Caribbean Carrot Soup
I don't know how to put in words the deliciousness that is this soup! YOU HAVE TO MAKE IT!! My mom found the recipe in →
Caribbean Carrot Soup
Crop Share Cooking
As I titled my post for today I was reminded of my families favorite quote from the movie Good Morning Vietnam. What a perfect quote after →
Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard PestoKohlrabi Home Fries
Ode to Quinoa
It's time I pay respect to one of my favorite grains. You may be asking why we need to pay respect to a food...well, here's →
Lemony Quinoa and Avocado SaladQuinoa stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Tilapia a la Veracruz
There are so many joys to motherhood and maternity leave. Besides all the amazing cuddles, coos and fun Elena shares with me on a daily →
Tilapia a la Veracruz
Muffin Overload
Another weekend waiting for our baby with lots of time to bake! As I near my due date (this Friday, May 11th) I was thinking →
Banana Nut Muffins with Oatmeal StreuselChocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
Miso-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Green Beans and Rice Pilaf
As my husband and I near my due date (12 days and counting) we don't have many weekend plans. After an early night on Friday →
Miso Ginger SalmonRice Pilaf
Sesame Green Beans
Sara’s Sweet Corner: Carrot Cake Muffins
I'm so blessed to have a sister in law that I truly adore. Not only is she a great friend she is also a certified →
Carrot Cake Muffins
Anyone Craving Carbs?
Since I seem to be craving carbohydrates a lot during this pregnancy I decided to feature healthy ways to satisfy those cravings today on Twin Cities Live. Not only will you →
Couscous Salad with Dried FruitEdamame Garden Salad
Raspberry Bars
Kale Chips
As I sit and look out the window at the snow falling I find myself aching for my garden vegetables. As a dietitian selecting a →
kale chips
A thanks to the creator…
How do you say thanks to a dear friend who graciously created your website for you. Well, for me the answer was easy, have her →
Farro Risotto with Mushrooms
Food of the Month
Cheese, Cheese, Cheese! If you're saying to yourself, why cheese? Well, for one, the packers are on a nice winning streak and I'm a proud →
Mac & CheesePesto Cheese Blossom
Fighting Fruit Fatigue
You may remember I talked about fruit fatigue at the beginning of the month in my choose cherries post. Well today I discussed ways to →
Brie en Croute with PearsCandied Walnut Pear & Leafy Green Salad
Cherry Chili
Cherry Yogurt Smoothie
Ginger Grapefruit Spritzer
Grapefruit Slaw
Healthy Soups
I am presenting my first cooking segment on Twin Cities Live tomorrow, Wednesday October 12th. I'm going to make two of the soups I've blogged →
Roasted Tomato Basil SoupSpicy Tuscan Soup
Crop Share Box #8
What this Box Contained Cucumbers, Italian Garlic, Summer Squash, Sweet Spanish Onions, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Melons, Arugula, Edamame, Tomatoes, Red Grape Tomatoes, Orange or Red →
Crop Share Chopped SaladFish Tacos
Jicama Cole Slaw
Potato & Swiss Chard Gratin
Roasted Red Pepper & Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
What do you do with 12 tomato plants?
Seeing bowls filled with fresh picked tomatoes from my garden makes me so excited to cook. My tomato supply is in peak season and I →
Garden SalsaRoasted Tomato Basil Soup
Crop Share Box #7
It's definitely August. If you take a look back at Box #1 compared to Box #7 you will see the the amount of vegetables we've →
Grilled Cabbage
Food of the Month
I picked my first tomato from my garden last week and was so overtly excited that it's officially tomato season. While farmers markets and other gardens →
Caprese SaladMozzarella & Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup
Tomato
Tomato Bruschetta
Crop Share Box # 4 and 6
If you're wondering why I haven't posted about my crop shares recently it's because we've been on the road. We left the day crop share →
Grilled Rosemary New Red PotatoesSalmon Burgers
Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli
Power Foods
I received a new cookbook for my birthday from my neighbor Greta. The book is from the editors of Whole Living Magazine foreword by Martha Stewart called Power →
Green Beans Corn and Tomato SaladParsley Leaf Salad with Pine Nuts Olives and Orange Dressing
Crop Share Box #3
Even though Box number 3 came three weeks ago I didn't post yet because I had one more dish to make with its contents. This →
Sauteed Greens with Potato OnionsSoba Noodles Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry
Brisket Birthday Dinner
Yesterday was my husbands birthday so the dinner menu was centered around him, which means one thing, BEEF. While reading my Cooking Light magazine this →
Beer Braised Beef Brisket SandwichesGrilled Corn with Roasted Jalapeno Butter
Crop Share Box #2
I realize I have box #3 from our crop share and I haven't posted about box #2 yet. I just finished up the supplies from →
Egg ScramblesStrawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Tex Mex Salad
Crop Share Box #1
This is the second year my husband and I have joined a crop share with our neighbors. We have a full share every other week →
Fried Sunchokes with Rosemary SaltPasta with Ramps & Sorrel
Potato Salad with Chives
Food of the Month
This months featured food is so sensational that it has a catch phrase; the incredible edible egg (did I get the tune in your head...). →
Vegetable Egg Casserole
Whole Grain Salads
Barley, quinoa and bulgar salads are my absolute favorite sides for dinner when it's nice out. They are great sources of fiber and easy to prepare ahead of →
Mediterranean Barley with Chickpeas and Arugula
Spring Pasta: Campanelle with Apsaragus and Pecorino Cheese
This months Cooking Light featured a series of spring pastas. While I love pasta with homemade marinara or bolognese sauces I also love the taste →
Garganelli with Asparagus and Pecorino Romano
Power Granola
I've spent the past six days in Rosemary Beach, Florida with my husband and seven other great friends. During the time we were on vacation →
Power Granola
Food of the Month
Get out your togas because this month we're going Greek. Rich and creamy are just two words to describe Greek yogurt, which is this months →
Bohemian Spiced Chicken with Yogurt-Lime SauceSina's French Onion Dip
Cinnamon Chip Scones
Sharing recipes is key to expanding your repertoire of cooking abilities. Five years ago I received a recipe that has become a staple in my →
Cinnamon Chip SconesCoconut Banana Chip Scones
Food of the Month
The coldest week of the year is about to commence and this month's whole grain, fiber-rich food will keep you warm and full. If you haven't guessed →
Oatmeal Blueberry MuffinsOatmeal Pancakes
Our Christmas
My family is filled with people who love to cook and when we go home we're always treated to great food. My Aunt Nancy knows →
Corn Bread and Broccoli Rabe StrataCurried Cauliflower with Capers
Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin
Tiramisu Cake
Food of the Month: Chili
I thought I would start a food of the month and what better way to start then with a warm meal for this cold month →
Black Bean and Sweet Potato ChiliChicken Chili
Chili con Carne
Southwestern Chili
Turkey and Bean Chili