In college, Sunday through Wednesday was for studying, and Thursday night was for fun! My friends and I had our weekly ritual and would head to a place called Bennigan’s every Thursday night. It was our hang out. We could all get cocktails and split a monster platter of nachos. For students on a budget,… Read More
This chicken is truly the BEST chicken recipe ever! I love making this dish for all my good friends that visit. The number one reason is because it’s so simple. I know it like the back of my hand so I can focus on THEM. The second reason it’s special is because it’s a comfort meal.… Read More
Summer Burgers are no different than Winter Burgers, except the pace of life is sweeter and slower and the veggies you make ‘em with are fresh and in season! Summer Burgers (makes 6-7 patties) Ingredients: 2 parts ground pork and 2 parts ground chuck, about 1 ½ lbs 2 eggs Handful of fresh spinach Handful… Read More
You can’t eat meatballs without a salad. It’s just not right! And in the summertime, how ’bout meatballs on TOP of your romaine lettuce, instead of croutons? Add sauteed asparagus and portobello mushrooms with melted provolone for a unique, delicious, gluten-free Caesar salad! We don’t want to overload simple meals with too many things, but… Read More
After a big weekend, I like to start the week with a healthy breakfast and an early morning swim. I’ve learned that if I exercise early, I won’t miss my workout by getting distracted by all of the day’s responsibilities. It’s a good habit! Eggs are my #1 choice for breakfast. They are a rich… Read More
“Them summer days, those summer days!” Hot soup in the summertime seems counterintuitive, especially in Florida. But soup can be fun and comforting when the afternoon storms kick up and you’re indoors. I love going completely pure for a few days after traveling… with LOTS of water and veggies. Salads or vegetable soup are both… Read More
This mixture of veggies is such a simple, easy, delicious and gluten-free way to roast up some vegetables—Italian Style! Roasted Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Cherry Tomatoes served with a side of Chicken, Broccoli Slaw and Marinara Ingredients: Olive oil Red pepper Fresh parsley and basil (dried will work too, if you don’t have any available) 1… Read More
I follow the 80/20 rule when eating sugar and consider fruit to be part of my 20%, but I do sample the sweet stuff from time-to-time. And I do have a family, so it’s fun to bake things for them! One of our family favorites has always been baked fruit cobbler—with whatever fruit is in… Read More
When the boys come home, we are fully obsessed with enjoying the great outdoors and cooking up something beautiful. It isn’t quite summer… but last weekend sure felt like it! So last Friday was all about: • Walking at Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge • Feeling over-the-top GRATEFUL • Cooking up anything delicious with curry The first… Read More
There is nothing quite like Texas BBQ. I had some of the best food I’ve EVER eaten the last time I was in Texas. So, for Memorial Day Weekend, I planned a full-out BBQ rib dinner. It’s been almost a year since I’ve made them. It was in August of last summer! I’ve made ribs… Read More