These fluffy savory muffins made in cute shapes and filled with the goodness of vegetables, herbs and cheese is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. I call these my ‘Good Morning Muffins’. Don’t they look simply adorable, like a burst of golden sunshine? Muffins are one of the easiest recipes to bake because they are…
Lighter Broccoli, Potato & Corn Chowder
This lighter chowder made with hearty potatoes, fresh broccoli and corn uses just a splash of milk for the signature creaminess. If you are feeling indulgent, top it with bits of crisp bacon and shredded cheese. Perfect comfort soup for the cooler months ahead! I have a love-hate relationship with soups. There, I said it….
Chicken Pasta Bake
My son loves pasta. Okay, let me re-phrase that. WE love pasta. Obviously it is the carb overload speaking, but whatever! My favorite way to eat pasta is a hearty pasta bake filled with chicken and vegetables, slathered in a garlicky tomato sauce. And of course, cheese. We need that cheese, don’t we? I hate…
One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Orzo (And A Book – My Life Inscribed)
Now that we’re done binging on sweets and desserts at our household, I am back to sharing everyday food. Case in point, this one-pot cheesy pasta dinner. It looks like rice, doesn’t it? But it is actually orzo pasta. I wanted to do a Mediterranean orzo and chicken dish, but ultimately went in a completely…
Roasted Tomato And Red Pepper Soup
So, notice any changes around here? Yep, my little blog baby is out of her WordPress.com crib and has her own room in the wide wide web world. Big girl! I hope you guys like the changes and bear with me as I work out the kinks. So, to start things off, I am sharing…
Bulgur Wheat Pilaf Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you have an outdoor Farmers’ Market in your city, make sure you don’t miss it especially during the summer months. It really is an amazing experience. Next to growing and picking your own vegetables, a Farmers’ Market will give you the next best experience. It’s actually sort of gratifying to put a face to…
Chicken & Peas Pasta With Creamy Tomato Sauce
I love Alfredo sauce, the mister is a marinara guy, while Boy is content with extra cheesy macaroni. This always puts me in a quandary when making pasta. It’s not that I have anything personal against tomatoes. But a few overly sour encounters put me off marinara for good. Or so I thought. Then it…
Holiday Appetizers – Bite Sized Spinach, Turkey & Cheese Mini Phyllo Tarts
While I love everything homemade, I am not above using conveniently frozen or packaged items from time to time. I had a pack of frozen mini tarts like for ever. I finally decided to use them for a quick evening snack. This is a quick recipe that is so easy to put together, I almost…