The calendar may not say it, but Labor Day officially marks the end of summer as far as I’m concerned. What better way to say goodbye to an old friend than with a lively drink? Whether your in the mood for rum or wine these cocktails are sure to hit…
BLT Pizza
Pizza shows up regularly on our weekly menus. It’s versatile, fun to make, and we almost always have a ball of homemade pizza dough in the freezer. Clara loves helping us in the kitchen, and pizza is most definitely her favorite meal to make. Sure, we…
Chia Seeds and Berries Dessert
by Lesley Kim I am so addicted to chia seeds. These little seeds are antioxidant powerhouses, packed with fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. I like to add chia seeds to my diet whenever I can, and today, I wanted to share a super yummy, Chia…
Lorena Bolanos
Interview with Lorena Bolanos – Cast member of MTV’s House of Food House of Food is a food drama on MTV. It features eight aspiring chefs who are challenged by three very popular chefs: Casey Lane, Brendan Collins and Brooke Williamson. The show is in a classroom style setting and every week they learn a…
Whole Wheat Waffles
Whole Wheat Waffles SERVES: 4 – 5 INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1 ¾ cups milk (I have used everything from skim milk to thick buttermilk…so whatever you have on hand should work) ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon…
Rum Punch
How Often Do You Entertain? When you do are you buying readymade drinks? The next time you throw a party or have a few friends over make this rum punch. It’s tasty and refreshing. Don’t forget to garnish your glass. Don’t have any glasses? Choose the perfect set of glasses for your party based…
Recipes: Delish dishes using avocados
It’s time for more of my regular avo recipes. They’re delicious, good for you and so easy to prepare. Hass avos from Peru have been used in these recipes. Here’s why you should eat more avocados. Avos contain 11 of the 13 known vitamins and…
Chicken Hot Pocket
I love to find ways to create fresh, home-cooked copies of my favorite store bought meals. Take two large chicken breasts, season well to taste with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and a bit of dry mustard. Bake at 350 until the chicken is cooked through. I like to bake…
Sauteed Asian Eggplant
Eggplant Far and Wide From China, the eggplant spread all over the world, gradually acquiring the deep, lustrous colors we are most familiar with today. Today, the eggplant has come full circle, with local farmers growing many of the long, narrow Asian varieties, which range in color from solid purple, lavender, or green to striated…
Pineapple Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoons browning sauce 1 cup of water (1/2 cup for the glaze, 1/4 cups for the browning mixture and the rest in case the sauce is very thick) 1 packet of sazon goya seasoning 2 teaspoons of adobo seasoning 3-5 pork chops 1 cup of dark brown sugar 1 large…
Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3/4 lb Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil) 1/4 cup chopped shallot (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or thyme (optional) salt and pepper Directions: Cut about 1/4 inch off the stem end of each sprout, then begin peeling leaves. 2. When you get to the point where it’s difficult to peel…