Great for a quick breakfast on the go or a refreshing mid-morning snack! This strawberry smoothie is packed full of fresh strawberries and thick Greek yogurt. You can also taste a tiny hint of peanut butter too! You can always buy fruit already frozen or you can buy fresh fruit […]
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Butta Squash and Swiss Chard Rigatoni
When your neighbor brings you freshly picked swiss chard from their garden, you get to make this delicious pasta dish with the addition of sweet Butta squash and juicy tomatoes. Butta squash is a hybrid squash that is really sweet. Check your local farmer’s market for Butta squash but if […]
Aunt Rose’s Chocolate Cake
An 80 year old recipe with a modern twist! This 4th generation chocolate cake recipe just might be the best chocolate cake you’ve ever tasted. I know, a lot of recipes say that, but this one in particular is super airy, light, fluffy, chocolaty, and seriously delicious. Topped with fresh […]
Spinach and Potato Omelette
Breakfast for two! This omelette is perfect for a weekday breakfast but you can always double the amount of ingredients to feed a large crowd for a weekend brunch. This omelette uses leftover baked potatoes, fresh spinach, and mushrooms although you could always substitute your favorite veggies. I serve this […]
Kale and Ginger Rice Stuffed Peppers
Super colorful! Super healthy! Super easy! Full of freshly picked kale and yellow squash from the garden, sweet onion and fresh ginger, these stuffed peppers make for a great side dish or a stand alone lunch. You can eat them hot right out of the oven, cold, or even at […]
Roasted Asparagus
Looking for an easy weeknight side dish to complement your meal? Roasted asparagus is healthy and pairs well with virtually anything; fish, beef, pork, or chicken. There really are an infinite number of pairings for this dish. Or, keep it vegetarian and gluten free by serving it with eggs any […]
Poached Eggs with Peach Tomato Salsa
Don’t be scared of poached eggs! With just a little bit of practice, you can easily make poached eggs at home. I’ll show you how below! And, when peaches are in season here, I love to make all things peach: peach cobbler, peach muffins, peach tomato salsa, peach scones, etc. […]
Banana Smoothies – 2 ways
Having a handful of peeled and frozen bananas in your freezer allows you to whip up these two delicious smoothies in about 5 minutes and, with only 5 ingredients or less, these drinks are simple and easy to prepare! Peanut butter and chocolate are always a great pair and adding […]
Maple and Ginger Glazed Salmon
Looking for a healthy food option? Head to your local fish market where you can purchase wild-caught Norwegian salmon without preservatives, dyes, or pesticides. When selecting the fish, you’ll want to purchase the think-cut side because that will allow for even cooking. Salmon has the benefits of containing lots of […]
Chocolate Challah French Toast drizzled with Fruit Sauce
Food and Travel – Special Blog Post Traveling near New York City? Craving something sweet? Kneaded Bread in Port Chester, New York is a must-stop along the way. Here you will find a delicious bakery serving an array of breads including rosemary potato bread, Kalamata olive bread, and chocolate challah. You […]