Easy Herb-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables 53 1
This one-pan meal is one of my favorite things to make when I don't feel like cooking but still want to sit down to a healthy dinner. The simple mustard and herb sauce infuses boneless chicken breasts with a ton of flavor and keeps them from[...]

Beef and Zucchini Burgers 53 1
   My burger has a secret: it's only half beef. Adding shredded zucchini to my burger is a tip that I picked up years ago from a magazine (Shape? Self? Something along those lines) and, every so often, I pull it out of my bag of[...]

Beef and Bean Chili with Pickled Onions 53 1
The subtle, smoky heat of chipotles peppers and the bright snap of pickled onions make this rich stew one of our favorites, and Shawn often requests it. Unlike other chili recipes that use ground meat, this one calls for cubes of stew beef[...]

Six Recipes to Start the New Year Right 55 1 (1 vote)
The start of the year is a great time for new beginnings and I, like so many other people, hope to take the time to refocus on eating healthily. After a season of festivity, it can be difficult to get back on track ? and cold, gloomy weather that[...]

Salami and Chili Pepper Pizzas 53 1
This past fall I rediscovered salami as a pizza topping and I've been hooked ever since. It crisps up delightfully around the edges and has a more complex and meaty flavor than pepperoni does. On these individual-sized pizzas, the salami is[...]

Bruléed Orange Butter Cookies 53 1
I knew that I needed to bring a knockout recipe to the food blogger cookie exchange that I attended last week, so I turned to these citrusy butter cookies. With a delicate crumb, a texture similar to soft shortbread, and a creme brulée -like[...]

Ropa Vieja with Olives and Capers 53 1
   Ropa Veija is a traditional Cuban dish featuring beef that is slowly stewed in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and bell peppers until it falls apart into shreds. With the texture of pulled pork and the comforting flavor of pot-roast,[...]

Tortelloni Fagioli with Fire Roasted Tomatoes 53 1
   This spin on classic pasta fagioli was nothing more than an excuse eat tortellini. Seriously. I've been craving it ever since I made Tortelloni Di Ricotta Di Noci Tostate but, since I find tortellini so easy to overeat, I try not[...]

Let?s Talk Risotto 53 1
   If you've hung out around this blog for a while, you know that risotto is a staple in our house. You might even says it's my thing . In fact, when I was asked to bring a gift that represented my blog to the Foodbuzz Festival I[...]

Tandoori Rotis (Indian Flat Bread) 53 1
   Now that you're all set to whip up some chana masala next time you're looking for a quick, nutritious meal you need something to serve it with, right? Enter tandoori rotis. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy[...]