Asian Mango Salad
Oh heyyy! How’s it goin? Did you have fun celebrating the mother’s in your life? I hope so! My husband was calling it my “0th Mother’s Day” because he thought we should celebrate a little, but that the real celebration should be next year when the little man is here! I had a great day enjoying the...
Baked Eggs with Kale and Sausage
Happy Monday everyone! If you’ve read this blog before, you probably know that I have an extreme fondness for my local Farmer’s Market. It’s my Sunday ritual. I just love walking though and looking at the fresh, local produce, not to mention seeing things I can’t find at my local grocery store or (even more...
Grilled Lentil Salad
Hi friends! Sometimes the most delicious recipes come out of thin air. Case in point: grilled lentil salad. Last week my hubby and I were at a loss for what to have for dinner. I didn’t want to go to the grocery store because I had a full fridge. The problem was, I went to...
Thai Turkey Salad
Happy Friday!! Hope you are looking forward to a wonderful, relaxing weekend. I’ll be doing some work around the house, hanging out with some friends, and watching the Master’s. I love seeing all that bright green grass – makes me want to go kick some butt on the putt putt course! This salad is #1...
Truffled Pea Soup
Hi there! Last week was my spring break and I spent it soaking up some family time in Chicago with my mom and sisters. We had so much fun! But, I realized that “spring” in Chicago is very different than “spring” in Northern California. It was quite chilly and windy and we were wearing...
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli
Hey there! Isn’t it funny how some things just stick with you? Over a year ago my hubby and I went out to eat and had these amazing grilled artichokes. Ever since I’ve thought about recreating them almost every time I’ve picked up artichokes from the farmers market. I’ve tried a couple of times, but...
Chicago Dog Salad
She said what???? Yep, Chicago Dog Salad. I thought the same thing when my husband came home and told me he had seen this salad at a meeting. It’s pretty rare that something in the culinary world shocks me, but I had never even thought of something like this. Which is interesting because I feel like I’ve turned just about everything...
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Happy Friday! Hope you are enjoying a bright, sunny day like I am! If not, whip one of these, close your eyes, and I’m pretty sure you’ll be on a tropical beach somewhere! I love brussels sprouts. I make roasted brussels sprouts all the time. But I haven’t branched out into other cooking methods much....
No Breadcrumb Turkey Meatballs with Chunky Tomato Sauce
Hey there! It seems like after a few years of lying a bit dormant, the low carb craze is back. I can’t tell you how many pictures are on my instagram/facebook feed/etc. of various Paleo meals. To be completely honest, I am not very clear on the rules of Paleo, but I know it limits...
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with parmesan crisps
Happy Friday! Isn’t the week back after vacation just the worst? Ever since I got back I just keep thinking, “If I were in Hawaii I’d be doing (blank)” and it’s always something WAY cooler then I’m really doing. Speaking of cool, I’m also freezing all the time because I want to wear things that...
Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie
Hey! First things first…Happy Birthday MOM!!!! Hope you have a great day and wish I could be there to give you a big hug!! Or, make you this for dinner! Ok, back to the food… Do you ever notice that the term “comfort food” seems to only apply to things that are really, really, bad...
Greek Bulgur Salad
Why hello. Do you ever have one of those weeks where you’re never quite sure what day it is? For example, every day this week I have thought it was actually the next day. I was positive it was Wednesday on Tuesday. I did my Thursday gym routine on Wednesday (yes, I have different activities for each...
