'Tis The Season Bagel
Oh my goodness, could it be that my favorite time of the year is here already?! Not sure who's more excited about Christmas this year - my daughter or me. Christmas season brings out the little kid in...
View ArticleGingerbread Nut Crumble with Glühwein Pears and Vanilla Sauce
I just had family visiting from my hometown of Pirmasens, Germany, and it was such a treat having them stay with us. Christmas is probably the time I miss living in Germany the most.Therefore, it is...
View ArticleIndian Egg Scramble Wrap
Happy new year everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm soooo ready to start detoxing from all the holiday eats and drinks! Well, I have just the recipe for that. Let's start this first 2017 post...
View ArticleGreen Day Smoothie
Once in a while I feel the need to get away from the beautiful bright purple and pink colored smoothies, and venture out into the rich, forest green smoothies of our world.There you can find the hunter...
View ArticleTurkey Veggie Skillet with Spelt Biscuits
It feels like football has been on every hour, every day lately and it's basically all my family talks about at the dinner table. Well, hello. I got news for you. It's not my favorite subject!!!So,...
View ArticleRoasted Red Pepper and Acorn Squash Soup with Riced Cauliflower
Ok, so you know how sometimes you open your fridge and first thing you see are those leftovers from the night before (or let's be honest, from 2, maybe 3 nights ago)?And you think to yourself, what in...
View ArticleGreek-Style Tortilla
If it's wintry where you are, then you know how important it is to stock up on some major comfort food when a big snow storm is headed your way (and don't forget the milk!).I love being snowed-in...
View ArticleSheet Pan Pierogies with Chorizo, Broccoli and Mushrooms
I don't mean to be the voice of doom here, but let's face it: here in the northeast, we're still far from warm weather coming our way.And therefore, you can expect a whole lot more comfort food recipes...
View ArticleToasted Matcha Muesli
Okay, so what the heck is Muesli, you may wonder? And how is it different from granola? They both look alike and they taste pretty similar, too. They can both be eaten for breakfast (or even as a quick...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Croissant with Mushrooms, Kale, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Even though it's such a super-touristy spot, I've always been a fan of Balthazar in NYC. I just love to stop by for a quick drink, admire the beauty of the place and observe the passing crowd. And if...
View ArticleHamshouka-Style Spiced Ground Meat Hummus
Sometimes cooking dinner can take a little longer than I anticipate, and that's when I like to pour myself a nice glass of wine and bring out a little appetizer to nibble on. I don't know why, but...
View ArticleThree-Way Mason Jar Salad
Recently, a good friend of mine couldn't stop raving about the week's worth off mason jar salads she had whipped up the night before. Literally couldn't wait to eat them all up!Mason jar salads are...
View ArticleHealthier Turkey Lasagna Bolognese
My husband's favorite dish is lasagna. And therefore, he demands it on father's day and his birthday, every darn year.Honestly, I love it just as much as he does. But man, this dish can leave you...
View ArticleRadish, Chickpea and Black Lentil Salad with Andouille Sausage
I'm back from vacay! Dun dun duuunnn... Party. Is. Over. We were down in Asheville, NC for some hiking, sightseeing and, of course, lots of eating.The drive there took us about 10 hours and the kiddos...
View ArticleSeafood and Radish Toast
One of my favorite days of the year is coming up this weekend! That's right, you guessed it. I'm talking about Mother's Day. I cannot wait to do absolutely nothing all day, other than eat and drink...
View ArticleRoasted Summer Veggie Panzanella
Rain, rain go away, come again another day! The weather in New Jersey is once again looking pretty bleak.At least the color yellow always tends to boost my mood on those gloomy days. It's an upbeat...
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