Spinach and Pepper Omelet with Ricotta

Spinach and Pepper Omelet with Ricotta

  Spring is finally here, but it’s still early so the abundance of fresh, local produce has not quite arrived.   Even though it’s chilly, a little bit of sunshine makes me want to eat fresh food instead of the hearty stews and braises that dominate the...
Change Up Your Next Salad

Change Up Your Next Salad

  A salad seems like a pretty straightforward dish — lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl with some vinaigrette.   But a salad can take on many textures, flavors, and ingredients that make them more appealing and easier to eat on a regular basis. If...
Weekday Breakfast Sandwich

Weekday Breakfast Sandwich

  Breakfast is a different kinda meal on a weekday than on weekends.   A lazy Sunday morning might mean homemade pancakes or waffles with all the fixings. On Monday, our gears shift and we become busy and in a hurry. Sunday is waffles, and Monday is coffee...
Elevate Your Chocolate Chip Cookies

Elevate Your Chocolate Chip Cookies

  I made some chocolate chip cookies for a party a few weeks back and several people commented that my cookies were amazing, and asked for the recipe.   I don’t claim to have the best chocolate chip cookie recipe; this tip is not a recipe at all, but a...
Blackened Grilled Salmon

Blackened Grilled Salmon

  We’ve had some unseasonably warm weather lately, so while deciding what to make for dinner, I took it outside to the grill.   Even if it’s cold, this super easy and delicious salmon only takes a few minutes, and is a good change from the soups and stews we...