Yum Who doesn’t love shrimp scampi? Butter, garlic, wine, more butter…what’s not to like? I don’t usually count calories in what I cook…If you have ever heard the expression there are too many people counting calories and not counting chemicals. I’m more of the mindset of eating real food. So, eat the real butter (NOT […]
The Best Super Bowl Turkey Chili Recipe
Yum Whether you are a football fan and rooting for your favorite team, or just watching for the commercials and halftime show, it’s fun to get together with friends, family, and food for the Super Bowl. Whether you are planning a big Super Bowl party or a low-key one at home, this is an easy, […]
Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Summer is finally here! During the summer months, we spend as much time outdoors as possible. For us New York City apartment dwellers, that means our building’s outdoor barbecue area. Grilling and eating al fresco is something we try to do as much as we can! Sometimes it’s just the three of us, but often […]
Healthier Eggplant Parmigiana
Yum It’s eggplant season! We love eggplant in our house and what I love to do is take traditional recipes, like Eggplant Parmigiana, and make them healthier without losing any of the flavor. This is a delicious, lighter, version of a Healthier Eggplant Parmigiana that your whole family will love. Baked not fried and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato Salsa
Cilantro and Lime is a classic flavor profile that I love and can be used on so many things, from meats to veggies. It’s my go to marinade for grilled chicken. I paired the chicken with a simple fresh salsa for an easy, healthy, and delicious meal thats quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but […]
Beef Barley Soup for Stove top or Slow Cooker
Yum And, just like that, it’s soup season. The beauty of soup? You can really make a soup out of anything you have on hand. It’s a great way to clean out your refrigerator or pantry and to get more veggies into your kids. And it can be made ahead of time or in your […]
Instant Pot Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Yum Lettuce wraps are my go to any time I see them on a menu in a restaurant! These Instant Pot Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are an easy and delicious way to recreate them at home! Im always trying to recreate dishes that I love to eat out at home. making them a little bit […]
Soup Roundup….My 5 (Easy) Favorites!
Yum The weather has definitely turned colder here in New York City. I’m a big soup fan all year long, but even more so during the chilly fall and winter days. There is something so comforting about a bowl of soup. I’ve put together five of my favorites in this Soup Roundup. Each one is […]
