Sundays are my favorite day of the week. I have time to catch up on life and cook a hearty, home cooked meal. Today I decided to tackle the Gazette KCRG Cook Club recipe of the month which featured the braising cooking method. Braising is a combo cooking method using both moist and dry heat. … Clementine and Coconut Braised Chicken
February is heart health month! According to the American Heart Association, close to 80 million Americans are affected by some type of heart disease. A healthy and balanced diet needs to include good fats in order to nourish your brain, heart and cells. But how much is too much (or too little)? In an average … Salmon Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Red Cabbage Slaw
I don’t think there is any food my husband enjoys more than chicken wings. Being married to a dietitian doesn’t exactly allow him to enjoy them as often as he would like. I figured with it being game day it was a good opportunity to put a (somewhat) healthy spin on his favorite meal. These … Baked Chicken Wings with Honey and Sriracha
I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for so long and with the gluten-free craze in full swing, this is a great substitute to standard pizza crust. Yes, it doesn’t taste exactly like normal crust, but it has a really good flavor and I didn’t feel weighed down after eating it. I topped the pizza … Supreme Pizza with Cauliflower Crust
Today I was feeling a little adventurous and was ready to experiment with some new flavors. Ever since Josh and I traveled to Mexico a few years back I’ve always wanted to try making my own homemade mole sauce. But, because I don’t have a huge pantry or the resources to get all the authentic … Chicken Mole Enchiladas
The Super Bowl is right around the corner and that means lots of yummy food and drinks. Although comfort foods are often seen as bad choices, I say why not still serve those items but incorporate healthier ingredients? Most of the time, no one will be able to tell the difference. Some of my favorite … Game Day Snacks
Salads are so versatile. The variety of lettuces, protein, dressings and garnishes out there allows one to play with lots of different flavors. Today I was in need of some tropical flavors! I’m a huge fan of mango – it’s slightly sweet and is a great match with lime and cilantro dressing. For the longest … Steak Salad with Mango and Lime
I love brunch foods and the combination of roasted sweet potato, sautéed bacon and onion is one of the best smells you’ll ever wake up to. This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Top it with a small amount of freshly cracked pepper and a dash of hot sauce and you’ve got … Sweet Potato, Apple and Bacon Hash
So many customers I talk to say they simply just don’t have the time to make healthy meals during the week. I can sympathize with them – when you get home from a long day the last thing you want to do is make a meal that will take hours. Baked salmon is one of … Mustard and Herb Crusted Salmon with Rainbow Kale
I’m not a huge sweets person, but dark chocolate is my weakness. I’m known to need “a chocolate” – even if it’s just a nibble. With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I figured I would share a cookie recipe that has two of my favorite things – chocolate and dark beer (which are a … Double Dark Chocolate Guinness Cookies
