Recipes the way they're meant to be

My husband and I are creatures of habit. We like soup and salad for lunch on Sunday afternoons. We eat hummus, rice crackers and olives as a Friday night treat.…

Broccoli is my favorite veggie. But I’ll be honest, I usually like it one way and one way only: lightly steamed, then sautéed with garlic. It’s simple, delicious, and I…

This weekend we celebrated my dad’s birthday with a family barbecue. We grilled steaks, asparagus and served this light, refreshing potato salad. It’s called Sunshine Potato Salad because the purple,…

Have you ever eaten a whole plate of fries in one sitting? These Butternut Squash Fries will make you want to do just that. After making them, I felt like…

What’s the vegetable of the month? Summer Squash. Summer squash is currently taking over our garden, but we don’t mind! Zucchini, pattypan, yellow and yellow crookneck are all considered summer…

Introducing … My new favorite salad! I’ll be honest. I ate everything in that salad bowl. And then licked it clean. This is so stinkin’ good. Whenever I roast a…

This weekend I spent most of my time outdoors enjoying the sunshine, fresh air and precious laughter between my husband and son. Although I love cooking, it’s this time of…

I just had to sneak in a veggie. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my family and my aunts and mom prepared all the AMAZING, traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Delicious roasted turkey, smoked…

Do you ever have those weeknights where you have no desire to cook? I love cooking, but there are just some days I’d rather put my feet up for an…

I love a good salad full of crisp, raw veggies and a delicious dressing. Since dressings are usually full of inflammation-promoting vegetable oils, I opt to make quick homemade versions. After…