January 2012

Pasta Primavera with spicy turkey sausage.

This is such a wonderfully versatile recipe.  After being away for a long weekend, I didn’t have a chance to run to the grocery store but did make my weekly pilgrimage to the farmer’s market.  I purchased everything for dinner there and it was wonderful.  My kids love turkey sausage and it is a great … Continue Reading »

My healthy chocolate chip, flax, pistachio cookies.

  These are my go-to cookies that I make each and every week.  I normally use slivered almonds but this week opted for pistachios.  They turned out so good!  I make some without chocolate chips for my husband, who has a cocoa allergy and the remaining part  of the batch is for everyone else.  They … Continue Reading »

Pancetta & fennel encrusted pork tenderloin.

This recipe is always well-received when I make it.  With a little preparation ahead of time, this dish will be a snap when dinnertime rolls around.  Would also be wonderful to make for a dinner party because you can prep it ahead of time and then just bake for an hour & serve. Pancetta & … Continue Reading »

Beef Burgundy.

I’ve been on a bit of a crock pot frenzy lately.  Toss in a few ingredients & several hours later… POOF!  Magic in my plate.  I also gravitate towards it because my kids eat at different times due to swim practice so this can be ready when they are therefore making my life so much … Continue Reading »

Herb Popovers.

There isn’t much I need to say about this recipe but… delicious!  You can make popovers in a muffin pan or if you have a popover pan – they are even better! 4 large eggs at room temperature (this is a must) 1.5 c of low fat milk 1/2 tsp of salt 1.5 c of … Continue Reading »

Slow Cooker French Tarragon Chicken.

This is a classic French chicken dish.  We actually had something quite similar when we were in France several years ago and this recipe was inspired from that dish. This recipe is so easy and honestly fabulous.  Another positive… you can pop it in the slow cooker and enjoy it when you’re ready. 1 c … Continue Reading »

Turkey Sausage with Garlic & Orecchiette.

My girls LOVE this dish!  They both asked for it so I had to indulge them.  I always purchase fresh turkey sausage from the Farmer’s Market and it is so good.  This recipe is super easy.  I cook the sausage on the stove or grill – cut it up into bite size pieces.  While cooking, … Continue Reading »

Baked Kale Chips.

  These are remarkably easy and so delish!  I know you might be reading this and thinking – no way but seriously give it a shot!  I got an entire bunch of organic kale at my local grocery store for $1.  I can’t resist and my girls love baked kale chips. Start by washing the … Continue Reading »

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Flax Cookies

  These are my go-to cookies that I make each and every week.  I make some without chocolate chips for my husband, who has a cocoa allergy and the remaining part  of the batch is for everyone else.  They make a great after-school snack or just a quick treat without all of the guilt.  You … Continue Reading »

Whole Wheat homemade pizza.

  Every Friday, typically without fail, I make pizza for my family.  Everyone enjoys it and making it fresh is so much better than going out or delivery.  I put a healthier spin on it because I use whole wheat flour.  I’m a huge advocate of my kids participating in the kitchen – seeing how … Continue Reading »