Get a Leg Up for Game Day Super Bowl is synonymous with food.  And football, but I don’t write about football.   Granted, some foods are just traditional; like pizza, chili and Buffalo chicken wings. But I’m going to be bold and suggest we …read more

  Be it carbs, gluten or calories – lots of people are trying to cut down on pasta Especially, my family. So, I’m always playing with recipes that give us all the familiar flavors of the pasta dishes we love, without the pasta. This recipe …read more

  Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat more veggies, lower your carbohydrates, go paleo or gluten free; say hello to my little friend – spaghetti squash.    In short, this squash cooks into long tender strands like, well . . . spaghetti. I’m not …read more

  The Ultimate Guide to Cooking London Broil   At least once a week I get an email that goes something like this; “My family loves a good steak but it’s out of our budget. When I buy cheaper steak, like London broil, it always …read more

  Do you know what’s missing in your life? Specifically, Four Ingredient Easy Pumpkin Mousse. There are probably other things, but I write about food. I can assure you, this is one easy and delicious recipe you can use in eight different ways.   Plus, …read more

   Roast Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. A simple, seasonal, sensational soup.   Maybe I’ve been inhaling too much pumpkin spice candle, but I felt a change the air this week.  I’m choosing slippers over sandals, long sleeves over t-shirts, and soups over salads. And …read more

      Make your own DIY almond butter Nut and seed butters are getting lots of love from nutritionists touting their nutritional value. When eaten as part of a healthy diet, you’ll benefit from cholesterol lowering monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (good) fats, omega-3 fatty acids, …read more

      Budget Shepherd’s Pie This is how we’re dishing up comfort for under $2 a serving: Budget Shepherd’s Pie   Growing up as I did, with a very British mother, shepherd’s pie was regular fare at our dinner table.    But most memorably, …read more

  Mmmmmmm, bacon. But . . . Bacon on the Barbecue?  Yes, please!   Next time you plan to fire up the grill, do yourself a favor and grill up an appetizer or side dish that features bacon.   You see, if you enjoy bacon …read more

  Revolutionize Your Labor Day: Effortless Pulled Pork Perfection with Just 4 Ingredients I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Labor Day is supposed to be a day off for those who labor. Traditionally, we’d plan a big barbeque feast with all the …read more

    What are Zucchini noodles, or Zoodles? Tis the season when zucchini and summer squash are plentiful. What to do with all these squash? Of course you can grill, sauté, bake, freeze, make bread or leave some on your neighbor’s porch when they’re not …read more

    The Magic and Mayhem of Making Meringue   Meringue is a light, airy and beautifully sweet dessert, originally from France, made from stiffly whipped egg whites and sugar. It’s actually really simple to make, yet people seem to think it’s very a difficult …read more