A leaner alternative to the classic Bolognese, this Spaghetti with Chicken Sausage and Lentil Bolognese features chicken sausage and heart healthy lentils.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: The Kindness of Strangers From strangers to close friends, my family and I are so grateful for the kind messages and warm thoughts these last few weeks. Thank you especially for your words of comfort after my last…
Read MoreYou begin by remembering the sound of his voice. The tenor of his kind words, the bass of his chuckle. You remember the expressions he would exclaim when your son tells him that he scored a goal, the way he would say, “Alright!” You remember…
Read MoreLooking for a healthy turkey burger recipe? Try Cilantro-Sriracha Turkey Burgers! These turkey burgers are filled with sweet kernels of corn, cilantro, black beans, jalapeño peppers (fresh and pickled), and spicy sriracha.
Read MoreThis Honeyed Fig Trifle is sweet, tangy, creamy and figgy. Greek yogurt replaces heavy cream, and is the perfect balance to the honeyed figs.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Figs I’m madly, deeply in love with figs, so this time of year, my heart (and tummy) is all twitterpated at the sight of them. I savor them as much as I can, knowing that fairly soon, they…
Read MoreCraving a simple and satisfying dessert? Try Coconut Chia Pudding. It’s just four ingredients total and only requires 5 minutes to prep.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Pear Trees (and Green Thumbs) “For some reason, Tito (Uncle) reminds me so much of mom,” my brother said quietly at our family reunion in Iowa a few weekends ago. I nodded. Amid the din of exuberant laughter…
Read MoreThese Banana Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes are filled with tropical flavors, but are perfect any time of year. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive individual dessert idea.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Tomatoes We’re at the height of tomato season and the idea of cutting into these beauties, let alone cook with them, pains me when they are perfectly delicious fresh. But my goodness, this Summer Succotash Tart with Gluten…
Read MoreThis recipe for Banana Cream Pie with Greek Yogurt Cream is a lighter version of a classic. Greek yogurt lightens up the thick pastry cream and adds to the pie’s silky texture.
Read MoreBlend cantaloupe, lime juice, and simple syrup together to create this frozen treat! Cantaloupe Lime Popsicles are an easy summer snack or light dessert.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Grilled Steak Fries Busy weeks mean a return to favorite standbys that have stood the test of time. Things like Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Steak Fries. The best part? Dipping the steak fries into the…
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Watermelon Nothing says summer like freshly sliced watermelon, wouldn’t you agree? They have been so sweet and juicy, I swear they disappear so quickly whenever I slice one up for the family. Especially in this weather. But if…
Read MoreThirteen Julys ago, I moved to California. That’s 13 years of some of the happiest moments of my life, over a decade of immersing myself in a life quite different from my childhood in New York. It sounds like quite a lifetime, to have lived…
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