My friend Ella shared this recipe with me as we sat catching up on the peach colored couches of my childhood home. She told me that when she pulled this salmon out of the oven her friends and family were … Continue reading
Salmon on the Grill
Vegetable Soup
This is the soup that convinced my no-fuss cooking sister that soup isn’t hard to make. It’s now her go-to soup. I started making this recipe out of an America’s Test Kitchen cookbook, but have since adjusted things to … Continue reading
Whole Lemon Bars
I am a fan of Deb Perelman of the Smitten Kitchen blog. My husband bought me her cookbook for Christmas and I have loved sampling her recipes. I was most intrigued by her Whole Lemon bars recipe but wanted to … Continue reading
Easy as a Mix Homemade Brownies
These homemade brownies are the perfect dessert. I have eaten them hundreds of times and I still look forward to the aroma as a hot pan cools on my stove top. The dense crumb and intense chocolate flavor will please … Continue reading
Garlic Herbed Croutons
In my quest to cut out processed foods and lower the food budget, I’ve found making my own croutons is hands down a better way to top a salad. I can find a day old baguette or Italian load for about $1.75. It makes five times as much as what comes in the bags for about $2.99. Plus they are low sodium!
Pineapple Coconut and Chicken Curry
The dinners I make fall into three categories. I cook some dinners so we don’t starve, most so we get some nutrition, and a few that help us learn about and enjoy different cultures. That is why I love this … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Sometimes I wish I was that mom who had warm cookies and cold milk ready for my kids when they dashed through the front door. Other days I wish I was that mom who had a veggie tray with homemade … Continue reading