Today at work I noticed our deli was having a “fresh mozzarella pull” event and I couldn’t help but buy some! I hadn’t had really fresh mozzarella since culinary school, and it truly is a treat. I love thinking up fun flavor combinations to put on toast. These mini garlic toasts make the perfect appetizer … Fresh Mozzarella and Corn Garlic Toasts with Basil-Balsamic Drizzle
Also known as “green garlic”, garlic scapes are the stalks of garlic plants. Too often farmers will throw these into the compost, but they’re completely edible and add wonderful flavor to butters, sauces and vinaigrettes. This garlic scape butter is so refreshing and works perfectly on seafood, steaks and toasted French bread. If you make … Pan-Seared Scallops with Garlic Scape Butter
Of all the spring vegetables, asparagus is by far my favorite. This time if year it’s perfect (and also cheaper, which is a great perk). It’s wonderful roasted or grilled and I absolutely love it wrapped in salty prosciutto. This recipe takes grilled asparagus and combines it with the fresh flavors of lemon pesto. From … Grilled Asparagus Pesto Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto
Brussels sprouts (aka America’s most hated vegetable) are in season right now and they also happen to be the dietitian pick of the month. But what exactly do you do with these to make them edible? I have clear memories of sitting at the dinner table with boiled Brussels in front me that I had … Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey, Sriracha and Soy
Crispy, crunchy and gooey. THAT is French bread pizza. This is one of the easiest meals to make and there are so many different ways to top it. Simple cheese and pepperoni is great, but I decided to step it up a notch and create one a little more “gourmet”. Basil pesto adds flavor to … French Bread Pizza with Italian Sausage, Pesto and Tomatoes
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
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
Marion is starting their process to become a “Blue Zone”. This means we have been chosen as a site where we will strive to live longer, better lives by making improvements in schools, grocery stores, restaurants and other areas in the community. This is very exciting for me as I often work with all of … Kale Artichoke Dip
A few weeks ago, we had our annual parmesan cheese wheel cracking which is referred to as the “Crack Heard Around the Midwest”. I like to call it one the best days of the year. What chef wouldn’t love having as much fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese as they want? … Hot Artichoke Parmesan Dip
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is approaching fast! Here are three simple and surprising appetizers that pack a huge flavor punch and will have your guests talking. Roasted Grape Crostini with Rosemary and Pinenuts Makes 12 toasts All you need: 1 pound red, seedless grapes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. … Holiday appetizers that excite!
