This post is in partnership with World Market, a brand I love. All opinions here are my own. With Father’s Day around the corner and being a summer holiday, I wanted to come up with a grilling recipe that would celebrate the men in our lives. While we do not have human children, we certainly have…
Pesto Chicken Pasta
A simple, pasta dish that is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight dinner – whole wheat penne is coated in mascarpone cheese, tossed with baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with pesto and grilled chicken. This recipe is another great example of how to use up ingredients you have lurking in the fridge! I am…
Ham and Sausage Cassoulet
Do you ever have those moments where you realize that you’ve never tried to cook some classic, traditional recipe? No? Just me. My mom gave me a copy of Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” for Christmas one year. It’s an inspiration in classic French cuisine, but man are the recipes labor intensive….
Meyer Lemon Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Bear with me now. Am I telling you to put lemons and Brussels sprouts on a pizza? Why yes, I am, but trust me on this. This pizza is so delicious. Remember when I said just how excited we get when late winter brings the best of citrus season, including these golden gems called Meyer…
Celebrate National Ranch Dressing Day with Healthy Ranch Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Happy National Ranch Dressing Day!! Celebrate in a healthier way with these super yummy Ranch dressings made with Greek Yogurt. You can put them on just about anything – but why not try my healthy Ranch Jalapeno Popper Pizza recipe! Southerners love their ranch dressing, it’s true. Heck, all of America loves their ranch –…
Herby Meyer Lemon Chicken
You can never have too many easy, healthy weeknight dinners in your arsenal and this one packs a flavor punch with lots of fresh herbs and Meyer lemon! We love to cook with lemon – it’s bright and flavorful without any unnecessary calories – and it’s so versatile. So when late winter brings the season…
Avocado Egg Salad
Creamy, delicious and healthy egg salad filled with avocado – lunch is served! We get tired of eating the same old turkey sandwich or wrap or tuna salad day after day, so we are forced to get creative with our lunch choices and this one turned out to be quite yummy! Avocado really takes classic…
Lobster Risotto a la Thermidor
A rich silky risotto dish filled with the flavors of a classic Lobster Thermidor perfect for a special date night in with your loved one. Our tradition for Christmas Eve is to make Julia Child’s classic Lobster Thermidor, braised cucumbers and rice for dinner while we watch Love Actually. It’s a delicious way to celebrate…