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Appetizers, Salads

Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn

Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights.  Light and healthy too!   Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…

Cakes, Desserts

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler

With a layer of melted butter and then batter, followed by fruit on the top, this simple peach cobbler strays from the typical two-layer recipe with fruit on the bottom and a crumble or biscuit on top.ย Then, as this cobbler bakes, the batter rises up and over the peaches and forms a cake-like treat, with…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks

Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert โ€“ 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 todayโ€™s…

Salads, Side Dishes

Succotash Salad

Succotash Salad is fresh, simple summer eating at its best. The simplicity of the โ€œdressingโ€โ€”really just a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemonโ€”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 โ€œshahk-SHOO-kah,โ€ 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?  Itโ€™s a question Iโ€™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 Jamย 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. ย 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๏ผcomplete with advance prep convenience and tender, juicy meat๏ผ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 peopleโ€™s eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for example,…

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