“Healthier” Zucchini Muffins

A fresh attempt to get more veggies down my kid's hatch. I am certainly not the first mom to sneak veggies into sweet breads or muffins and try to convince h...

Breads & BreakfastKid-Friendly FoodVegetarian2 Comments

Spicy Peanut Kale Salad with Mint

Don't worry kale, I am not a fair weather fan. I'm here to stay. I've read a number of reports that have claimed that the kale trend is past its peak. It is ti...

SaladsVegetarian4 Comments

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Seeking colorful, flavorful food to break the blasé mid winter blues. I've never run a marathon. But, I bet that this time of year in Chicago is a lot like ...

Soups0 Comments

Coconut Macaroon Martini + Rum Giveaway

This Valentine's Day, consider serving a luscious, sip-able dessert. Most of the United States has experienced extreme weather this winter. Born and raised...

CocktailsDesserts & Sweets11 Comments

Honey Cinnamon Apple Dip

A healthy, easy snack option that won't break any resolutions. I'm still carrying around the "extra holiday 5" and haven't quite mustered up the determination ...

Kid-Friendly FoodSides0 Comments

Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

It doesn't have to be over for pumpkin. Not yet. The big day has come and gone. Millions of pieces of pumpkin pie have been consumed. Leftovers may still be ...

Breads & Breakfast1 Comment

Pumpkin Maple Cream Cheese Spread

We've been doubling down on pumpkin this season.  Every autumn when I reignite my love affair with all things pumpkin, I swear that I am going to bring pump...

Breads & BreakfastSides2 Comments

Graveyard Dirt Cake

Add a little Halloween flair to the usual Dirt Cake. This past weekend, I volunteered to make two cakes for the cake walk at our school's fundraising event, Pu...

CakesDesserts & Sweets2 Comments

Lamb Burgers with Feta Spread

An unexpected gift of ground lamb inspired my first lamb burger experimentation. Because I work with people in the food industry, I've developed friendships th...

Greek FavoritesMain Dish3 Comments

Easy Enchiladas Verde

There is almost nothing more rewarding in a weeknight meal than shortcuts that actually make a recipe yummier. Recently, I took a bunch of shortcuts when makin...

Main Dish8 Comments

Giveaway: Who wants to do some canning?

Saturday, August 17th is Can-It-Forward Day. Who wants to trap the flavors of summer in jars with me?! Read on for the giveaway... For years, I have had "prese...

Desserts & SweetsFood Experiences71 Comments

Luscious Moist Carrot Cake

I just came across these photos from April, when I made my husband the carrot cake he had requested for his birthday. When I first posted this recipe, I claimed...

CakesDesserts & Sweets6 Comments