One-Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

First published 2018

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragout and Horseradish Crème Fraîche

Every year, for as long as I can remember, my mom has made beef tenderloin for Christmas Eve dinner. She always makes a little extra so we can have it on Christmas morning too. This year, however, I am on my own (nail biting). So I’m plan on using this recipe from WIlliams-Sonoma. Ingredients: For the […]

Wild Rice With Cremini Mushrooms

Here’s an easy side from the NYTimes Food section. Ingredients 8 ounces long-grain wild rice 8 tablespoons butter 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste  Black pepper, to taste ⅓ cup dry sherry, such as Dry Sack (do not use cream sherry) Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then cover and […]

Squashetti w/Turkey Meatballs

Low in carbs and calories… high in texture and taste. Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and is a good source for Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

Roasted Asparagus & Mushroom Carbonara

A pasta dish filled with delicious roasted asparagus and mushrooms, crunchy bacon, and creamy-cheesy sauce. Seconds difficult to pass up.

Stuffed Mushrooms w/Goat Cheese and Rosemary Breadcrumbs

A bite-sized proportion of complete satisfaction.  Loads of flavor in such a compact bundle. Recipe originated from Food & Wine.  So good I had to share.

Guiltless Muffins!

Cauliflower rice is probably the best staple you can have in your kitchen these days. It is just so versatile and is so darn good for you! I made these muffins last night and they were absolutely delicious. I was planning on making a pasta dish but wasn’t in the mood for heavy carbs. So, […]

Zucchini Ribbons 2 Ways

The trick to making perfect Zucchini Pasta? Don’t cook it! I made this pasta last weekend and it was absolutely fail proof. I didn’t have a veggie spiralizer so I decided to give it a go the old fashioned way – by using a vegetable peeler and creating long ribbons rather than thin spaghetti. I […]

Baked Flounder w/Mushrooms & Wine

Although I’m a fan of fried fish, this is a much healthier alternative and can be as equally crunchy when baked.  Not heavy in the slightest.  The flounder rests on a bed of mushrooms and green onions, which is then blanketed with a light...