I’ve been making this recipe since I was ten years old! It’s an old favorite and perfect for this time of year. I mean, how can you go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate? I love to eat them right after they come out of the oven, when the chocolate is still warm and gooey. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. I originally found the recipe […] Read More

This recipe is from Food Network Magazine. My mom and I were looking for a simple, sweet treat and came across this recipe. It is light, easy to make and has great flavor. 2 egg whites ¼ cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Whisk egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of […] Read More

    This is a simple recipe with Indian flare. If you aren’t used to eating Indian food, but you’d like to give it a try (and you are a fan of cauliflower and chickpeas) this is an easy and flavorful introduction.  The garam masala, ginger, garlic and lime give it just the right punch.       1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 head of cauliflower, cut […] Read More

I have had spinach squares warmed for breakfast, served as a side with lunch, and eaten as a snack in between. Every year we serve them along side the mashed potatoes and corn at Thanksgiving.  I can’t remember a Thanksgiving without them. We have made several adjustments over the years, which I’ll notate. But the original recipe is pretty darn good on its own.   6 eggs 6 tablespoons flour (I use […] Read More

  If you couldn’t tell by the guacamole post, we like to snack. Hummus is another go to goodie. This recipe is an excellent hummus base. In the post picture, I’ve made hummus three ways, sriracha, olive and lemon. There are many other ways to make this dish tasty. You can make it with parsley, sesame seeds, pepper slices, artichokes, and roasted eggplant. It’s so easy and quick , you can really […] Read More

This recipe is from Bon Apetit – Tastes of the World. Mom and I made Fiesta Corn on Wednesday and ate it fresh from the stove. We also had it later in the day, once it was refrigerated and enjoyed it cold as well.  While preparing the dish, I tasted a sample prior to pouring the salsa into the pan and it was really flavorful. So, I may leave the salsa out next time. Either way it’s […] Read More

  Vijay and I attended back to school night last night. The time slot for kindergarten and first grade were both scheduled for the same time. So, we squeezed two presentations into one by dividing them in half, missing the end of one and the beginning of the other. We learned what it means to be a first grader and a kindergartener by reviewing the dress code, homework policies, and classroom expectations. […] Read More

1 cup quinoa 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup frozen green beans – defrosted ¼ cup walnuts chopped ¼ cup green onions sliced ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ tablespoon garlic minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Rinse quinoa with water until water runs clear. Drain. Combine quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce […] Read More

Before school began this week, I wondered how it’d go.We have two school aged kids now, a kindergartener and a first grader. Would our first week be like Finding Nemo, two overenthusiastic clown fish eager to begin. Or would it be more like stuffing a cat into a cat carrier for a trip to the vet – my kids legs stretched wide, trying not to get stuffed through the front […] Read More

This recipe is from Vegetarian Times Top-Rated Recipes, 2012. It’s a nice alternative side dish. This does make a lot, so you may want to cut the recipe in half it it’s a small crowd. 2 14-oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) ½ cup chopped red onion 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely minced (2 tablespoons) 1 clove garlic, minced (1 […] Read More