Gifts in a jar: m&m cookies
I made m&m cookies in a jar. Not very paleo, I know. But the teachers I am gifting are definitely Not. Paleo. So, I figured...
Gifts in a jar: curried lentil soup
Last week, one of my best friends wrote me an e-mail that she was planning to give presents gifts in a jar this holiday season....
Five-spice glazed carrots
It is a huge challenge to get my elder son to eat any vegetable or fruit. He categorically refuses. In fact, for a while I...
Worms in dirt
I have a tradition of making fun food for Halloween every year. In the past, I have made monster pizzas, meringue “ghosties,” green monster hands...
Honey balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
This is a very simple salad dressing recipe that tastes great on most salad greens, especially romaine, ma¢che, red and green leaf lettuce, red and...
How to: make the best ribs ever (slow cooker)
In my opinion, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ in New York makes the best rib tips ever. They are meaty, juicy, tender, saucy, and tangy. I never...
Bacon-wrapped stuffed grilled trout
As fall approaches and the main grilling season comes to an end, I would like to share one of my favorite recipes with you before...
Chicken, tomato, and avocado salad
In season now! All the fresh, juicy tomatoes and ripe, luscious avocados inspired this yummy, Mexican-influenced summer salad. I can’t stop eating this. It’s so...
Delicious grilled calamari or sepia
Early on in our marriage, my husband and I took a trip to Naxos, Greece. All of the food we ate during that trip was...
Cabbage slaw (coleslaw) two ways
Cabbage doesn’t make it into the top three of my “favorite vegetables” list. Or the top ten. In fact, it probably doesn’t even appear on...