There were days last week where I literally felt that if I stepped outside I would melt into the sidewalk upon contact. I’m sure many of you can relate. This summer has been a sizzler! All the more reason to load up on fresh, watery fruits and veggies, right? I have been in no mood  [Continue reading...]

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The moment you tell people that you love to cook–that cooking is your passion, your life, your favorite thing in the whole world to do–they usually ask one question: so what are you making for dinner tonight? But around this time of year, the question changes to: what are you making for Thanksgiving? Or, what  [Continue reading...]

With the holidays just around the corner, I think it’s about time that I started sharing some good old holiday recipes–all made a little bit healthier, of course. And I can’t think of better way to kick off this wonderful season than with these scrumptious date balls. I’ve been making variations of date balls for a  [Continue reading...]

It’s 6:23 a.m.  Truth is, I’ve been awake since 1:47 a.m.  This is weird.  Normally, I’m a 9:30-6:30 sleeper.  Out like a light, sleep like a rock, wake up at 6:30 on the dot without an alarm.  Last night was completely out of the ordinary. I awoke wide-eyed in the wee hours of the morning.   [Continue reading...]

“A vinaigrette is one of the simplest preparations in the sauce lexicon.  At its most basic, it requires only two ingredients: oil and vinegar.  However, as many accomplished cooks can attest, turning these ingredients into a dressing that transforms unadorned greens into a finished, well-balanced salad isn’t simple at all.  Vinaigrettes can sometimes seem a  [Continue reading...]

This yummy dinner is easy, flavorful, and fresh.  This is definately a summertime recipe.  The corn offers sweetness and color, the tomatoes bring tang, and the ground turkey bumps up the protein in the dish.  Garnish with some parmesan cheese and basil.  Serve with a tossed green salad and you’ve got a perfect summer meal.  [Continue reading...]