Over the weekend I made a 10-course French dinner for my folks’ 60th wedding anniversary. I love doing big formal dinners. I love finding a theme, planning the decorations, searching for recipes…and of course, the cooking! Three days in the kitchen is totally my happy place! 🙂 An unexpected big hit of the party was
“Just like in the gym where we consistently work to improve our fitness, we can do the same with our nutrition. Nutrition is the key to better (race/game/competition) performance & overall long-term health. If your performance and/or your health has plateaued (or even degraded), it might be time to take a good look at your
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,
As summer kicks into full swing with higher temps, I look for food options that don’t require turning on the oven. Here’s a yummy treat idea that will keep your kitchen cool & your belly happy! Besides, what could be better than the perfect combo between peanut butter cups & Rice Krispies Treats?! An added
As one who loves to bake, I’ve been thinking about making English muffins for quite some time. I’ve also been looking for opportunities to use my sourdough starter. So, when I came across a recipe for Sourdough English Muffins, all my needs were met! These little gems took a bit of time (as do all
As the daughter of Blue Diamond almond farmers, I grew up eating almonds by handfuls (“A can a week, that’s all we ask.“). While I still like them raw, I now prefer to eat them sprouted. Why sprouted? Raw nuts & seeds contain antinutrients like phytic acid & lectins, both of which can block nutrient absorption. Soaking
Oh, supplements. There are so many out there…purporting to solve all kinds of problems…in a relatively easy way…just take a pill or a scoop & you’re good to go! With all the available options, I have to ask one of my favorite questions: To supplement or not to supplement? And, per usual, my answer is
I recently spent the weekend celebrating a birthday with a good friend of mine. For one of her birthday dinners, she made roasted potatoes & I was reminded of just how much I love spuds done this way! Although her recipe was slightly different, the essence was the same – potatoes with deep dark crunchy
With the return of warmer weather, I start to think about outdoor eating. For me, hamburgers are one of the perfect dine-outside foods – casual, easy clean-up, tasty & endless possibilities! If you’re looking for good vegetarian burger options…look no further. While many black bean burgers recipes I’ve tried are either too crumbly or too