My husband can’t stand beets. Roasted, grilled, pickled, he hates them. “They taste like dirt,” he says every time I make them, or even mention them for that matter. Every.Single.Time. I, on the other ...
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Make-ahead Breakfast Round-up and a Waffle Recipe
As I've mentioned before, mornings around here are kind of crazy. I like to give the boys a good breakfast, though, and cereal is just not something I want to contemplate with three boys five and two. ...
Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
This roasted butternut squash soup is a sophisticated substitute for tomato soup. The pears bring a special sweetness and I love the Jamaican curry. Roasting everything on one sheet pan limits the ...
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins
As Heather mentioned last week, it's strawberry season here in Florida, so they are plentiful (and cheap) in the stores. When they hit 3 pounds for $5 last week, I got three and then found myself ...
Lunch Box: Chicken Cheddar Quinoa Bites
A few weeks ago, I made these quinoa cakes for dinner. Now, I never intentionally prepare foods that I think my picky 5-year-old won't like, but I try not to only prepare things I know he likes ...
Berry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
It's late winter, which means it's strawberry season here in Southwest Florida. We've been feasting on beautiful, sweet, strawberries for a few weeks now. I wish I could share the aroma with you. ...
Corned Beef and Cabbage
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I had to do a post about corned beef and cabbage. It's not tricky or difficult, but I think it can use a little good publicity. Let's face it: not everyone likes ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries and Pecans
Confession: I lived fifteen years of my life as a vegetarian, and I really don't like vegetables all that much. I can, however, eat my own weight in cheese and pasta, so things worked out ...
