This pretty pear and pomegranate salad recipe is festive and delicious! Perfect for when you want to eat lighter and healthier but still want something that pleases your eyes as well as your tummy! Want a fun, colorful salad to eat after the holidays? Me too. This pear and pomegranate salad is so tasty and…
This farro salad recipe becomes a favorite of everyone who tastes it. Farro gives the dish wonderful mouthfeel and when it’s combined with fresh Mediterranean flavors and textures it makes for a delicious salad experience. I don’t think farro is a well known grain in the U.S. I’ve brought this farro salad to a few…
This is my black bean salad with corn recipe! The combination of ingredients along with the blending of the lime, oil and balsamic vinegar makes this salad perfect for a BBQ or family picnic. Christopher and I call it the black bean salad of goodness and I suspect you will too. I love all types…
This peanut butter and jelly shot recipe is fun, pretty and delicious! The three ingredients meld together into a super layered shot that tastes like the iconic sandwich. This is a fun layered shot that, although it tastes scrumptious, doesn’t taste exactly how it is named. Few alcohol shots do. But I salute the people…
Looking for a shot or two to serve during your holiday festivities? Look no further! Here is a festive, tasty assortment of party shots to warm and cheer your guests. Twelve Shots of Christmas My perennial series of twelve party shooters, originally published in 2018, each one selected for its association with Christmas, winter or…
Get the party started by serving this jelly bean shot at your next holiday gathering. Sweet, delicious and pretty, it will become your new go-to party launcher. This jelly bean shot is one of those drinks that taste almost exactly like what they are named for. You’ll drink this layered shot and say, “Yup, a…
This summer soup recipe takes advantage of fresh vegetables, hearty grain and flavorful broth. It will also give you another reason to love your Instant pot. It makes for a fresh tasting, delicious and satisfying meal. Some people don’t eat soup during the summer months. I am NOT one of those people. I enjoy and…
This coconut curry lentil soup recipe is a winner for many reasons. Among them, coconut and curry go beautifully with lentils and they make for a flavorful and delicious broth! I’ve stated before that I love to eat soup year round. But this is one of the rare soup recipes I make only during the…
This udon noodle soup recipe is easy and delicious! The broth is scrumptious and the addition of the noodles and egg makes for a splendid taste treat. I love everything about this soup. The thick noodles with the veggies and delicious broth make me think comfort food. I add the egg because, well, why not? …
This is my grandmother’s German style creamed spinach recipe. This comforting holiday side dish turns out so creamy and flavorful that you will want it even when the holidays pass. It’s delicious and can be on the table in less than ten minutes. My grandmother Bena was of German descent and this is one of…
I love all kinds of hummus but this roasted beet hummus recipe has got to be my most favorite. The slight beet flavor really complements the hummus, making for a beautiful and delicious dip. This roasted beet hummus is so flavorful that it’s going to become your new favorite. It has all the delicious flavors…
This broccoli rabe is both garlicy and brazen. It is easy to make and the garlic compliments the bitter broccoli rabe nicely, giving it delicious flavor. That’s why I’m showing you how to cook broccoli rabe in this post! In my opinion, broccoli rabe is an underused vegetable. Is it the bitterness that makes people…
