Cranberry-Avocado Salad w/Candied Spiced Almonds

Love this salad from honestcooking.com. It’s complimentary with endless cold-weather meals. The spicy almonds also serve as a tasty topping on ice-cream or yogurt and you can tweak the level of spiciness according to personal taste.

Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Quiche

All of the ingredients in this compact closet cooking quiche, including the crust just make sense together. Each bite incorporates sweet caramelized pear, luscious gorgonzola, savory pancetta and a nutty flakey crust. This is what the fall tastes...

Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad

Love me a salad with a Cajun kick.  Marinating the chicken in buttermilk keeps it tender when grilled.

Artichoke, Fresh Mozzarella, & Salami Sandwiches

These sandwiches can be prepared 4 hours and/or up to one day ahead of serving. Gives time for the flavors to blend perfectly.

Roasted Chicken, Zucchini & Ricotta Sandwiches

Using purchased Rotisserie chicken and making the ricotta cheese mixture prior to assembling these sandwiches cuts down prep time.

Egg Salad w/Fresh Herbs (in Pitas)

Egg salad is delicious anytime of the year.  I love this version with fresh herbs and multigrain pita bread. Terrific way to use those hard-boiled eggs you all dyed for Easter!

Garden Vegetable Quiche

All the major food groups addressed in this crustless quiche from Cooking Light (September 2006). Great to eat alone or serve for dinner with a light salad alongside.

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...

Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips

“Homemade” oven-baked tortilla chips are healthier, less salty and less oily than store-bought bagfuls. theKitchn posted this quick-to-make recipe and I felt I should pass it on. I know I’m not alone in my love of the corn chip.

Rooftop Brunch and Lunch Spots in NYC

Take a panoramic view accompanied by a mimosa and a tasty menu and you have a great weekend activity; brunch or lunch on an NYC rooftop. Combining fantastic views, great food, of good company, these are the meals that you'll remember.