Featured Recipes

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Asparagus

For added convenience, these pretty little bundles of savory deliciousness may be wrapped several hours...

Carrot Cake with Almond Flour - naturally gluten-free but a perennial favorite with everyone!

Carrot Cake with Almond Flour

Perfectly spiced with a tender crumb, this carrot cake is a family favorite for birthdays...

Apple Pecan Spring Greens with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette-easy, healthy and brimming with flavor!

Apple Pecan Spring Greens with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Apples, pecans, and blue cheese are the base of this versatile salad, and the speedy...

Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to perfectly broiled, 5-minute salmon. 

Perfectly Broiled Salmon with Scallion Salsa

Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something...

Latest Recipes

Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted to gluten-free!) in this easy-to-make pie that will brighten anyone's day!

Easy Lemon Pie

Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted...
Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed burgers that cook quickly on the grill or stovetop.

Gruyere Dijon Turkey Burgers

Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed...
In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years STILL haven't made it to the blog. I'm doing it a little differently than my usual posts – sort of like an old-fashioned recipe swap! 

From the Recipe Box

In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing...
Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.

Emerald Lentil Salad

Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome...

Springtime Favorites

Sautéed Shrimp & Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto & Parmesan

This wholesome, one-pan meal can be on the table in 15 minutes. For a quick...
Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied recipe with exceptional flavor and healthy appeal.  

Herbed Green Eggs and Frizzled Ham

Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied...
The shallot vinaigrette is the hallmark of this crisp salad, which is versatile enough to pair with nearly any meal and easy enough to enjoy every day! 

Everyday Green Salad

The shallot vinaigrette is the hallmark of this crisp salad, which is versatile enough to...

Coconut Cream Eggs

With its classic flavor and texture, this decades-old recipe has garnered legions of fans and...
The classic ham sandwich is redefined with two kinds of cheese, a flavorful spread, and a quick trip to the oven. These toasty bunwiches are easy to make ahead and as well suited to casual entertaining as they are to a quick weeknight meal with a side of soup!

Baked Ham & Cheese Bunwiches

The classic ham sandwich is redefined with two kinds of cheese, a flavorful spread, and...
Flavorful, fork tender meat with ease...and your kitchen will smell amazing!

3-Ingredient Chuck Roast in Foil

Flavorful, fork tender meat with ease…and your kitchen will smell amazing! This hands-off recipe has...

Nutrition in the Kitchen

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better yet, what’s harmful and should be avoided all together?

Can dietary supplements put your health at risk?

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better...

What’s New

Rhubarb Pineapple Jam

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve noticed rhubarb reappearing at our local farmers markets.  I have held out buying any as the two rhubarb plants...

Strawberry Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing

  For many years, my father had a hush-hush arrangement with a stand holder at Lancaster Central Market. I only learned about it last year...

Balsamic Lime Vinaigrette

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of homemade dressings and vinaigrettes.  Typically, they are easy to mix up with ingredients readily had...
Hearty, healthy, and easy to make with basic ingredients

White Bean, Tomato & Chicken Pasta

A go-to meal that’s hearty, healthy, and easy to make with basic ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights yet worthy of casual entertaining, too.    ...

Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Six years ago, my friend Carrie Johnson asked me to meet her for coffee to discuss a program she had been researching.  Carrie was seeking...

Homemade Almond Milk

I bought cartons of almond milk for years, and I still do on occasion.  My sister always made her own almond milk and told me...

Potato Crusted Broccoli and Bacon Frittata

A complete meal that’s so very satisfying, and you’ll want to use the easy potato crust over and over!   All-in-one meals that come together...

Grilling Roundup

For some, grilling is a year-round activity.  For others, the first signs of warm weather mean a return to the aroma of charcoal and those...
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