If you’re like me, cooking is simply part of life’s continuing education. Just when I think, “I’ve got this down pat,” or “There’s no possible way this could
One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
You might have a secret desire to be Suzy homemaker. Or to be known as the Martha Stewart of your neighborhood. Or strive to be just like whoever that
Stovetop Pesto Macaroni and Cheese with Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This week I’ve been visiting my old hood in Venice, California, where the air has been clear (surprise, no smog at the beach folks!), the sand and surf has
Gluten-Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder
Do you have your megaphone ready? I'm digging my husband's out of the garage. Yep, he has a megaphone because he's in a band, you know, for "special effects"
Buffalo Chicken Fettuccine
Lazy, dazy comfort food days. That's what weekends are made of. And that's when my man takes charge in the kitchen. I've told you before about how my guy
Crab Spaghetti with Lemon Gremolata
Simple yet elegant, this Crab Spaghetti is pure comfort food with a high brow touch—because who doesn't find comfort in twirling pasta around the big old clumps
Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and 10 Romantic Pasta Dishes
Most gals yearn for chocolate. Put me in the “yes” category on that one. Romantic dinner for two? The occasion definitely calls for pasta. Combine these two
Strawberry and Quinoa Parfait
This post is sponsored by California Strawberries, whose sweetness will surely inspire you to start the new year right with this Strawberry and Quinoa
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta and a Virtual Baby Shower
This recipe for roasted red pepper pasta has been rattling around in my head for a while. It just needed an occasion to be born to the world. So why not deliver
Autumn Couscous Salad
This autumn couscous salad with butternut squash, fennel, dried cranberries, currants, and sage makes a great light and healthy lunch, or can even be enjoyed as
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato
This maple and brown sugar oatmeal recipe with sweet potato is made super easy in the microwave and is a delicious, healthy, and comforting breakfast on a busy
Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
Before I talk about today's recipe, I want to send my heartfelt thoughts to those that were affected by the bombing yesterday at the Boston Marathon finish
Quinoa and Avocado Chimichurri Salad for Food Bloggers Against Hunger
One out of every two children is on some sort of food assistance today. Families are living on a daily food budget of three dollars a day for an entire family.
Chicken Divan Macaroni and Cheese
It's been a bit of a pasta week around here, so let's end it with a favorite. I was asked a to contribute to Wisconsin Cheese's 30 Days 30 Ways with
Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on
Pumpkin Manicotti
This week heralded a week of pumpkins featuring both a savory and a sweet recipe option. As it should! Eating local and in season gives a bump in stimulating
Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe
I know, I know. You're sitting there, staring at this post and thinking this recipe is one of those "Oh let's see how outlandish we can be and create an oddball
Lobster Etouffee and 5 Cajun Crustacean Recipes
Baby its cold outside and I’m ready for some heat. So this big mama is pointing my cookin’ compass to ‘Nawlins baby! My first intro to real New Orleans cooking
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Hazelnut Browned Butter and a Magazine Sneak Peek
So happy for the weekend, and wow. Just wow. This fall has been a gorgeous one. There’s almost nothing I love more than fall light–how does it actually warm you
Swordfish Skewers and a Skewer Recipe Round-up
Pool side. Sunshine. Beers before it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Yup, it's Labor Day. I'm taking advantage of one of the last official days of summer to put my
Miso Ramen Noodles
Today we're announcing the winner of the Peko Peko, Family Friendly Japanese Cuisine cookbook giveaway. But first, a big round of thanks to the hard working and
Pho Ga Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup
While the rest of the U.S. is checking out cherry blossoms or putting their spring seedlings in the ground, in my neck of the woods the groundhog lost his GPS
