Oven Roasted Asian Sticky Wings

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So hockey has officially begun.  Pair that with football season and I’m basically left with pleeeeennty of inspiration for game-day eats.   Continue reading

Cinnamon Pear Sauce

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So friends, as you may remember, I am a total fan of homemade applesauce.  It’s unbeatable…store bought varieties just don’t compare.  Not to mention when you make it homemade you’re not stripping away a ton of the nutrients through processing and preserving.  I’m just sold on the whole deal, especially considering how simple it is to prepare at home.

Now, theres a couple of kinds of food love, in my book.  Theres being a total fan, as I told you I was of the applesauce in the paragraph above.  And then theres Hallelujah, over the moon, this-is-out-of-control, party-don’t-stop food love.  This Cinnamon Pear Sauce?  I would classify it under the latter.   Continue reading

Weeknight Pasta with Sausage and Parmesan

Well, the time has come my friends. My computer has taken a turn for the worse. It will be admitted into the ICU on Thursday. Prayers, positive vibes and pleas that my not-backed-up blogging lifeline can make a full, healthy recovery. Turns out, pumping it full of nourishing food just wasn’t enough. Touché.  Continue reading

Pan Roasted Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

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This is an awesome transitional dish for this time of year.  Theres a giant comfort factor to it because of the richness, but the light, fresh flavor is what really shines.  So brightly.   Continue reading

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

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Anything that tastes like dessert but is eligible to be served for breakfast is always welcomed around here.  And this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie definitely fits that bill. Continue reading

Apple Streusel Bread

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Summer is a favorite time of mine, as a reader, in the blogging world.  Regardless of what the blog focus is, at some point, writers tend to share some sort of piece of their summer family vacation and I positively love it.  It helps me get to know the writer and feel like a little part of their world-its so fun to get a glimpse into their personal lives beyond their everyday writing. Continue reading

Kale, Farro and Nectarine Salad

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I just can’t do it.  There are very few things that leave me speechless in this life but Im afraid this Kale, Farro and Nectarine Salad has done it. Continue reading

Ranch Seasoning Mix

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If you are searching for an alternative to that preservative-filled, store bought ranch seasoning mix,  look no further.  My guess is you already have all of the ingredients siting in your pantry and it couldn’t be more simple to put together. Continue reading