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 […]
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa
I’m always happy when I can use my slow cooker! Who doesn’t love having dinner cook itself?? Between working two businesses, school and after school activities, and LIFE I feel like we are always running. Can anyone else relate?? One thing I do try really hard to do is cook healthy meals for my family […]
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
By now you know I am obsessed with my slow cooker! I mean…is there anything better than having dinner cook itself? While I use my slow cooker all year long, I definitely use it more often as the weather turns cooler… Chilis, soups, and stews are always on the menu! One recipe that is always […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Make Ramp and Basil Pesto
Pesto is one of my favorite sauces and one of my family’s favorites as well. I love how you throw a bunch of fresh ingredients into a food processor and minutes later you have a healthy and delicious no cook sauce. Making pesto is easy and delicious-and both of those things are on the top […]
Chicken Lentil Stew
As we enter into our fourth week of staying at home, we all find ourselves cooking all the time. The questions of “What’s for dinner” has taken on a whole new meaning and frankly, it can be stressful trying to figure out what to cook all day every day. As we try to make less […]
Polenta with Swiss Chard and White Beans
Yum My husband declared this “The most insanely delicious Polenta Ever!” Yes, that’s what he called it! I cook a lot and my family always is complimentary (ok, maybe not ALWAYS…there have been a few mishaps) about whatever I cook. So, when I get a reaction like I did the other night to this polenta, […]
