Quinoa and Veggie Bowls
We all have those nights when you get home from work and the last thing you want to do is slave away in the kitchen making dinner. For nights like this, I have a couple go-to meals that are quick and easy to throw together in a pinch, but still pack a lot of great […]
Panko-Baked Veggie Quinoa Cakes
I promised you the recipe for my Veggie Quinoa Cakes, so here you go! These paired really nicely with the tilapia Amy cooked up for our dinner. They had great flavor; my only complaint was that they needed some kind of sauce. My bad. I should have prepared something to go along with the cakes; […]
Sweet Caramelized Onion Dip
Do you cry your eyes out every time you cut up onion? I used to. But not anymore. It’s actually pretty easy to properly dice an onion without shedding a tear. This little secret is not so secret at all. I was watching Anne Burrell’s show on Food Network and happened to notice how she […]
Veggie Quiche Cups
Brunch Week continues! Are you guys loving all of these recipes or what? Imagine how much fun it would be if we all actually got together and hosted a huge brunch for all of our readers. The food! The drinks! It would be amazing…and our stomachs would be bursting at the seams. It’d be a […]
A Visit to NJ and Pineapple Stir Fry
What’s the easiest thing to throw together when you’re in a pinch and need a quick idea for dinner? Stir-fry!I just went back to NJ for a few days to see my little sister in her high school musical, The Wedding Singer. She played the part of Holly. It was such a perfect role for […]
Isagenix Giveaway
Remember back in February when I judged the Flavors of Boca event? Aside from lots of good food from local restaurants, there were also a couple of vendors showcasing their products, one of whom I had the pleasure of having a great conversation with. Rachel Stanley is an independent associate for Isagenix, a company with […]
Baked Veggie Spaghetti Squash
I’m slowly getting it together in my apartment. I got a few new items for the dining room — still no real table and chairs, but that’s coming soon! I think I’ll be making that trip to Ikea when my parents come down at the end of March. For now, online shopping at Target will […]
Quinoa and Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Planning ahead is super important when you’re cooking dinner for more than just yourself. When you’re the only one eating, it’s okay if it ends up sucking. You just throw it out and make something else. No one ever has to know you messed up. But when someone else is going to eat your food, […]
Pasta-less Lasagna, Stuffed Mushrooms, Autumn Salad, Oreo Cupcakes and Wine…Perfect Potluck!
Planning dinner parties is becoming one of my absolute favorite things to do. I can’t wait until I have a nice dining room set and can really go all out. For now, I do my best with what I’ve got. And ya know what? I am pretty happy with it. Bubby’s card table and chairs […]
Escape from Hurricane Isaac: NJ Visit Part 3
Being that I’ve gotten to be this crazy baker/chef/food fanatic, my family wanted to see what I could do. My sister and one of her best friends requested I bake something, so I had to come up with something good to impress them. I decided on a banana-Nutella bread, loaded with chocolate chips and topped […]
