Most of the recipes I post here are tweaked versions of someone else’s creativity. But this one is the result of several kitchen experiments! I was trying to replicate a super-expensive packaged nut butter that was costing me an embarrassing amount to order and have shipped. I have to say… my Power Nut Butter is better. It’s full of good-for-you seeds and nuts (and no preservatives), and it’s far less expensive! Continue Reading →
I have no idea what day it is! (You too?!) Husband and I have embraced this slower pace and settled into some new routines. Committed to staying healthy and eating well, we get outside every day and exercise. And I’ve challenged myself to keep trying new recipes – like this Blueberry Chia Pudding. Delicious enough for dessert, this has become a go-to breakfast option. Continue Reading →
When I made a batch of this Cremini Chili for the freezer, little did I know how glad I’d be to have a few meals on hand during the Covid19 pandemic CRAZINESS! Having just placed another grocery delivery order (bless you, Instacart!) I’m getting geared up to stock the freezer with lots of my other freeze-able favorites.
Just because we’re quarantined, doesn’t mean we can’t eat healthy – and enjoy it! This Cremini Chili is from my current favorite cookbook, Food: What the Heck Should I COOK?
Packed with delicious sautéed vegetables, the cremini (portobello) mushrooms can be doubled to make a meat-free version. The batch I’m making tonight includes grass-fed beef, but this is delicious either way. You can scroll right to the recipe if you want – but I need to rave about this cookbook! (For which I am not being compensated in any way).
A couple of years ago, I was looking forward to the results of one of those “bod pod”/BMI tests I took at the place where I was strength training. I had been following their workout and eating plan faithfully for six months, and was excited to see my results. I knew I had gained strength, and eaten even healthier than they recommended. When the results came back, I was disappointed. Nothing had changed… I was still a “skinny fat person” – with high cholesterol.
A friend introduced me to a book titled “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” by Dr. Mark Hyman. He’s the Head of Strategy and Innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, can be heard on a number of podcasts (my favorite is The Doctor’s Farmacy), and has written a bunch of books. In this one, he cuts through boatloads of conflicting and confusing research about the food we eat, and helps simplify and make sense of it. I devoured the book – and just making a few tweaks in what I eat has made a huge difference in how I feel.
Recenty, he released the companion cookbook. The day it arrived, I sat down with a tasty beverage and read it cover-to-cover. The recipes sounded so good, I was excited to try almost all of them. So far, I’ve made over a dozen, and every one of them is a keeper – including his Go-To Cremini Chili.
I marked “a few” recipes in “Food: What the Heck Should I COOK” that I wanted to try…
Since I don’t have to venture out to get groceries, it’s a great day to get outside and take a walk with hubby. We’re both looking forward to a big bowl of this Cremini Chili when we get back!
One of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its food. So one of the “rules” I have when traveling somewhere for the first time is to avoid eating at same restaurant twice. And if, for some reason, I do, I certainly don’t order the same thing again. Exceptions have been made of course. At our hotel on a recent trip to Indonesia, this Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Chili Cashews was SO good, I not only ordered it twice during our stay, I asked the chef for the recipe! Continue Reading →
Back in J-School (Journalism School, at UNL – Go Huskers!) we were taught the mantra “Don’t bury the lead.” In other words, you should share the most important thing first; then elaborate (or in my case, digress) for those who care to read further. In the world of food blogs, research says the same is true. In this world, the “lead” is the recipe – that’s why you clicked to get here in the first place, right? So, for those that want to go straight to the recipe for Baked Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe… click HERE. For the few family members and friends who will read this out of obligation, bless you. Come on over and I’ll make this for you!
One of the great things about our neighborhood is that an impromptu dinner party can break out at any time. Often, it’s just a matter of cobbling together what everyone has on hand. But last weekend I had a slam-dunk meal in my back pocket. And by ‘back pocket’ I mean freezer. The hard work was already done for this hearty, rich and decadent Beef Shortrib Ravioli with Mustard Cream Sauce. Continue Reading →
These little morsels will have you struggling to find the right balance between polite moderation and downright gluttony. At least that’s been my experience… Continue Reading →
The past several months have been a blur. Between the holidays, seemingly endless entertaining, travel and launching a new company, I’ve relied more than ever on a well stocked freezer. Not just for surviving the “oh $%&*#, it’s 5:30 and I haven’t even thought about dinner“ moments, but for taking some of the stress out of entertaining as well.
Maybe you’re experiencing a long streak of below-freezing temperatures. Maybe you’ve had a rotten week. Or, maybe you just crave a dish you ate as a kid that brings back warm memories. We all have those days where we just need some comfort food, and Chicken Potpie is definitely comfort food. Continue Reading →
I’m so over the need to pull off a Norman Rockwell-worthy holiday dinner. Seriously, how many people really bring a whole, perfectly cooked turkey – beautifully garnished and presented on an heirloom platter, to the table for carving? Well, ok, my mom and dad pulled it off, but I’m convinced they were the exception to the rule. Continue Reading →
I'm glad you stopped by ... pull up a stool, grab your favorite beverage, and let's make something delicious!
