Chicken and Apricot Tagine 6 Servings This recipe is the ultimate family meal, it is comforting, fall-apart tender and full of natural sweetness from the apricots and honey. Though it takes an hour to cook, all that time is in-active cook time which means that…
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Everyone needs a good chili recipe to add to the rotation. This one is unique for its rich, smokey base and the added nutrition of the sweet potatoes. Once you allow your kids to add their favorite toppings, you…
Dirty Rice with Sausage and Marinated Olives Serves 6-8 I remember coming back from school during a blizzard and my Dad greeting me with a steaming bowl of his dirty rice. On the way home, I remember trudging through the snow and doing a high…
Sautéd Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce Serves 3-4 The start of November gets me thinking about Thanksgiving. Already my family is calling in for their favorite dishes and the meal prep is going on in my head. I honestly love Thanksgiving. I love cooking…
Pumpkin Maple Scones Serves: 16 scones Freezer Friendly These scones will win you friends. Talk about the absolute perfect Fall treat, these are light, fluffy and coated with a delicious maple glaze to make them pretty much perfect. The best is they are not very…
Beet and Banana Smoothie Makes 3-4 Kid Size Portions Beets are a superfood and this smoothie is a superb way for your children to enjoy them. There are many reasons to introduce your kids to beets from their wonderful flavor to their many health…
Pumpkin Ravioli Yield: 14 ravioli Fall is my favorite season. I love to watch the leaves change, to wear my first sweater of the season and to get back to the kitchen after a hot summer. Cooking with pumpkin allows me to indulge in my…
Apple Cider Braised Greens Makes 3 cups I was obsessed with apple cider when I was pregnant. I delivered in November so my third trimester was peak apple season. The cider works great in this recipe because it gives just the right amount of sweetness to these leafy greens. You…
Sinfully Succulent Skirt Steak and Mango Salad From The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook 4 large servings This is the perfect meal when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. Don’t be fooled by its name; this is full meal that’s ideal for adults and kids…
Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Gouda Grits Makes 4-6 servings My first time tasting shrimp and grits was in Louisiana on a press tour for Chile Pepper Magazine. Amidst the other delicious Southern treats of the trip, this was by far one of my favorite dishes.…