Juicy strawberries, sweet citrus dressing and tangy goat cheese come together beautifully in this light & easy summer side dish. It’s great at any temperature and is easy to whip up. We brought this to a friend’s BBQ last weekend and it was a hit. The subtly sweet salad balanced out the savory burgers andRead more
Hi there! I’m in my kitchen unpacking from my TV appearance today. I had the chance to share 2 of my favorite Spring recipes perfect for next weekend. My favorite part of these recipes is that they can be prepared the day or 2 before Easter, so you have more time to enjoy family andRead more
Yesterday I had the chance to appear on the Morning Blend to talk about something near and dear to my heart… healthy comfort food! It was a completely surreal experience, and as soon as my segment was finished, I had no idea what I had just said. Eek! When I arrived that morning everyone told meRead more
Confession: Had the Packers not won on Sunday, this salad would have been called the “Honey Avocado Kale Salad.” But because I’m a sucker for a good theme party (or recipe) and I love lightening-up party food, it is now the Green and Gold Kale Salad. This salad is so incredibly easy to whip upRead more
Flaky, savory, simple – these broccoli mac & cheese bites are my new favorite holiday party food. They’re quick to prepare and hearty enough that both vegetarians and omnivores will love them! I’ll be making these again for Christmas Eve. The day is usually pretty busy, so I need something easy. These can also beRead more
Healthy, easy, tasty, 3-ingredient holiday appetizer. I love this appetizer because you can easily throw it together the day before your Christmas or holiday party, and it keeps well in the refrigerator. I made these for Trivia Night at our church, and even though I ended up staying home with a sick toddler, weRead more
I love making fried rice at home. It’s quick, easy and so much fresher than the Chinese restaurant. This veggie fried rice is light, flavorful and ready in less than 10 minutes! This is the ultimate weeknight side dish. This month Recipe Redux members were challenged to get moving in the kitchen by creating deliciousRead more
Spicy roasted broccoli with sweet dried apricots and cashews in under 20 minutes! Dried red pepper flakes give this dish its kick and can easily be adjusted to your taste. I’ve been trying to focus on keeping my recipes quick and weeknight-friendly, and this side could not be easier. I’m thinking it would be aRead more
Summer in the Midwest is fleeting - I mean, it’s almost July, and as I type this it’s 55 degrees out! Back in February when we were in the middle of the polar vortex, I promised myself that as soon as the temps hit 40 and we no longer had snow, I would NOT complain…Read more
Ever since the North Shore Boulangerie opened in Shorewood, I’ve been in a very French mood. There is just something magical about walking into a little café and smelling fresh bread. Last weekend we tried the beer cheese bread (French pastries - Wisconsin style), and it was amazing!! I was inspired to try my own, andRead more
