Food Recipes

My middle child (and oldest son) has definitely taken after his mama with his love of baking. Actually, if you ask him, he doesn’t just like to bake but he also likes to cook. You see, I definitely see the difference, as I consider “cooking” as making actual meals and things that might taste good …

Prepare yourself for a new type of French Toast: one that is taken up a notch with a spiced maple syrup! The subtle difference of infusing your maple syrup with fragrant spices such as cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns and cloves is what transforms a classic dish into a gourmet dish. The addition of orange zest adds an extra …

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 …

We don’t always have lots of time in the morning to make a complete breakfast but these recipes are healthy, delicious, and easy ideas that you can grab and eat on the go! Egg Muffins. I make these for my husband every week. They are filled with cheese and all his favorite veggies. They only come …

The beginning of the year always has mixed emotions for me: it’s a sad ending to a long holiday vacation but at the same time, I’m ready to get a fresh start to my usual routine.  If you’re like me, your holiday diet has consisted of carbs, cheese, and a ton of sugar, and your body is …

Today I’m sharing 8 breakfast ideas that you can make overnight in your refrigerator. Because lets face it, we don’t all have time to make a hearty, nutritious, and filling breakfast each morning! These are amazing ideas and will have you prepared and feeling great for the rest of the day! Avocado Lime Mousse. This raw …

Several years ago my husband and I had our anniversary dinner at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach. Every bite of my meal was phenomenal but the cheese rolls that were brought out before the meal were especially memorable. They were not your typical cheese rolls. That light, soft and chewy texture with the fantastic melt in your mouth cheesiness has …

This week I decided to go through my freezer to use up anything I have so I can start the new year with a fresh start. I always have extra ingredients that I’m left with after baking that I throw into the freezer for later use and unfortunately, they are usually not found again until …

If you want to indulge in a chocolatey, oooey gooey, satisfying dessert but would like to eat clean, this Guilt-Free Chocolate Lava Cake will surely fulfill your desires. The texture is like a sponge cake with a creamy center that tastes like chocolate cake batter. This is my go-to recipe when I get those late night cravings …

The Christmas holiday is right around the corner so I headed back to WBTV Charlotte this morning to talk about how to make the holiday table fun for the kids. Here are the tips that I shared on-air. Whether they help pick the color scheme, set the table or craft the centerpiece, let kids have a …

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and like you, I can’t wait! It’s great to get together with friends and family, reflect and give thanks for all the blessings in your life, and the best part of all, eat good food!! When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I am a traditionalist. I don’t mind new …