Yum Summer cooking for me is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients and, most importantly, no fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the weather and being outdoors. These Summer Side Dishes are not only healthy and delicious, but also super easy and came together really quickly. Definitely a requirement for […]
No Mayo Potato Salad
Yum With the weather in New York City (finally) turning warmer, I see a lot of barbecues and outdoor picnics in the near future. Simple, easy dishes with fresh ingredients are my go to’s especially in the warmer months. Keeping it healthy whenever I can, this lightened up No Mayo Potato Salad is quick to […]
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad
Yum Simple, healthy recipes are always my jam, but especially as the weather gets warmer! Spring and summer foods for me are all about simple ingredients without a lot of fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time outdoors! This quick and easy recipe for Black Bean, Corn and Avocado salad is […]
Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Super Bowl is getting a healthy makeover! Like many other events this year, Super Bowl Sunday will likely look a little different. But, you still have to eat! Im sharing my go to favorites for some Healthy Super Bowl Recipes that are delicious and easy to make, giving you more time to watch the game […]
Spinach, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche
Does anyone else feel like they have cooked 8,792,300 dinners since March??? I love to create recipes and cook, but after 9 straight months of preparing 3 meals a day, working from home, and remote schooling Im looking for easy meals that are still yummy and healthy. A quiche made with simple, fresh ingredients is […]
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Yum I love Brussel Sprouts. Ok, I admit I didn’t always love them. I think I was well into my 30’s before I would even try them. Over the last few years, I have experimented with different ways to cook them and I have to say, they are now one of my favorite vegetables. AND […]
Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce
If you grew up in an Italian family like I did, chances are you had Sunday Dinner (at 1:00 PM) each week with your family. And, if you were lucky enough like I was, your extended family was also there. Each week from when I was a child until well into my 20’s, we were […]
Instant Pot Short Ribs
Fall cooking and Family Dinners…these are two of my favorite things. Short ribs are the ultimate comfort food, but they take a LONG time to cook. Cooking them in the traditional way can take up to 4 hours and I don’t often have that kind of time. Once again, the Instant Pot to the rescue! […]
Baked Greek Shrimp
Oh how I love tomato season. Produce in season is healthier and just tastes so much better. Tomatoes from the supermarket just never compare to those from the farm. Beyond the traditional salad, there are so many ways you can use them. This recipe for Baked Greek Shrimp uses fresh produce and a simple preparation. […]
Summer Recipe Roundup
The warm weather is finally here and for me that means eating outdoors as much as possible! Living in an apartment building in Brooklyn, NY we don’t have a backyard, but we do have an amazing rooftop with grills and tables to eat outside. If you have been following me for a while, you know […]
