Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Teriyaki Kebabs Recipe

When the temps start to rise, the only thing on my mind is firing up the grill. Grilled shrimp kebabs, juicy burgers, pizza, bbq chicken, peaches, asparagus, you name it! Any chance to use the grill instead of the oven on a hot day is a huge plus for me. I’ve been grilling ‘everything’ lately […]

Oregano Overload Greek Salad

Oregano is a rich source of Vitamin K and Omega-3’s. However, what first brought my attention to this aromatic herb was McCormick’s free recipe booklet I picked up in the grocery store. It’s a mini flip-book, centered around the antioxidant value of specific herbs and spices. Antioxidant POWERHOUSES in order of strength: CINNAMON, OREGANO, TURMERIC, CURRY, GINGER, THYME, PAPRIKA,  ROSEMARY, GARLIC POWDER […]

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup

My good friend, Katie shared the original recipe with me.  I added a few things and this has turned into a much-loved family favorite dinner.  My husband went from being a “Please NEVER feed me soup for dinner!” kinda guy to a “Hey, do you think you could make that chicken tortilla soup for dinner […]

Buttery Breakfast Bake

With a bunch of leftover veggies, I thought of making a breakfast casserole.  I had a half of a loaf of a French baguette that I sliced and let air dry all day.   This turned out to be a perfect warm and satisfying breakfast!  I think my favorite is where the bread pops up […]

Veggie Tower

In an effort to incorporate a lot more veggies into our diet, I came up with this delicious experiment. It’s a tower of roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and goooood cheese. The eggplant and tomatoes had a moment in the oven to get rid of some excess moisture. While that was going on, I caramelized […]