Dinner Planner – Week of October 17, 2022

Happy Weekend!  I’m trying something new. I am no longer going to send an email to my subscribers letting them know that the dinner planner has been published.  It is always uploaded Friday night!  I will send my Monday newsletter out on Monday mornings with links to the new dinner planner and the newest recipe published on the site which is usually posted on Wednesdays.  You can subscribe to my free newsletter here.  

I am in Pittsburgh for the weekend visiting my son, who is a freshman in college.  It’s the first time seeing him since we moved him in in August. I am beyond excited to be with him!!  Here’s your dinner planner for the week: Continue reading

Roasted Stuffed “Fondue” Pumpkin Recipe

Not all pumpkin recipes have to be sweet!  This Roasted Pumpkin Fondue is an old recipe from Gourmet Magazine that I made back in the day but shelved it because it was too rich and heavy.  My friend Katie Morford lightened it up and it’s even better than the original version!  Think soft and gooey cheese on the inside with cubes of whatever bread you like + tender pumpkin.  It’s comforting and delicious and could be a full meal with a simple salad on the side.  After shooting this with an amazing dark multi-grain, seeded bread, I realized that a lighter color bread looks more appetizing.  But this tasted phenomenal!Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of October 10, 2022

**This is your LAST chance to join my Thanksgiving bootcamp. I only offer this course once a year so you don’t want to miss it!! There are two class dates to choose from with the option to watch on demand if you can’t tune in live. You will have access to the class videos and digital guides forever. By the time the course ends you’ll be super relaxed and prepared for Thanksgiving. Plus, I’m offering an amazing deal to my subscribers. Save $100 off with coupon code: TDAY100 and I have payment plans too. Can’t wait to see you in class!!  Here’s your dinner planner for the week: 

 

 

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Mushroom Veggie Chili Recipe

If you didn’t notice that Thanksgiving is basically around the corner, I am here to remind you!  I am teaching a Thanksgiving bootcamp starting next week (!) which will get you so prepared, you will actually be EXCITED and LOOKING FORWARD to hosting and enjoying the Thanksgiving of your dreams. For my community, I always like to entice you with a good discount.  Take $100 off with code TDAY100.  You don’t have to watch live. I have payment plans available. You don’t have to use PayPal. You can watch the videos over and over and over again. You can ask me any and all questions.  I’m like your personal Thanksgiving consultant until the day of. Menu suggestions, how to deal with different types of eating styles, limited resources in the kitchen, no oven, how to deal with the worst in-laws ever.  Just kidding!  Sign up today.  We are going to have so much fun and you’ll be able to use these tips and systems forever!Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of October 3, 2022

I know we are knocking on October’s door, but I am already excited for Thanksgiving!  You know this is my favorite holiday and it’s also the most intense to prep for.  I am here for you!  Let’s do the Thanksgiving Bootcamp together so we are confident and ready to host the biggest holiday of the year!  We are starting the course the week of October 10th.  And for my community, I am offering $100 off with the code TDAY100.  Click here to learn more and to sign up! Here’s your dinner planner for the week: Continue reading

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter-Oat Bars Recipe

I forgot how much I love a NO BAKE recipe!  No heating up the kitchen and practically instant gratification! The only problem with these chocolate-peanut butter-oat bars is that they are so tasty and satisfying, I kind of can’t resist them.  So after I made this batch, I gave them all to my sister-in-law and she and her family flipped for them!!Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of September 26, 2022

Happy Jewish New Year, to all of you who are celebrating. May it be a sweet year for all!  Time flies, my friends. We are in the last week of September and I have my sights set on fall holidays. I receive a lot of holiday-related questions, so I thought it was a good time to do a webinar!  I am hosting a FREE webinar on entertaining tips this Wednesday at 5:00 pm PT. It will run about an hour and you do not have to attend live, BUT I will be answering questions during the webinar. Registrants will have 48 hours to watch the recording if you cannot attend live.  I am trying to help you put the “entertain” in entertaining!

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Harissa Chickpeas and Vegetables with Dill Sauce Recipe

I get more requests for sheet pan meals than anything else!  I love them too.  I taught this one last year and I still make it regularly, varying the vegetables and even swapping in chicken or fish.  (See the bottom of the post for substitutions.) This recipe would be great for a weeknight, but also terrific for serving vegetarians, plant-based eaters, and omnivores who are happy to eat plant-based once in a while. Continue reading