Always eager to sneak vegetables into the diet of my picky eaters, I discovered that summer squash, also known as yellow squash, does quite well in waffles. With ricotta cheese for some extra protein and almond extract to brighten the flavor, these Summer Squash Waffles …[read more]

TL/DR – Citrus Basil Beet Salad. Beets are great to roast on a weekend and use in salads! This citrus basil vinaigrette is easy and compliments the beets wonderfully. Beets are really not a bother. In the time it takes to roast beets, so many …[read more]

TL/DR – Goat Cheese Chive Quiche Cups. A simple egg dish made in a muffin tin with just a few ingredients. Great alone or smashed inside an english muffin with mustard. – Quiche cups are a great way to enjoy breakfasts on the go all …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]

TL/DR – Breadless Romesco Sauce. A gluten-free version of an easy and very tasty sauce that goes with just about anything. If there is a sauce that is perhaps a bit underrated or that flies under the radar, it’s Romesco sauce. It’s made from roasted …[read more]

TL/ DR – Easy Grilled Chicken Tenders. This is a simple, quick go-to for any meal or meal prep. This recipe uses a simple marinade of buttermilk and pre-made chicken seasoning. – I use a gallon plastic zip seal bag, but I’m trying to get …[read more]

TL/DR – Magic Baked Salmon. An easy weeknight meal with kickin’ umami flavors. It’s magic. If you are like me, you nerd out on The Splendid Table Podcast. Since Covid 19 came into our lives, it has been my pleasure to tune into the many …[read more]

TL/DR – Tabbouleh Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki. Bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, lemon zest and shallot make plain ground turkey into a wonderfully flavored burger patty. Served with homemade tzatziki, this meal is a great way to liven up burger night. – Tabbouleh is one of …[read more]

This easy mocktail has the healing power of fresh ginger coupled with the sweetness of pineapple and orange juice and the bitterness of lemon juice. Pineapple Sour says it all. Grate the peeled fresh ginger using a microplane zester. Add a wee bit of agave …[read more]

TL/DR – Braised Chard Egg Rice Bowl. This is quick and easy and leaving out the eggs makes it vegan. Lots of  fiber, protein, flavor and texture!     Roasted chickpeas are easy and they can take on any flavor. One tip I’ve learned is …[read more]