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
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
I’ve been a bit obsessed with food in cups. You could say its due to my uber-busy life right now that I’m looking for ways to maximize my family’s
Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
I've been feeling a bit DIY these days. And I blame it all on fall. Homemade pizza dough, fresh baked bread from MY oven and even making tofu from scratch (a
Baked Apple Cups
Our neighbor has an apple tree. My daughter covets that tree. Patiently waiting. Waiting since spring, when I cut down our apricot tree that I don't think she's
Peach & Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Baby toes, baby breath, baby kisses right in the crook of their fat, little, creased neck. The things I crave when I hear a friend is going to have a baby. So
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
Nacho Taco Salad & Kid-Friendly Veggie Sneak Attack Recipes
I know I'm not alone. Kids can usually count their favorite dishes on fingers one, two, three, four and five (I know, five is a thumb, not technically a finger)
6 Back to School Easy Breakfasts Plus a Frog In the Hole
Back to school is hard. And the end of summer is even harder. So when the two collide in a how-can-it-be-over-I-want-summer-back flurry of a.m. activity because
Avocado and Tomato Salad
After an amazingly late summer start thanks to one of the rainiest springs we've had in a long time, my harvest is finally coming on. Once I bite into
Grilled Pizza and 3 Recipes to Keep You Out of the Kitchen
Baby it's hot outside. Dog days of summer. And just another excuse to fire up the grill. And a little rescuing was what I was in need of, rescue from the same
BLT Panzanella Plus 5 New Spins on Panzanella
Tomatoes, vinegar, pucker. I'm craving salty and fresh. And maybe a little smokey. But not your typical light-lunch salad, something with some girth. I'm
5 Gazpachos and a Bloody Mary Gazpacho
The combination of soaring temperatures and farmer's markets leads me to one conclusion. It's time for gazpacho. With sweat-drenched home cooks and their ovens
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
Chile Verde Huevos Rancheros and 5 Egg-celent Mexican Breakfast Recipes
When I'm checking out the menu at most any breakfast spot, the waffles, french toasts and loaded omelets aren't the items that catch my eye. For some reason, in
4th of July Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Burgers
The best thing about this year's 4th of July is thanks to our good friend Christopher Clavius, we have a three day weekend. *Sidebar note: Thanks to yet another
Stuffed Pasilla Peppers
These authentic Pasilla peppers are stuffed with a zesty, cheesy mixture and then roasted in the oven for the most delicious vegetarian main or side dish. I
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
