Tilapia is an easy fish to cook because it has a mild taste and is great at absorbing flavors. It works well for baking, grilling or pan frying. Sprinkle the fish with a bit of seasoning and a dab of butter, and it cooks in a matter of minutes.In this recipe I season the fish […]
I’ve never been a big fan of deli meat. Back to the days of grade school packed lunches I just couldn’t get myself to do it. Peanut butter and jelly all the way for me. In my older, wiser years I’ve found that there are quality cuts of meat that make a great sandwich, but […]
When it’s summertime you have to eat like summertime! I’m hanging on to every last sweaty, humid day before I have to pull out my sweatshirts. I make weekly trips to the farmer’s market and the revolving door of in-season produce is telling me that the fall is coming. Berry season has passed and the […]
The beauty of food is not just that it gives us energy and prevents us from turning into hangry, zombie versions of ourselves. It has the to ability to transport us. A familiar smell or taste can bring up memories of a different time. There are some meals that remind me of my childhood so much […]
When it’s time to get back on track after too many “treat” meals, I often fall into the ease of pairing a protein and vegetables. For me, that often translates into salad. Luckily, salad doesn’t mean I have to settle for something boring while lusting for something more decadent. A salad bowl is a blank canvas that […]
I truly enjoy the act of cooking. I like picking out all of my ingredients in anticipation of what the flavors will taste like together. I love getting everything chopped and prepped and then watching a dish come together by the act of my own creation. I get to see from start to finish my […]
Sausage, red onion and green pepper is one of my favorite pizza combinations. It’s classic Italian….classic Chicago. I’m hooked on it. I’m usually a go-to veggie-only girl when it comes to pizza, but I make an exception for this combination.In this recipe I use naan bread instead of traditional pizza dough. It’s a little lighter so […]
Fresh peaches and lemon give this baked chicken a sweet, tangy flavor, and the marinade makes it juicy and tender. I add a bit of Chinese Five Spice for a little extra flavor. It’s easy to pull together if you are in a hurry. Serve with a side of vegetables or rice and you have […]
This burger makes me feel uber American as if I’ve pulled up a stool at a classic American diner where food is served up fast and right off the griddle. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the toppings and heat of summer that reminds me of easier times before menus were filled with fancy schmancy burgers. Sometimes the best […]
This is a lip-smackin’, high kickin’, cream of the crop yogurt bowl. I use unsweetened Greek, yogurt and rely on the sweetness from the blueberries and granola to offset the tangy yogurt. I love the sweet juices from the frozen blueberries and the warm, crunchy granola. This is such an easy snack to make and […]
Alright, I’ve really outdone myself this time. In only 15 minutes I created a delicious plate of seared, buttery scallops, grilled asparagus and fresh, sweet peach salsa. As I was sipping my wine and eating like a queen I thought to myself, why would I ever pay for a fancy meal again when I can make a plate […]
I use BBQ seasoning to give this black bean and corn salsa a unique twist. It brings out the sweetness of the corn and blends all of the flavors together. There isn’t much prep worked involved other than a bit of chopping so it comes together really fast. If you have no self-control around a […]
This is one of my favorite salads to make in the summer when tomatoes are fresh and I’m looking for ways to incorporate them into everything I eat. I have a tendency to get a little over zealous and grab handfuls of tomatoes at the farmers market only to get home and not have plans on […]
Zucchini noodles are not a replacement for regular pasta. Don’t be fooled, my friends. No food can replace the love of a bowl full of carbs. This pasta is delicious because it’s actually delicious, not because its a carb replacement. I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first, but once I tried it and realized that […]
These mini quiches are one of my favorite breakfasts to make….and eat. They have all of the best breakfast foods combined in one delicious little muffin. Baking in a muffin pan instead of a casserole dish makes them portable and easy to store in the refrigerator to eat over the course of a few days. For my […]
If you’ve never tried potato and chorizo tacos I recommend you stop what you are doing and head to the store immediately. The sweet, slightly crunchy sweet potatoes with the spicy, but not too spicy Mexican chorizo is a perfect combination. I add a little bit of corn for sweetness and roasted poblano for smokiness. […]