A Simple, Yet Delicious Salad I recently served this salad to my very happy, working from home hubby. It’s such a simple salad, but both of us were delighted by the flavors – “That was a REALLY good salad!” was his remark when he finished with his calls. Food brought to you in the middle…
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Chicken Salad with Almonds, Turmeric and Celery Leaves
Pre-made, portable meals are my favorite, especially this time of the year when school and sports have ramped back up. Like so many with school aged kids, sports schedules and after school activities has us all over town in the afternoon and evenings, not to mention weekends! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle means running through a…
House Vinaigrette
Every weekend, usually on Sunday, I have a list of kitchen staples that I prep for the week ahead. Some type of vinaigrette is always at the top of the list. After years of doing this, it remains a key part of feeding my family healthy meals throughout the week. I’m happy they are big…
Pumpkin Pancakes
It seems Starbucks and Trader Joe’s have done a good job of creating pumpkin season. Pumpkin flavoring in everything from coffee to cereal, pasta to popcorn, even when the food item or beverage doesn’t have any real pumpkin as an ingredient. I get it though! The famed Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL for people in the…
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Maple Butternut Squash Soup: A Recipe Full of Memories Many years ago, my husband and I had a favorite date night spot, California Cafe in Los Gatos. One dish I couldn’t resist was their seasonal soup, which always impressed me. One memorable evening, while very pregnant with our second child, I may have enjoyed my…
Quiche with Bacon, Baby Kale and Gruyere
A good quiche is one of my all time favorite dishes. I frequently order it when I see it being offered on a restaurant or bakery menu and am often underwhelmed, always wanting more flavor. This quiche is nothing like that. It’s deeply flavorful, creamy, flaky, light, and just down right perfection. The addition of…
Brie Prosciutto and Fig Panini
These delicious, and incredibly simple panini have been a household favorite longer than I can remember! Something about the crispy buttery outside, melted pungent brie, herby rosemary and sweet fig spread combo that is so satisfying. My family cheers when I make these! 99% of the time I make these sandwiches exactly as the recipe…
Glazed Pumpkin Cookies
The Perfect Pumpkin Cookie to Welcome Fall When my kids see this pumpkin cookie coming out of a hot oven, it’s a telltale sign that fall has arrived. This recipe holds a special place in my heart, as it was passed down from our next-door neighbor when I was growing up. Over the years, it…
Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie
The most used appliance in our house is our Vitamix… this is not a paid sponsorship, but rather a ode to my favorite appliance for almost 15 years. Each day, this well loved kitchen friend produces smoothie after healthy smoothie, velvety soups and sauces, smooth muffin batter, chunky dips and spreads, and even the best…
Summer Fruit Almond Cream Galette
When your favorite summer desserts include all things fruit, you come up with new ways to use all that peak produce! Fruit crisps are one of my favorite desserts- I can never get enough of that sweet, buttery, oat crumble. But then I remind myself how much I love pie, or anything with a flaky,…