You'll feel like you're vacationing on a tropical island with these Tropical Sunshine Smoothies, which are

Here are my tips for making the perfect restaurant-quality risotto at home. It’s hard not to love risotto wi

  Cooking en papillote is a traditional French moist-heat cooking technique in which food is encased in

Makes 4 ½ cups

  Now that winter is over, put those dried spices back in the cabinet and try sprucing up your culinary

  I recently learned more about wild Alaska seafood and it inspired me to create this dish using wild Al

    My friend Ann from the wonderful blog Sumptuous Spoonfuls recently hosted a Mardi Gras party on

This healthy remake of a classic dip is the perfect addition to your game day menu.

This quinoa salad features nutrient-packed spinach, luscious strawberries, fresh basil, tangy goat cheese and

  There’s something so comforting about a hot bowl of homemade chili on a cold night, especially with f

    What's more comforting on a cold winter’s day than a cup of hot, mulled apple cider?  Add a

When the weather gets cold, don't you just want to curl up with a hot, comforting bowl of soup?  My French on

If you’re looking for an easy and elegant dessert that’s perfect for the holidays, then this dish is for

Like so many people, I really love Thanksgiving leftovers!  So many times I've heard people say they actually

If you're looking for a simple yet elegant side dish for your holiday table, then this recipe is for you! Hass

  Whenever anyone asks me to name some of my favorite foods, macaroni and cheese is always at the top of

  I’m often inspired by the food that I eat on my travels.  On our recent road trip from New York Cit

  I’ve always loved onion rings but classic onion rings are usually deep fried, greasy and loaded with

Courtesy of Ann Fulton from the Fountain Avenue Kitchen

This lightened up version of a classic pasta dish features farfalle tossed with baked eggplant and my homemade

  Although fall is just around the corner, I’m still enjoying the summer weather we're having here in N

A nice change from traditional green pesto, pesto rosso (red pesto) uses tomatoes along with heart healthy alm

  I love summertime in New York City.  Relaxing in Central Park, going to outdoor concerts, dining al fr

I’m always experimenting with new recipes and flavor combinations but there are a few classic food pairings

Makes 3 heads of garlic

  You may have noticed that Greek yogurt is everywhere these days.  I even wrote a book about it! (CLICK

  Don't you just love a bowl of cold soup on a hot day?  When summer comes around, cold soups start popp

My husband and I vacationed in Turks and Caicos several years ago for our first wedding anniversary.  Besides

Although flaxseed has been cultivated for centuries, it’s recently become extremely popular because of its n

After another beautiful, warm weekend in New York City, I was once again inspired to make a delicious and refr

  If you read my last post, you know that I believe in the "cook once, eat twice" philosophy.  When I ma

Tandoori chicken is a very popular Indian dish that's a staple on most Indian restaurant menus.  Traditionall

Last week I bought some beautiful, fresh strawberries to make a strawberry cake from one of my favorite blogs,

  These fast, flavorful turkey burgers are the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love. 

This dish was inspired by a wonderful trip to Mexico that I took with my husband last month.  The weather was

My healthier version of Spaghetti Carbonara features vibrant spring vegetables.    There’s a reason wh