Entree Recipes

I’ve always struggled with preparing Asian recipes at home. I can’t get enough of spring rolls, pad thai, and curry when I dine out, but for some reason those recipes never transpire quite right at home. I don’t think I have enough patience or perhaps knowledge of the right ingredients. But, I keep trying and …

I love making these Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups when entertaining guests because they can be quickly prepped the night before and thrown into the oven 30 minutes before the guests arrive. This gives me time to tidy up and relax the day of the party so I can enjoy my time with my guests even …

The first rule of the 21 Day Fix is to talk about the 21 Day Fix, right?! Okay, maybe not. That’s doesn’t mean that I can’t talk about 21 Day Fix recipes. I didn’t really want to go on and on about my latest weight loss and healthy eating agenda because let’s be honest, it …

I know, I know, I’m so predictable. I’m jumping back on the health bandwagon as my New Year’s Resolution and this time I’m trying out the 21 Day Fix.  I’m no expert at this program because I’ve only been doing it for 5 days but I have found my favorite lunch recipe so far. I …

Have you made Grilled Cheese Sticks and Tomato Soup Shooters for your kids? It’s taken me a few years to get it, but I’ve learned that presentation is everything when serving my children a new food. If it looks fun and appetizing, they’re ten times more likely to give it a go. If it looks …

Eight years ago, I married into an Italian family. And thus began my introduction into all things pasta, fine cheeses, herbs and of course, local chicken: like the kind today’s sponsor, Foster Farms, offers. Italian has always been one of my most favorite cuisines, but I didn’t learn the true art of Italian cooking until watching …

Do any of you have a grandparent living with you? Multi-generational living can be quite a blessing, and in our case, it definitely is! My mom moved in with our family over the summer and now that autumn has begun, she and I are on top of our meal planning game. Last week, she whipped …

Did you know that October is officially National Vegetarian Awareness  Month? And October 1st is National Vegetarian Day. Woo-hoo! Given the fact that I’ve been a vegetarian for 12 years and now a vegan for 2 years, I’m all about this day! Today I’m sharing five delicious, mouth watering vegetarian recipes for you to try …

I love coffee. You love coffee. The world loves coffee. You’re probably drinking a cup (or two) of coffee as you are reading this. In honor of National Coffee Day, and because you can never get enough, I’ve rounded up 5 unique ways to get your coffee fix. Iced Coffee Popsicle – A chic way …

My husband and children took me out for lunch on Mother’s Day at the Border Grill in Santa Monica, Los Angeles owned by chef Susan Fenigar and Mary Sue Milliken who you may have seen on many shows on TV including Top Chef Master. Chef Susan Feniger was there greeting guests from table to table. She was …

I have the perfect recipe for your 4th of July BBQ: Armadillo Eggs! Armadillo eggs? “Sounds like something from Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmerman,” I hear you cry. Don’t worry, I’m not giving you a recipe for an actual egg from an armadillo. This delicious southern dish is cream cheese stuffed jalapeños wrapped in ground …

Summer season is around the corner and that means two things. One, wonderful weather that will take us outside often. Two, I have less time for meal prep and definitely don’t want to spend that short time with the heat of the stove or oven. That’s why this recipe for Greek Orzo Pasta is perfect …