Collard Greens Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing

I had a collard greens salad for the first time last year at a restaurant and I had low expectations, but the server assured me I would love it.  He was 100% right and I was blown away.  Collard greens are softer than kale but heartier than lettuce and super, super nutritious.  They have a […]

Dinner Planner – Week of March 4, 2024

March has always represented the light at the end of the tunnel.  I hated winters on the East coast and I knew March was the beginning of the end, even though we could have some chilly temps or even snow.  I knew I could make it!  My new online cooking class is uploaded and ready […]

Dinner Planner – Week of February 12, 2024

If you are looking for Super Bowl ideas, check out last week’s dinner planner.  I am going pretty traditional with a lot of appetizers like spinach-artichoke dip, guacamole, salsa and chips, vegan queso, carrot dogs in a blanket and friends are bringing stuff too.  Then I’m doing two types of chili, a topping bar, corn […]

Dinner Planner – Week of January 29, 2024

I’m back from my very special week at The Golden Door where I was invited to be the Guest Chef. It was an absolute dream come true and such an honor to work alongside Chef Greg and The Golden Door team.  It is my heaven on earth and the food there is just incredible. Back […]

Dinner Planner – Week of January 15, 2024

Well, the party is over and Mr. Picky is headed back to college this weekend.  He’s been a sport and has not acted like he is tired of us, but my gut tells me he is ready to go back to school where people are not asking him all day what he had for breakfast […]