I think everyone can agree with that fact that the holiday season is the best time of the year. Yes, it can be busy, but I can’t help but get a warm feeling in my heart listening to Christmas music while baking up smells that remind me of cooking with my Grandma. One of those … Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Muffins
It’s safe to say I’m still in a turkey coma from this past weekend. While Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever, after a few days of what seemed like an eating competition, today I was ready for a light meal. I don’t eat a lot of salads, but if they contain a combination of sweet … Chopped Chicken Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
The holidays are here and as a chef, I like to go all out with my menu planning. The second I see pumpkin or cranberries on the shelf, I’m ready to think of new recipes. If you’ve visited my blog before, you know I’m the biggest fan of sweet and spicy foods. I was cleaning … Cran-Citrus Hot Pepper Jelly Dip
I love coming up with making pizza recipes that also provide nutrition. This pizza is packed to the brim with yummy veggies and fresh herbs with just a sprinkle of cheese to hold everything together. The creamy goat cheese and spinach mixture that is spread onto the crust before the pizza sauce is really what … “Go Green” Pizza
Growing up with a sister who has diabetes, we were always doing our best to watch carbs and make sure there were desserts she could enjoy as well. Her go-to dessert that she would prepare for us was what she called “5-minute mousse” which was simply sugar free pudding and whipped topping. It’s the easiest … Cherry and Pomegranate Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
As the nights become longer and the windy and colder days become more frequent, nothing beats a comforting, good-for-you meal. This dish has so many layers of flavor. Fresh veggies and herbs, red wine and warming spices like paprika and cayenne bring this dish to life. The chicken mixture is fine to be eaten all … Creamy Paprika Chicken with Egg Noodles
My squash love continues…and how could I resist? Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorites. It’s sweet and creamy flavor becomes magical when roasted and the crispy squash cubes add the perfect “bite” to this pasta. Kale and butternut squash are a great pairing and this dish is sure to satisfy picky eaters. It’s … Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Creamy Kale Pesto
Although some people don’t enjoy the taste of squash, I say they just haven’t had it prepared correctly. My grandparents always had acorn squash growing in their garden so it was a staple on our holiday dinner table. This morning we ventured to a pumpkin patch where they were selling a wide variety of squash … Stuffed Squash
While I’m not the biggest dessert person, I can never resist sweet baked apples and a warm, crumbly crust. Cinnamon whisky (aka Fireball – cue the Pitbull dance party) can be seen at pretty much any football tailgate these days, but since I had a bottle in the freezer, I figured why not bake with … Whiskey Apple Crumble
I’ve had several requests for gluten-free recipes lately, especially for kids. Chicken tenders are a favorite of my grown-up child (my husband, Josh) so I figured I would take what is normally a very simple recipe and amp it up with Thai flavors. The coconut and lemongrass add an awesome flavor punch and the Chex … Coconut Chicken Tenders with Red Curry Dipping Sauce
