Five Friday Favorites 07.17.15

Hey, everyone!  Happy Friday!!  Isn’t summer the best?  I hope you’re enjoying these beautiful days and nights.  I wanted to share a few things I’ve been talking about in my classes lately.  I know you’ll love them all! Terro Fruit Fly Trap I honestly can only think of one downside to all of the delicious […]

Tomato, Roasted Pepper and Basil Strata (with Leftover Hamburger Buns) Recipe

I hope you had a fantastic 4th of July weekend!  There’s a good chance if you hosted a party, that you have some leftover hamburger or hot dog buns lying around.  What were you planning on doing with them?  Bread crumbs?  Great idea.  Croutons?  Another great idea.  Putting them in the freezer for the next […]

Fourth of July Menu Ideas

I had a different post planned for this weekend, but I after I received A LOT of emails from my students asking for 4th of July menu suggestions, I knew I had to address this!  There’s really no simple answer to that question because everyone has different tastes and expectations.  Some people like a straight-forward […]

Brussels sprout sliders recipe

During the holidays, I find myself saying quite often, “Oh, what the heck.  It’s the holidays,” as I add a handful of cheese or have an extra cookie.  But the “holidays” aren’t just one day.  They start around Halloween and stretch until New Years Day, at which point most people I know declare the beginning […]

Cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe

My husband has no choice but to eat what I make every night because there are no other options and the man does not cook.  That said, if I’m being totally honest, I think he would rather eat lasagne and cheeseburgers over quinoa and brown rice bakes.  I do, however, think he appreciates how my […]