If there’s one thing we’re getting good at, it’s learning…
Nutella Brownies
Chewy edges yield to delightfully creamy insides and a “just right” chocolate flavor in these Nutella-infused brownies…and the recipe fills a 9×13 pan! Most years, I kick off the unofficial start to summer with some sort of ice cream treat. Because I’m making a slight deviation this year, I have two words for those…
Baked Tortilla Casserole
Easy, economical, and loaded with filling protein, this pantry-based meal offers a modern twist on the traditional casserole and can be prepared the day before. Simply pop it in the oven when ready to eat! Given this job I do, I have a tendency to tinker with recipes, never quite making the same thing…
Wild Mushroom Pizza
The flavor-packed “sauce” and topping for this unconventional pizza may be prepared in advance so the pizza can be simply assembled and baked when ready to eat. Even those who dislike mushrooms have fought over the last slice! I fully realize that photos depicting shades of brown may not convince you…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers
An appealing spicy-sweetness is the hallmark of these nutrient-rich veggie burgers, which are both vegan and gluten-free and can be made in advance. (They freeze well, too!) After posting a prep shot of these burgers on Instagram last week, I received countless requests for the recipe. So by popular demand, here is it! As bonus it comes…
Porcupine Meatballs
The silly name becomes apparent when these tender meatballs are pulled from the oven. For a satisfying entree portion, we like to make jumbo meatballs, but you may roll them smaller if preferred. Meatballs are classic comfort food, for sure. These quirky meatballs, however, have the ability to truly satisfy while stimulating some light-hearted…
A Few of my Favorite Things－May
Considering all the April showers (and downpours and thunderstorms!) we had here, I’m pretty sure the May flowers are going to be amazing. So with thoughts of brighter days ahead along with some recommendations and light humor as we continue to hunker down, I invite you to join me for another edition of Favorite Things!…
Easy One Avocado Guacamole
A dollop of guacamole adds a little something special to so many meals, and it’s a heart-healthy snack, too. But sometimes you don’t need a big batch, or perhaps you only have one avocado. This speedy recipe is for those times and more! Fun fact: avocados are also known as alligator pears, and less…
A Week of Healthy Pantry-Based Cooking
When looking ahead to a full week of quarantine cooking, a little inspiration can be helpful! Whether cooking for one, two or a larger family, the following seven recipes will cover most of your bases in a deliciously healthy way! Few of us ever imagined we’d be living through a pandemic that…
All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
Mix a big batch of this flavorful sauce for quick and easy skillet meals that rival your Asian takeout favorites. Every single ingredient is a pantry staple and can be paired with a seemingly endless variety of proteins and vegetables. I have no good answer as to why I have never before shared…
