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June 26, 2014 •
appetizers, Fish, Greek Food, Italian Food, Lemons, Main Dish, Shellfish, Sunday Dinner, Uncategorized, Weeknight •
This fresh pesto shrimp and scallops recipe is ideal as an appetizer, a main dish, or served over pasta. I love it just as it’s pictured, with tons of juices for dipping toasted Italian bread. This is also one of the simplest...
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June 24, 2014 •
Dessert, Holiday, Uncategorized •
This is the easiest and tastiest dessert to take to your 4th of July festivities. Firstly, who doesn’t love a brownie? Secondly, who isn’t going to love the creaminess of vanilla Greek yogurt spiked with lemon zest and a...
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June 13, 2014 •
mommy salad, Salads, Side Dish, simple salad, ten minute salad, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Weeknight •
This salad has all of my favorites combined into one spicy salad. From avocados and red onion to fresh summer tomatoes and sauteed banana peppers, this salad packs a healthy and spicy punch. I also added feta cheese to add some...
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June 10, 2014 •
Uncategorized, wine •
Our back deck is in full swing this summer and lately, we’ve been pairing sparkling rosé wine with so many of our meals. Everywhere I look, I am seeing rosé wine being promoted as the “it” wine of the season. Just...
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June 6, 2014 •
Breakfast, Toddlers & Kids, Uncategorized •
This is the Perfect Sunday Omelette for a simple, easy family breakfast. It starts out on the stove and finishes off in the oven for a fluffy, golden brown finish. From protein, to veggies, to melted cheese, this is a weekend crowd...
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June 4, 2014 •
Fish, Greek Food, Sunday Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Weeknight •
‘Tis the season for Copper River Salmon from the Pacific Northwest! Harvested from the Copper River in south-central Alaska during May and June, this tremendously rich, flavorful fish is packed with Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin...
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May 30, 2014 •
appetizers, Chicken, Lemons, Lunch, Toddler Friendly, Toddlers, Toddlers & Kids, Uncategorized •
Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the PERFECT appetizer for your summer cookouts. The chicken filling can be made in advance in one skillet, chilled, and quickly reheated before serving. The key to the dish is fresh, crispy butter lettuce....
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May 28, 2014 •
Italian Food, Main Dish, Pasta, Toddlers & Kids, Uncategorized, Weeknight •
This Rigatoni with Bacon, Sage and Brown Butter is as simple and straight forward as it sounds. While your pasta boils, you can prepare this simple sauce in no time. I think of it as one of my “less is more” recipes, great...
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May 19, 2014 •
Lunch, Main Dish, Salads, Superfoods, Uncategorized, Weeknight •
This Strawberry Superfood Salad is packed with SUPERFOODS, of course! What are superfoods you ask?? Well, one week ago I would have been wondering the same thing, but I think I have a better grasp of them today. Last weekend, I had...
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May 16, 2014 •
Chicken, Holiday, Main Dish, Party Favorites, Pork, Shellfish, Sunday Dinner, Uncategorized •
I LOVE paella and always feel like I’m making something extra special for my family when I’m preparing it. A few months ago I purchased a paella pan and started perfecting my recipe. This is the end result complete with the...
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