Family schedules are busier than ever so what better time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of our most treasured cookbooks, Meals in Minutes? That’s just what we’re doing in this week’s Menu of the Week! Filled with recipes that are ready in an hour or less, they all
I think I need to make Monday the official “Muffin Monday.” I have a crazy amount of muffin recipes to post..in fact I’m pretty sure I’m covered for “Muffin Monday” until the end of the year. My freezer is chock full of muffins ready to be eaten at a moments
These cookies are seriously addictive…seriously. My husband declared these to be one of the best batches of cookies I have ever baked..and to have him say that really means something. He will happily eat anything I put in front of him but for him to actually go on and on
While we all love homemade flavor, sometimes our busy schedules don’t allow us to make everything from scratch. It’s these times that we’re so thankful for refrigerated pie crust, flavorful ready-made sauces, quick cake mixes and so many more shortcut ingredients. Always on hand in our pantry, they’re part of
Kale ranks high on the super foods list. This nutrient dense food provides a wealth of vitamins as well as phytochemicals that may help prevent age related Cataracts and Macular Degeneration. 6 Servings Yields: 6 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 15 g |
Who could resist a dish like the one on the cover of Domenica Marchetti’s latest cookbook, The Glorious Pasta of Italy? It’s been out for about a year, but I am finally getting around to perusing it and making some of the recipes, including the two I chose for this blog post. It’s
By Erica Galindo – The weather is warming up and I’m breaking into lighter menus. I adore salsa paired with seafood, and the combination of fresh mango and papaya with lime juice and jalapeno is utterly refreshing. This recipe is easy to make, insanely delicious and super healthy. If you
By Erica Galindo – Last year my dear friend Sherry Nelson blessed me with a jar of the best olives I’ve ever had in my life – Applewood Smoked Olives in a Napa Chardonnay marinade. I immediately became addicted and started cooking with them. One of my best recipes for
By Holly Clegg – We know bran is full of fiber and blueberries are brain food but you may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on their surprising health benefits. Sound too good to be true? Not this time. You do not have
Easter week is one of the most popular Christian festivals in the world and in many countries, is a great time for food and celebration. Italian Easter food In Italy, dinner is typically a sumptuous feast highlighted with gourmet delicacies including Agnellino, roasted baby lamb. Eggs, symbolizing new life, are
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – When I looked into what events in March to write about this year, I couldn’t help but wonder how so many “awareness” events had ended up on our calendars! Among the many this month are: Registered Dietician Day, Women’s History Month, National Nutrition Month,
By Jennifer Cote, Chef at The New Deli, Pinole, CA – Thankfully, life is full of celebrations. Things could get pretty mundane if we didn’t have to come up with a nice dinner for guests now and then. We might continue on with our standard recipes and never try anything
By Jennifer Cote, Chef at The New Deli, Pinole, CA – Holiday splurging is past, resolutions may have dissolved, and swim suit season has yet to hit. But no matter what the time of year, the ads on my computer suggest that I must still be hoping to trim down.
Makes: 12 Servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 (10-ounce) package cremini or white mushrooms, finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
By Holly Clegg – If you have someone special this Valentine’s Day, why not take heed to that old saying, “The way to your lover’s heart is through their stomach,” but now we know it is “through a healthy heart.” Win your sweetheart’s affection by heading straight to the kitchen.
By Deborah Bateman – This is a recipe my family makes every year for Christmas. I usually make four recipes of them, so we can have plenty for all our Christmas gatherings. 1 lb. confectioners sugar 2 sticks margarine or butter, melted 1 cup crushed graham crackers (I run mine through the
By Queen of Quick-Holly Clegg – Feta Crumble Dip from Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets To Sizzle At Any Age These few ingredients in this simple “knock-out” dip create an explosion of fresh flavors for a captivating combination. Serve with crackers. Leftovers can be used as a condiment on
Story & Recipes by Erica Galindo, Courtesy of Sonoma Christian Home – “Everything changes, but the one thing that doesn’t change is the sage bread,” mused my friend Amy, referring to her grandmother’s recipe. After the kids left for college and downsizing to a new apartment that favorite and familiar
By Erica Galindo – A Fanciful Christmas Feast: Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Red Peppers, Spinach & Goat Cheese Oregon Peas with Tarragon Butter, Fennel & Herbs Roasted Rainbow Carrots & Fancy Green Squash Creamy Whipped Potatoes Char Roasted Asparagus Toasted Angel Food Cake with Java Ice Cream & Chocolate Drizzle Beef
By Jennifer Cote, Chef at The New Deli, Pinole, CA– What do folks really need, anyway? If they need something badly, they’ll probably buy it for themselves. So, if we’re on a budget and can only spend so much, but want to show someone we’ve been thinking of them, what
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