Fusilli with Short Ribs
One of my husband’s favorites. This can be served with any short type of short pasta (ziti, penne, bowtie) and I have also served it over mashed potatoes and quinoa. It is warm, hearty and can be a touch spicy…
HOT TIP: Spice It Up!
Here's a HOT TIP: Recent research shows that eating spicy foods once or twice a week might extend your life span, and people who ate them even more had lower rates of heart and respiratory disease. Capsaicin, which…
Prosciutto Butter Lettuce Salad
This salad is light, savory AND sweet, and simply out of this world. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together, and will be a dish that your family or guests will rave about, no doubt! I was…
Healthy Lettuce Wraps
It's not easy to find healthy things to eat in a hurry. When you get home from work, you're beat, and you just want whatever's easiest. This is a filling yet light dish that's simple and quick so you can…
Top 10 Things from an Asian Supermarket
Our Food Editor Christine takes us through the best things to get at an Asian supermarket. If this is all new to you, you'll be surprised at how many of these items are things you recognize from your favorite Asian…
Easy Dinner – Nosh Night
We've all been there. You have guests coming for dinner, and you are wiped out. Too tired to cook, to overwhelmed to order. So take a step back, let your guests contribute (everyone wants to) and consider Nosh Night! …
Picnic it UP on the 4th of July
(This is our post from last year at this time - still a winner! Enjoy!!) Need some picnic ideas for the Fourth of July? Yep, we can do that. Here are some great recipes to try out on your guests…
Christine’s Pantry Essentials
Today our Food Editor takes us on a trip through her pantry to give us some tips on essentials. This week: Let's Talk Vinegar! Human taste is made up of five flavors: sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and umami. In…
Pancetta Pasta with Peas
This easy pasta dish is creamy, savory and absolutely mouthwatering, thanks to the pancetta. Just watch your portion sizes, as you may want to eat the whole thing! We like the pancetta from Trader Joe's. Large enough to…
Easy Niçoise Salad
Out of ideas to make your salad interesting? Here's how the French do it. If you have ever had the joy of meandering through the streets of Paris and stumbling into some charming brasserie to sit down to…