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...

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This copycat version of Texas Roadhouse restaurant’s popular cinnamon honey butter recipe is a delightful spread for rolls, bagels, toast, muffins, cornbread, and sweet potatoes. Makes a lovely addition to a food gift too.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

This copycat version of Texas Roadhouse restaurant’s popular cinnamon honey butter recipe is a delightful spread for rolls, bagels, toast, muffins, cornbread, and sweet potatoes...
Corn Spoon Bread is best described as a delicious merger of baked corn and cornbread, this quick to prepare side dish can be made ahead and reheats and freezes well. Enjoy in place of starches like potatoes and rice on your dinner plate, or use it to bolster a simple meal of soup or salad.

Corn Spoon Bread

Corn Spoon Bread is best described as a delicious merger of baked corn and cornbread, and the quick-to-prepare side dish can be made ahead and...
Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut. A great way to shake up the Thanksgiving dessert table and a crowd-pleasing contribution to a potluck!

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut. A great way to shake up the Thanksgiving...
Shredded Brussels sprouts are quickly seared then topped with crisp bacon, tangy cranberries, and crunchy nuts for a super satisfying side dish that complements poultry, salmon, beef, and pork.

Harvest Brussels Sprouts

Shredded Brussels sprouts are quickly seared then topped with crisp bacon, tangy cranberries, and crunchy nuts for a super satisfying side dish that complements poultry...
The holidays are coming around the corner, so 'tis the season for giving. Here are a few of our favorite gifts we have given, received, or are on our wish list - for kids and grown-ups alike!

Our Favorite Things for the Holidays!

We can all use fresh ideas in the gift giving department, right? In that spirit, we’ve been keeping a list and have assembled a collection...
Keep everything you love about traditional lasagna but replace the noodles with spaghetti squash. Low carb comfort food at its best!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers...
Skip the takeout, and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this scrumptious meal that can be customized to taste – just like your favorite pizza!

Pizza Soup

Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste – just like your...
Everything you love about a pumpkin spice latte in pudding form. This thick, creamy chia pudding takes a few minutes to mix up and can be served as a nourishing breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding & Parfaits

Everything you love about a pumpkin spice latte in pudding form. This thick, creamy chia pudding takes a few minutes to mix up and can...
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