I drink lots of homemade smoothies, usually about 2/day. Some of my reasons are health-based, i.e. painlessly increasing my whole fruit/veggie intake. Some are waste-conscious, i.e. using up produce that might otherwise go bad waiting for me to eat it all. Others are borderline trifling: Quick and easy: Just toss […]
This is one of those yummy, quick, easy, last-minute types of side dishes that always seem to come in handy. When I asked hub what he wanted me to make for dinner on his birthday, he thought for 2 seconds, then said, “Chicken phillies!” I added these roasted veggies as […]
Salmon, Spinach, and Parmesan Omelette In my book, these two omelettes – each made with 1 egg + 1 egg white – have all the makings of great go-to meals: Yummy – Always #1… no matter how good-for-me something is, it’s hard to actually eat it if it’s not tasty. […]
Some of my friends from grad school and I met up for dinner, and MAN! Ordering our food was a trip! Amongst the four of us, there was a serious gluten allergy, three lactose intolerances, one soy allergy, and a couple cases of acid reflux. Of course, the conversation turned […]
When I’m at home, not intending to share, and not trying to be particularly cute, I tear into mangoes the fastest way I can, and get about the business of eating it. Sometimes, though, it’s necessary to have mess-free mango cubes, like when eating on the go or preparing a […]
Granola bars are the ultimate grab-and-go healthy snack. Unfortunately, many of the commercial bars are pricey and packed with not-so-healthy and potentially allergenic ingredients. I started making my own when I couldn’t find any ready-made ones that are soy-free. This recipe, adapted from this one, is quick, easy, and fully […]
A while back, a Joy and Sunshine reader (thank you SO much 🙂) asked for some recommendations to help expand her cookbook library. My response post got lost in cyberspace, thanks to a blog hacking meanie, but no worries! Here we go: For uncomplicated recipes and great tips: Barefoot Contessa […]
Public Service Announcement: THIS is a serving of ice cream. Left: Mini Latte Bowls; Right: Latte Bowls Doesn’t look so bad…until the bowl holding the suggested 1/2 cup serving size is compared to a regular size bowl. Contrary to what I want to believe, all those cute little neatly-packaged small […]
I had the best roasted cauliflower soup at JCT Kitchen, so when I had some leftovers after making this dish, I knew what I had to do 🙂 Ingredients: serves 4 2 cups roasted cauliflower 1 cup chicken (or vegetable) stock 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup […]
Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa cookbooks are usually my go-to when I’m looking for something new to add to the dinner rotation. What drew me to this recipe, which is an slight adaptation from Barefoot Contessa at Home, is Garten’s mention that roasting cauliflower “makes it sweeter and gets rid of […]
This sweet smoothie – along with THIS ONE – is especially great for those who want to sneak in some greens increase their green veggie intake without involving the actual taste of green veggies, which is masked by very ripe fruit. Blend together the following: 1/4 cup water 1 cup […]
My favorite recipes have a few things in common: simple ingredients, few steps, and great flavors. This incredibly easy recipe adapted from Recipes by Susan Spungen definitely fits the bill. Plus, it’s a good way to use up fresh rosemary left over from this LEMON HERB CHICKEN recipe. I love […]
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