Pi Day! Beloved by math nerds everywhere. Pi Day comes on March 14 – because the first three numbers of the mathematical expression for Pi is 3.14. You should have seen all of the excitement in 2015 (the first five numbers are 3.1415). When my kids were little it was great fun to bring a […]
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Who doesn’t love pancakes? An amazing breakfast food that’s so popular people sometimes makes it for dinner. It can be a pain, however, to stand over the oven pouring, flipping, and preparing pancakes; especially if you’ve got a crowd to feed. This twist on a traditional stovetop pancake makes cooking time super easy. Plus everyone […]
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After a horrific week of winter, finally, some relief from the cold. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I live in Texas. Our state has only just begun recovering from the unprecedented devastation that the winter storms unleashed on February 14. The deadly temperature caused the pipes to burst, leading […]
Continue ReadingWhen I moved to Texas I learned that there’s a controversy when it comes to chili. Beans or no beans. Having grown up in New England I was definitely in the with beans camp. But after living firmly in no bean territory for a number of years I began to appreciate the satisfyingly rich meatiness […]
Continue ReadingValentine’s Day may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still some ways to enjoy this special day at home. I put together a few of my favorite guilt-free Valentine’s recipes to indulge in with your loved ones. Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles There’s nothing better than a really good […]
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It’s dinner time. Again. All too often this means a mad scramble to throw together a meal. In one scenario you’re ravenous and in no mood to wait for your food to cook. So you order takeout or eat chips and ice cream for dinner. Or it’s witching hour and you’ve got hangry family members […]
Continue ReadingWhat better way to warm up on a cold winter day than to have a steaming bowl of nourishing soup! And as we celebrate Homemade Soup Day this February 4, I am delighted to share with you my favorite homemade broth plus delicious recipes with meat and nutritious vegetables. Rest assured that the ingredients used here […]
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Substituting daikon root for ramen in this recipe is a great way to add another vegetable to your daily diet. Popular in Japanese cuisine, daikon is a winter radish with a mild flavor that is a perfect fit for vegetarian, gluten free, and whole-30 diet plans. Using a spiralizer you can cut it into a […]
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A New England favorite, this soup reminds me of home. And of my childhood. Warm, filling, and so flavorful, it’s even better the second day after the flavors have had time to come together.
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For a little spice and some cross-cultural flavor this soup has it all. The red lentils are a great base for the richness of the chorizo sausage. Topping this with fresh basil gives the whole dish a flavor profile that will make your taste buds sing.
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