Inspired by fall and a jar of red peppers that had been in my cupboard for far too long, I was recently reminded of a wonderful tomato and roasted red pepper soup that I created for my cookbook, Eat What You Love Everyday. Last night I made it for dinner […]
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Easiest-Ever Corn on the Cob (Plus Mexican Grilled Corn!)
With the sweet summer harvest of corn at the market – and the price too good to pass up – I have been cooking corn on the cob several times a week. Especially, because it is SO easy to do. Just trim the stem and throw the corn, husk and […]
Quick and Easy Fruit Tart
Come summer I love to make (and eat!) desserts with fresh fruit. What I don’t love is spending too much time in a hot kitchen. So to make this gorgeous tart – with its luscious pastry cream and yummy summer berries – I use a few quick and easy tricks. First, […]
Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon
Slow simmered green beans cooked with canned tomatoes and thick slices of bacon (grease and all of course) is a beloved Southern staple often served when entertaining – but I think this recipe is even better! (And I KNOW it’s quicker!!) Seriously, when naming this recipe what came to mind […]
Quicker-Than-Takeout Sweet & Sour Chicken
Happy New Year! The year of the Rooster starts on January 28th. In honor of the Chinese holiday may I suggest a Chinese dinner? It couldn’t be easier, or tastier, than with this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe. What’s even better this dish not only tastes every bit as good, […]
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
From start to finish, this luscious nutrient-packed soup (with just 90 calories per cup) is done in less than 30 minutes! As such, I find it an ideal soup for a quick & easy lunch – and as with all tomato soups, a grilled cheese sandwich is a wonderful plate […]
15-Minute Coconut Cream Candy Bar Pie
There is nothing quite as special as a homemade pie, but this one? Well, it’s super special! Not only does it have all of the creamy coconut-y lusciousness one expects from a coconut cream pie—it packs a double dose of chocolate to boot! And it can be made in as […]
5-Minute Shrimp Salsa Dip
With everything that has to be done over the holidays, this recipe is a life savior. Made in mere minutes, it’s a HUGE crowd-pleaser, and it suits almost any diet. Most of all, it’s unbelievably tasty! Simply grab a container of your favorite salsa, and a few fresh ingredients along with […]
Easiest Ever (No-Added Sugar) Pumpkin Ice Cream
Ice cream is my weakness. This time of year I love the holiday flavors, like pumpkin and peppermint. Unfortunately, these rarely are available in lighter or lower-sugar varieties, and as much as I love ice cream, I don’t love the calories that come with it. And boy-oh-boy, can they add […]
Watermelon Feta “Pizza” Salad
Easy, impressive, and most of all, oh-so-tasty, this amazing sweet and salty salad/appetizer is a new summer favorite! Cold, juicy, sweet watermelon, paired with creamy, salty feta and fresh mint is a delectable combination of color and taste. It’s no wonder it’s become a summer salad sensation. The problem for me […]