This simple Garlic Scape Paste is a flavor booster for stir-fries, pestos, hummus and more. Have you seen garlic scapes at the farmer’s market but don’t what to do with them? They’re long and unwieldy looking, but have great garlicky flavor. Unlike asparagus, the tips on garlic scapes are actually not eaten which is the…
Fresh Thai Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe
If you like super spicy hot sauce, you have to give this homemade Fresh Thai Chili Garlic Sauce recipe a try. Danger: This Fresh Thai Chili Garlic Sauce is for serious hot chili afficianados. Do not attempt unless you are willing to have your nostril hairs burned off! I’m not trying to scare you off,…
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip Recipe
This Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip is quick and easy to make, perfect for an after-school snack with some sliced apples. I’m always looking for healthy after-school snack ideas for my kids to help tide them over until dinnertime. The idea is to give them a nutrient dense snack, made with whole ingredients. That way, I…
Ghoulish “Bloody Brains” Roasted Cauliflower and Beet Hummus Recipe
This combination of Roasted Cauliflower and Beet Hummus is ghoulishly delicious, and a great way to enjoy fall vegetables in season. Today, I’m having a little fun with my vegetables. It’s Halloween and there have been lots of fun Halloween sweet treats floating around on Pinterest. So, I challenged myself to come up with something…
Smoked Avocado Tomato Salsa Guacamole Recipe
This Smoked Avocado Tomato Salsa Guacamole is deceptively savory and complex. Guests will wonder what the secret ingredient is in this recipe. Served over Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tacos, it’s a treat. Ever since my trip to California last month where I was a chef participant in a first of its kind Culinary Exploration Workshop, I’ve…
Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa Recipe
This Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa highlights the sweetness and juiciness of summer peaches at their peak. Mint and ginger brighten up this salsa, which is perfect over grilled fish or chicken. 74 calories/serving; 1 Freestyle point/serving. Last summer when my family was vacationing down in Florida, I made a peach salsa for the first…
Burmese Cucumber Watermelon Composed Salad Recipe
This Burmese inspired Cucumber Watermelon Composed Salad is like a party in your mouth, with sweet, sour and savory flavors, and lots of crunch and juiciness. I’ve been having some fun looking through Modernist Cuisine at Home this past week. I am curious about how some of the techniques and ingredients might be used to…
Grilled Caesar Salad with Light Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Who doesn’t like Caesar Salad? This Grilled Caesar Salad is a twist on the traditional salad served with a lightened up dressing that is rich and tangy tasting. I still remember the first time I had Caesar Salad – I was entranced by the table side service as a garlic clove was rubbed against the…
Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce
This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Made with ready-made pesto, it comes together quickly. This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce is something I threw together for dinner one night when I was late getting dinner started. As the school year winds down,…
Roast Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa Recipe
Roast Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa has made an appearance on our dinner table for the last several years. The Cilantro Scallion Salsa brightens up this dish and comes together quickly. I first made this chicken dish four years ago when I spotted it in the Sunday New York Times. This is a Puerto…
Shrimp Taco Dip Recipe
This Shrimp Taco Dip is just pure fun – perfect for a summer barbeque and sure to be the talk of the party. One of my boys plays baseball in high school and the parents are always looking to have some fun at the games. This past week, the parents organized a tailgate party so…
Super Easy Fresh Tomato Burrata Cheese Pesto Dip
This Fresh Tomato Burrata Cheese Pesto Dip is great for entertaining – it takes just 5 minutes to assemble. A few weekends ago, I threw a belated celebration party for my husband’s winter paddle tennis league. As a food blogger, there is always a little pressure when I entertain – people expect good food and…
Super Healthy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
You like the title of this post – Super Healthy Tomato Pasta Sauce? You’re probably wondering what makes this tomato sauce super healthy? Isn’t tomato sauce naturally healthy since it’s made with a lot of tomatoes? You’re right – most tomato sauces are already on the healthier side, but I have bumped up the nutrition…
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Kale Artichoke Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe
I’m always trying to sneak in vegetables at snack time and meal time. Kale, being a power food, is one vegetable that I would like to incorporate into more of my kids’ meals. Although sauteed kale is not their favorite, I’ve found that they will eat it by the spoonfuls if I make pesto out…
9 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe for Super Bowl
This 9 Layer Mexican Dip is a crowd pleaser. Today, we’ve got another Healthy Super Bowl Dip – a 9 Layer Mexican Super Bowl “Quacktastic” Dip (my son loves ducks). Yup 9 layers – you got it! This dip is really easy to make and can be made even easier by purchasing prepared guacamole and…
A Healthy Italian Submarine (“Hoagie”) Dip Recipe for Super Bowl
Super Bowl is this coming weekend, and there are going to parties serving all sorts of unhealthy fare. In fact, Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of food consumption after Thanksgiving! Traditionally, foods served for this celebration are on the greasier, heavier side and tend to be meat heavy (think chicken wings, Italian…
Skinny Philly Cheese Steak Dip Recipe
This Skinny Philly Cheese Steak Dip will satisfy any hearty appetite. I know what you’re thinking. Is it possible to say Philly Cheese Steak and Skinny in the same sentence? I thought the same thing when I spotted a recipe for Philly Cheesesteak Dip in the Clean Eating magazine recently. I admit I thought it…
Greek Feta Yogurt Dip Recipe
Greek Feta Yogurt Dip is tangy and deliciously healthy. Serve with crudite and crackers for an easy appetizer or snack. This Greek feta yogurt dip is inspired by a dip I bought from Trader Joe’s that the kids loved. I inquired at the local Greek market to see if there was an authentic Greek feta…
Skinny Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Fontina Cheese Recipe
Hug your kids and loved ones more. Hug them tighter. Each day is precious. Last Friday’s tragedy in Newtown, CT, less than an hour away from our home, has shaken our town and the entire nation. My heart breaks thinking of all the families that suffered losses and witnessed such a horrific shooting. Like many…
Homemade Ghost Chile Hot Sauce Recipe
If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some ghost chiles, I highly recommend making this Ghost Chile Hot Sauce ~ a fragrant and powerfully hot sauce. A few weeks ago just before Hurricane Sandy hit, I received a box of exotic foods from Frieda’s, including a pack of vibrant red chile peppers. I…
5 Healthy Kid-Friendly Dip Recipes
Today, I’m participating in my very first Google+ Hangout! I’ve been a passive participant a few times, watching others in their hangouts, but I’ve never actually been an active participant in a Google+ hangout, so when my friend Lexie from Lexie’s Kitchen asked if I’d join her and few other ladies, I said sure! The…