Roasted Eggplant Dip with Whole Grain Crackers I always think it’s fun when you have something in your fridge, just looking at you like “So, what are you going to do with me? Any ideas? Please, just don’t throw me away!”. Such was the case with an eggplant I bought recently. When I was growing […]
Homemade Granola-Regular or Gluten Free
Granola with Strawberries and Vanilla Yogurt Granola can be very expensive. Have you ever wondered how to make it? It’s quite easy. You need the right ingredients, a big bowl and a rimmed sheet pan. That’s it. Oh, I suppose a good recipe helps, too. Granola is a great snack. It can be used with […]
Time to Try Pad Thai
Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai Think your family won’t eat Thai food? Have you tried Pad Thai? It’s basically noodles in a sweet sauce. At some point, we realized our kids liked it when they tried it in a restaurant. They are not crazy about cilantro but they love the rest. Hmm, sauteed shrimp […]
Crock Pot Corned Beef
Yes, it can be done. I mean, in theory, it should be a no-brainer, right? Well, I felt the need to test so that’s what I did this week. I really like the Trader Joe’s one. It’s all natural corned beef, no added nitrites/nitrates, hormone free. It comes in a brine with seasonings. I put […]
Focus on Nutrition
I think I’m doing pretty good these days when it comes to what we eat. It always could be better but it’s relative. When I think about what I used to eat 5 years ago and what I eat now, it’s a big improvement. Being pregnant and having kids has opened my eyes to nutrition […]
Organic Crock Pot Vegetable Soup
I had already posted a crock pot soup recipe but I wanted to make a super simple one. That one is this. As you see in the picture, the only real effort with this soup is chopping the veggies and opening one can. Once you do that, you’ll have a delicious and super-nutritious soup 3 […]
Amy’s List of Essential Kitchen Tools and Equipment
I hope you read this blog not just because you want a new recipe but maybe because you look to me for advice in the kitchen. Cooking utensils and gadgets are things I love and I feel they make my life easier. Creating a good meal is a combination of good food and the right […]
Weeknight Meals-BBQ Chicken Tenders
I recently attended the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. When I used to go to the Food Show in NYC back in college, I remembered it being about how many samples we could find and gadgets we could leave with. This time, I went looking for products that I like to term “my kid […]
Party Food for the Holidays
You walk in the grocery store. The party is starting in 60 minutes. What do you do besides the standard hummus and crackers and tortilla chips and salsa? There are many options out there and I’m here to help. It’s not to say there’s anything wrong with those dishes; you just might want some variety. […]
No Time to Cook
The other night, we had eaten a late lunch. The kids didn’t eat that much (do Christmas cookies count?). So, around 5:30, I looked in the freezer. Lucky for me, I had just been to Trader Joe’s. I love their spinach lasagna and used to feed it to the kids when they were younger when […]
