Polenta Crostini with Sautéed Spinach and Capers Recipe

It’s party season and I am always looking for fun, healthy eats to serve.  My favorite hors d’oeuvres are those that a just mini versions of foods I love, like these mini chicken tostadas, or these broccoli-potatoes, or my fave Brussels sprout sliders.  But sometimes making lots of bite-size foods can be time-consuming, especially if they […]

Mini Spanakopita Pies Recipe and *VIDEO*

Just in time for party season, I am sharing a recipe and a video (see below) for a popular and delicious hors d’oeuvre, mini spanakopitas.  These are terrific whether in a casserole form (that recipe is here) or as a hand-held pie.  You can make dozens today and freeze them for a future party.  Once […]

Fennel and Apple Stuffing with Chicken Sausage Recipe

I could do without turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving and just eat veggies and pie.  You didn’t think I was going to say just veggies, did you?  C’mon.  I’m more fun than that!  But if you forced me to eat stuffing, if I had to pick one version to eat, here it is.  […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2016 – 1 Week and Counting!

This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. I am going to admit this right off the bat — I am behind on my Thanksgiving planning!   The irony!  I think we’re going to be 31 people this year, including my two daughters who will be home from college.  […]

Dinner Planner – Week of November 14th

What a week!  In this unpredictable world, food is always there for you, consistent and unifying.  Let’s get cooking! This is a big week for organizing for Thanksgiving and keeping the meals simple.  November is my busiest work month and frankly, I am toast.  So I am really keeping it easy!  Here’s your dinner planner […]