Best ever. Ever. Maybe it’s because we really wanted pecan pie or maybe it’s because I made the crust from scratch or because there is booze in it, but whatever the case my hubby and I thought this was the best pecan pie we’d ever had. I am making this again for Christmas and I…
Holiday Meal Continued: Vegetable Gratin
This side a perfect match for the lamb I posted here yesterday. I love that it is red and green- how festive! It couldn’t be any easier. I actually saw Barefoot Contessa do this on her show. I couldn’t find the actual recipe but it looked so easy that I was able to remember the…
Holiday Meal: Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb & Vegetable Gratin
I love lambchops. I love lamb. If you’ve never cooked it, don’t be afraid. It is very easy to prepare and has so much flavor on it’s own. It is hard to really mess it up. My family (mom and Grandparents) being Greek, know how to cook lamb. I’ve never been a big red meat…
Herb and Garlic Cornish Game Hens
Ok, I am going to do my best to get some Holiday recipes posted in the next couple weeks. Starting now. If you are just stopping by for the first time (first off, thank you!) please know that this month will be heavy on the recipes and light on the nutrition articles. We have a…
Salt Dough Ornaments
Get ready to bake some amazing fat-free, sugar-free, cholesterol-free, calorie-free goodies! Ok, so they’re not edible……but still kind of like cookies. And you get to knead dough and bake and be creative. Interested? I like sugar, don’t get me wrong. I just wanted to find a fun, healthy, Holiday activity that I could do with the…
Hearty Vegetable Soup
There was a time that I wasn’t very fond of soup. Just wasn’t interested in them at all. Then I started making my own and realized soup is one of the easiest things to make and I love being able to control the fat and sodium. Sorry folks, but soup is not where I want…
Holiday Shopping Guide- 10 Kitchen must-haves!
Whenever December rolls around I blank on what I want to give and receive as gifts. I hope some of these food related ideas will help you with your list! Nothing makes cooking more enjoyable than a well stocked kitchen (well maybe a glass of wine!). These are some of my favorite things. However unlike…
Apple, Feta salad with a Garlicky Lemon Vinaigrette
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! We sure did. We stuffed our faces, enjoyed the beautiful Hawaii beaches and were thankful. I was very thankful this year for stuffing and the turkey (that I didn’t cook !). Be ready though, I plan on doing a lot of cooking next month to get you prepared…
Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain
It is finally Thanksgiving week and I am going to take some time off from posting recipes since I am positive no one has anything else on their shopping list except for T-day items. Next week I will be back with some simple and light meals to help you ease out of your food coma….
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Bacon
Did you know it’s brussels sprouts not brussel sprouts? Never mind. I wanted to provide a side option other than famous (or shall I say infamous) green bean casserole. My family has mixed reviews on the green bean casserole. Some need it at the table and more than half wouldn’t miss it at all. I…
