Ann Fulton

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks

Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert – Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well!   A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of today’s…

Salads, Side Dishes

Succotash Salad

Succotash Salad is fresh, simple summer eating at its best. The simplicity of the “dressing”—really just a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon—allows the flavors of the seasonal produce to shine. Leftovers make a great lunch! If my sister had the first turn in a round of word association that opened with…

Breakfast

Shakshuka with Grains & Greens

In this twist on the traditional dish, hearty whole grains and nutrient dense greens are added to the saucy eggs for a convenient, all-in-one meal that tastes great leftover too.     Shakshuka sounds complicated, but it’s really quite simple.  Pronounced “shahk-SHOO-kah,” this saucy, vegetarian meal is pantry cooking at its best. I appreciate meals…

Main Dishes

Crispy Skin Salmon

A quick sear on the stovetop creates tender salmon with deliciously crispy skin… perfect with your favorite seasonal side dishes or as a salad topper!   Do you ever get tired of cooking?  It’s a question I’m asked frequently, and the answer is a definitive yes! Most days, I genuinely enjoy cooking for so many…

Breakfast, Condiments, Desserts

2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jam

2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jam is a sugar- and syrup-free alternative to the ever-popular chia jam! As I share recipes from week to week, I have a pretty good sense that speedy dinners with readily available seasonal ingredients will likely be well received and cooked often.  Who doesn’t need another easy, healthy meal to add to the…

Main Dishes

Cornell Chicken (with how-to for perfectly barbecued bone-in chicken)

Reminiscent of the classic roadside barbecue-complete with advance prep convenience and tender, juicy meat-this chicken dinner is a real winner. For those who enjoy, Cornell Chicken can be served with a favorite BBQ sauce on the side. What does Dad cook best? After a little teasing that his grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing (when he turns down…

Breakfast, Snacks

PB&J Breakfast Chia Pudding

An option to overnight oats, healthy, prep-ahead PB&J Chia Pudding is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. Feel free to use your favorite jam in place of the chia jam recipe and customize with your favorite fruits and toppings.   Cha-cha-cha chia! 🎶🎵 I know what some of you are thinking.  Pudding made from chia seeds?  Maybe…

Salads, Side Dishes

My Favorite Broccoli Salad

Perfect for a potluck, casual entertaining, or a satisfying lunch, this tried-and-true rendition of the classic broccoli salad can be assembled in advance in minimal time and varied according to preference.      Timing is everything.  Just as I was considering a tie-breaking coin toss to solve the recipe indecisiveness that overcame me this week,…

Beverages, Desserts, Frozen, Snacks

Strawberry Granitas

Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth granitas can be made with a variety of seasonal fruits for a refreshingly light dessert or snack all summer long. Start with this simple recipe for Strawberry Granitas and customize to taste with a variety of options. No fancy equipment needed! My husband and I hosted a big cookout over Memorial Day weekend.…

Main Dishes

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal!     What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what people’s eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for…

Pastas

One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon

A streamlined cooking process, lots of veggies, and filling protein make this fresh and flavorful pasta dinner a winner!   Though “spring” is in the name of this delightful recipe, I fully encourage you to partake of it well into the summer for its light, bright flavor and effortless appeal.  It’s the sort of all-in-one…

Cakes, Desserts, Frozen

Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

Guaranteed to be the hit of the party, my favorite Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake includes fudge filling, chocolate crunchies, and all.  There’s also a worthy gluten-free option for those who need it—and nobody will detect a difference! On birthdays and hot summer nights, cake and ice cream really hit the spot.  The following…

Get recipes delivered straight to your inbox.