This sounds and looks so elegant, especially when having guests over for dinner, but it’s surprisingly simple.« Continue »
Jalapeño and Cilantro Burgers
Grilling season is upon us!! And I couldn’t be happier. Besides the fact that grilled food seems to taste a hundred times better, it also usually means less clean-up in the kitchen. Win-win. « Continue »
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
After Friday’s wisdom teeth extraction, I’m still on a “soft food only” diet. Most of my meals have revolved around oatbran, purple sweet potatoes, kabocha squash, mushed black beans and protein smoothies.« Continue »
A Salmon Lover’s Alternative: Steelhead Trout
If you like salmon, you will love steelhead trout! It’s delicious AND good for you! I can’t believe I only had this for the first time about a year ago.« Continue »
Looking for Ways to Use Hard-Boiled Eggs
I haven’t dyed eggs since I was kid, and my Grandmother would coordinate it for my sisters and me. So when our friends suggested dying eggs for Easter last weekend, I was pretty excited!« Continue »
Asian Lettuce Wraps
I always love the idea of lettuce wraps. Why do they fall off my radar so often? And then when I decide I’d like to make some, I can never remember to buy the type of lettuce that will work best for wraps!« Continue »
Steaming is the Key!
I recently talked about enjoying “dippy eggs”. Here’s an alternate way to achieve the dippy egg-style: soft-boiled eggs.
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Healthified Shamrock Shake
I hope everyone had a great weekend and participated in some St. Patrick’s Day festivities! I made sure to wear lots of green, including my new favorite compression socks, and treated Bob and I to a Shamrock Shake.« Continue »
Let’s Talk About Sardines
I can see my Mom’s face now. She’s cringing.
I should have warned her about this post. She’s not a sardine lover. And, to be honest, neither was I until I experimented with preparing them and figured out my preferences.« Continue »
Steamed Lobster Tails (and preparation how-to)
A new Whole Foods opened in our area last week. So, obviously, stopping by after work for the grand opening has been on my calendar for awhile now. :)« Continue »
KISS: Tempeh Sloppy Joe’s
For dinner the other night, I was craving the deep, rich flavors of sloppy joe’s. I reached for a package of tempeh that I had bought at Trader Joe’s, grabbed a few key ingredients, and had a batch ready in no time!« Continue »
KISS: Flaxseed Encrusted Barramundi
I’ve studied dozens upon dozens of dietary theories over the past year. I’ve heard about the pros and cons to every type of diet. There’s a study conducted somewhere that will support almost every opinion. But if there’s one thing that seems to be a common factor, it is the importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in our diets.« Continue »
Practice Makes Perfect: Pan-Seared Scallops
My first attempt at pan-searing scallops was in August. Since then, I have only made them twice: once more at home and once for my parents last month. Each time, though, I still felt inadequate in my ability to make the scallops mouth-watering.
Protein Apple Bake
Saturdays tend to be a big workout day for me. I have the time to get in a good sweat and go to my favorite yoga class. As the day goes on, I’m usually running errands, grocery shopping and possibly planning for some Saturday night fun. « Continue »
Dippy Egg Salad
It didn’t dawn on me until one day in college, when a friend seemed quite confused, that not everyone knows what a “dippy egg” is. I can’t believe this isn’t common terminology for one of the best ways to enjoy an egg!!« Continue »
KISS: Baked Mahi Mahi
What a great long weekend. Having the extra day off really made a difference in slowing down and catching up. I was able to enjoy some much needed down-time, cook some delicious meals, and listen to a few lectures/classes through IIN. « Continue »
KISS: Herbes de Provence Chicken and Vegetables
Just before the holidays I scored an amazing deal on a french oven. I’ve never owned one, and therefore never cooked with one, but after a little research I was ready to give it a try. « Continue »
Mouth-Watering Baked Halibut
Halibut is fantastic fish. I don’t buy it often, but when I do, Bob and I are never disappointed. With a mild flavor and firm flesh, halibut is excellent in dishes such as fish tacos and by itself, grilled or baked.« Continue »
Quick Bison Pumpkin Chili
Last fall, I made a slow cooker pumpkin chili that was quite delicious. I’ve made chili many times since then, but not without the slow cooker, and I haven’t added pumpkin.« Continue »
Balsamic Chicken (improved!)
While my first attempt at Balsamic Chicken was good, it wasn’t great. Using balsamic vinegar, only, was a bit much for Bob. For me, it was just missing . . . . complexity? « Continue »
