This grilled eggplant is perfect for family meals enjoyed al fresco. Sometimes you want your vegetables to ascend to new heights and this recipe is not only filling- its full of flavor! Who said veggies had to stand at the sidelines? This dish is made…
White Chocolate and Orange Mini Fruit Tarts
These adorable tarts are beautiful and simple to create, making them the ideal treat for a special occasion. Whether you are planning a birthday, tea, baby shower or simply want something sweet and small these tarts will be sure to please. With Mother’s Day approaching,…
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
I think whoever first concocted this recipe must have been cleaning out their refrigerator. So many condiments make up this classic. But when you want a simple wedge, you can’t go wrong with this combo. It also is a creative way to revamp leftover hard…
Chicken Piccata
Whose kid likes capers? Well mine do! That’s why I decided to throw up the recipe for chicken piccata on the blog today. Unlike chicken marsala, chicken piccata doesn’t require any special wine plus its faster to make because you’re not frying mushrooms. This is…
BBQ Meatballs and Broccoli
The glory of sheet pan meals is their ease in the making AND in the cleaning up! This combo is so tasty since the juice from the meatballs seasons the broccoli. It’s the ideal weekday dinner and also a wonderful meal prep recipe for weekday…
Quick Cumin Beef Stir Fry
It’s a snow day in NYC and that means snow tubing and wet feet for my house. At the end of the day we will all be craving a hot and easy supper. This stir fry is ideal for a family meal because it takes…
Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Tahini
Roasted cauliflower is so addictive to me it is like popcorn! The turmeric in this recipe has amazing health benefits and the roasting process gives this veggie a crunch that makes it yummy and enticing to kids. For an amazing vegan snack that the whole…
Valentine’s Day Trail Mix
Valentine’s Day Trail Mix Makes 6 cups Packing a special holiday snack for school or daycare can be a challenge. This ridiculously easy trail mix is a fun answer for a no-bake Valentine’s Day treat. Ingredients: 2 cups heart shaped cereal (Kashi makes one called…
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl Makes 1 large serving (3 toddler size portions) Smoothie bowls are a fun way of spooning up a healthy breakfast as if it were ice cream. A good friend of mine taught her daughter that chia seeds are “nature’s sprinkles” which…
Raspberry Crumble Mini Muffins
Raspberry Crumble Mini Muffins Makes 24 muffins These mini muffins are perfectly toddler-sized. They are also wonderfully snackable for adults who will enjoy the fresh lemon zest, sweet raspberry and irresistible crumble topping. Muffins: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4…