(Image courtesy of Getty Images, via PJ Media) It is incredibly tempting to load up on apples at this time of year. Everywhere you turn, there are options to buy bushels of them. And if you take a day to go to a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard, there is no way that you’re…
If you had any hope for maintaining your waistline this holiday season, you might want to reconsider. We all know that the time between Halloween and New Year’s Day is a time for celebration, family, and, of course, indulging in delicious food. But now we have something even more sinful to contend with—beyond turkey, stuffing,…
Bolognese, or meat sauce, happens to be a huge hit in my house. My picky toddler gobbles it up when it’s on his pasta, and my husband goes back for seconds. I don’t think this is a coincidence. It is really tasty. I have been cooking up a storm in preparation for Baby #2, and…
(Image Courtesy of Shutterstock via PJ Media) Despite having a huge belly in my eighth month of pregnancy, I have gotten to be very ambitious. At least in the kitchen. While I probably should be putting my feet up at the end of the day, I am cooking up a storm. When I had my…
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock, via PJ Media) My husband and I were caught like deer in headlights. We knew that bringing home a newborn wouldn’t be easy. But we had no clue just how much it would turn our worlds upside down. When we first arrived home from the hospital, Jake slept peacefully in his…
New Yorkers think that their thin-crust pizza is the best (and I’m a little biased in this area). Those who hail from Chicago strongly believe in their deep-dish. In Los Angeles, you’ll almost exclusively find brick oven pies, and in practically every shopping mall and airport across America, you’ll probably happen upon the Sbarro chain.…
In the summer months, especially in high heat and humidity, sometimes you just want to eat a light, healthy meal. Fried or heavy food can be unappealing, and can work against any fitness plans you hoped to maintain for beach and pool time. Salmon is my go-to for a nutritious meal because it packs such…
Spaghetti alla puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian dishes. While the best I ever had was in Rome, I have found that the recipe never disappoints, no matter where you get it. The dish is tangy and mildly salty, and I always find myself cleaning my plate. While thinking about what kind of recipe…
In this series of recipes, I am highlighting the wonderful produce that is in-season in the summer. This week, I couldn’t resist focusing on delicious bell peppers. You can use any color that you’d like – but keep in mind that the red ones are slightly sweeter than the green. I like to change it…
Tomatoes! Of course we can get them year-round, but they are literally ripe for the picking in the summer. Right now they are sweet and juicy and perfect for countless recipes. While there is nothing wrong with eating produce that isn’t technically in season, eating a fruit or vegetable at its peak means it is…
