A few weeks ago I gathered with a group of blogging friends for a weekend at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. The purpose? To kick off our shoes and cozy up
Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto
This faux risotto uses whole wheat orzo instead of the traditional arborio rice, making it a less temperamental version of an Italian classic. Say it
Sweet Corn, Gouda and Farro Risotto
Move over quinoa, there's a new grain in town. Well, now, wait a minute. Farro is far from new with its roots running deep, deep, deep (pun intended) and
Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
This baked mac and cheese with breadcrumbs is the ultimate (and as the name implies, you will be totally obsessed). It features FIVE different types of cheese,
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
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
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts are bathed in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce in this easy one-pan recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Serve your red
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and How to Become a Kitchen Knife Slayer
This classic tabbouleh recipe gets a boost of protein thanks to healthy quinoa, for a nutritious and refreshing Mediterranean salad that's great for a meal or
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"
Crab Spaghetti with Lemon Gremolata
This simple crab spaghetti jumps from pan to plate in about half an hour. Butter, white wine, and lemon all combine to create a lush and flavorful sauce that
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
This quick and easy creamy roasted red pepper and chicken sausage pasta is full of awesome flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy roasted red
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 Sweet Potato Oatmeal
This simple sweet potato oatmeal is made super easy in the microwave and is a delicious and comforting breakfast on a busy weekday. This Is The Oatmeal I
Sponsored Video: Apple and Oatmeal Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
This post is sponsored by Kellogg's. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in that allows me to create more unique content for you like these Apple and
Quinoa and Burrata Caprese Salad and 8 Favorite Whole Food Blogs
Everyone's favorite caprese salad with tomatoes, basil, and creamy burrata cheese gets a protein boost thanks to the addition of healthy quinoa. There
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.
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
Spaghetti Tacos
Homemade spaghetti with meat sauce is stuffed into toasted hard taco shells to create the ultimate kids' dinner. These spaghetti tacos were a favorite of my
Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides
Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience.
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
