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 quick to make. Definitely a requirement for summer […]
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 […]
Lentil Fava Bean Salad
Yum The warmer weather is finally arriving and with the warm weather comes outdoor barbecues and dining. For me, outdoor dining means barbecue and lots of fresh, seasonal salads and sides that dont. require a lot of prep or cooking. This Lentil Fava Bean Salad can be made ahead (the longer it sits the more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quinoa with Roasted Beets
Yum My recipe for Quinoa with Roasted Beets is perfect as a side dish or as a main meal. I love this delicious and nutritious combination of ingredients! Beets are a great source of many vitamins and minerals: potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins A, B & C. And when roasted, they become sweet […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Yum This recipe for my Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas was inspired by my family’s love of Mexican food. Some of our favorite vacations have been to Mexico. We love the people, the culture, the beauty, and the FOOD. If you’ve been following The Brooklyn Mom for a while, you know I love to create our […]