Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Although not quite a re-interpretation of Crazy Camel Dessert Hummus, this sweetened white bean dip was certainly inspired by the clever and unique brainchild of Fed By Chuck & Co. My Maple-Date Cannellini Dip features a creamy base of cannellini beans pureed with plump dates that is perked up with pure maple syrup, rich maple extract, and warm…
Chicken Parmesan with garlic bread. Burgers. Two of John’s very favorite meals that just happen to meld perfectly into one mouthwatering recipe. I am aware that this Italian-American hybrid has been done before, but I wanted to share with you my own version. I kept the burger mixture nice and simple, using neither eggs nor…
Perhaps it’s my inner child – hanging on for dear life as I rapidly approach the third decade of my life – that is responsible for my love of macaroni & cheese; melty cheese and carb-y pasta are a match made in heaven, if you ask me. That being said, my palate yearns for a…
Don’t get me wrong, I neither promote nor follow a fat-free diet. Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, cheese, peanut butter, chocolate, salmon, and 2% greek yogurt are all staples in my eating regime. That being said, in an attempt to eat a bit lighter during the interim between holidays, I am being extra cautious of…
Maybe you don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps you’re craving a bowl of sweet comfort but don’t want a ton of leftover dessert staring you in the face every time you open the refrigerator. Or maybe your significant other just isn’t a big fan of dessert. Whatever your specific situation may be,…
So. We’re a mere few days into “resolution week” (a.k.a. the first week of the new year when everyone is attempting to eat lighter) and I’m pushing a triple-cheese lasagna recipe on you. Before you click away, though, let me assure you that this lasagna is perfectly healthy. Heavy on the butternut squash, light on…
I told you this might happen. Clearly, I didn’t waste any time putting those leftover Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins to use. I have a confession to make: After luxuriating in the initial muffin or slice of quick bread still warm from the oven, I rarely eat the remaining baked goods plain. I cube ‘em…
Strawberry shortcake holds a special place in my heart – for many years in a row I requested it for my birthday dessert when my mom offered to make anything I’d like. I put a different twist on this one, using leftover defrosted peanut butter biscuits that I froze after making them for the Peanut Butter…
There are as many variations of basic cornbread recipes as there are of chili. Bread-like or souffle-like. Sweetened with honey, sugar, or even maple syrup. Moistened with oil or butter. Baked in a muffin tin, baking pan, or cast-iron skillet. Made with just cornmeal or in conjunction with flour… etc. And then there are the…
For the past few years, John and I have opted to stay in for Valentine’s Day dinner. I firmly believe that the best way to express how much you love someone is by preparing a meal that he/she adores. For my wonderful husband, one of those meals is braciole. A decidedly Italian blend of breadcrumbs,…