Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Quiche

This quiche is best the day it’s baked, but still tasty the day after. Takes a bit of time to prepare but I found it worthy enough and delicious enough to pass onto our Tips fans. Perfect for brunch, lunch or light dinner along with a mixed...

Charred Corn Salad w/ Basil & Tomatoes

Summertime in a side dish of farm fresh veggies. Grilled/charred corn mixed with tomatoes, onions, basil and thyme are even tastier with a bit of lime juice. Goes with everything.

Tomato Corn Pie

Summer is the season to take advantage of your local farmers’ market. Are you inspired by the piles of fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and shiny peppers in every color of the rainbow? Use the season’s bounty in these healthy recipes from Eating...

Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

The Jersey Shore is loaded with mussels, so they are available on every menu close to the beach. But if you find you have a hankering and aren’t near the shoreline, preparation at home can happen in a cinch. Bring a bit of the beach home with...

Steak Salad

Just a few ingredients go in to making this full-filling salad. Juicy slices of beef tenderloin tossed with crunchy cucumbers, crisp lettuce and tomatoes, topped with a creamy horseradish dressing. It is easy enough to whip up on a busy night.

Sausage Lentil Kale Soup

They had me at lentils!!! This recipe I found in Real Simple Magazine caught my eye because I love lentils. I thought I’d give it a shot, and it turned out great. This is a soup that is a meal. It’s extremely hearty, perfect for these bone chilling days, and does not require a great deal of […]

Nana’s Stuffed Cabbages (Toltott Kaposzta)

Stuffed Cabbage (Toltott Kaposzta) This is my favorite comfort food that mom my mom makes, Hungarian Stuffed Cabbages. She makes it the way her Grandma Rose and her mom made it, but there are many variations. It never feels too heavy–unless you eat it like my mom does: over mashed potatoes.  1 large cabbage head 1 1/2 […]

Savory Sausage Stew

I love making this stew for it’s aroma alone.  It’s an edible potpourri of nutritious root vegetables, savory sausage and fresh herbs.   A dish that slowly works it’s scent throughout the house enticing it’s victims down to...

Grilled Cheese All Grown-Up

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?  Seems to be the trend in various cooking publications as well.  Below I’ve listed 3 suggestions but check out these sites to give you even more inspiration… grilled cheese...

Baked Beef Ravioli

Quick to prep and easy to serve.   One of those meals the entire family digs into and finishes with a smile.