Recipes
Delicious, Nutritious, and Easy!
Pre (or Post) Game Banana Mini Muffins
Despite the fact they loved the cute, pretty snacks, they ALWAYS ask for muffins! In fact, one day, after a practice, one of the boys was sad because there were no muffins until the game on Saturday! I LOVE making these muffins because they give me the opportunity of...
Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein - Talk about a great 30 minute meal! My daughter and I were by ourselves for 2 weeks this summer (the boys were away at hockey camp), and she asked to if we could go out for Asian food. She loves Panda Express and even PF...
Cedar Plank Salmon
Asian Cedar Plank Salmon - Today I want to wish all you mother’s out there; you know, the shopper, cook, driver, errand-runner, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend! For MY Mother’s Day, all I want is to hang out in my backyard,...
Grilled Salmon with Korean Barbecue Glaze (Coconut Sugar)
Grilled Salmon with Korean Barbecue Glaze (Coconut Sugar) - I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, so the fact that coconuts and its products are all the rage now is pretty funny. I have vivid memories of my grandfather, Ito,...
Ground Turkey Black Bean Tacos
Ground Turkey Black Bean Tacos - I love ground turkey, mostly because my kids will eat it, so we have “Taco NIght” at our house a couple of times a month. We set up a “Taco bar” with all different ingredients and everyone picks what they want....
Leek, Potato and Asparagus Soup
Leek, Potato and Asparagus Soup - Healthy and Happy Passover/Easter! Today I decided to share some of my favorite brunch recipes. - olive oil (extra virgin), medium leeks (trimmed | washed | finely chopped), garlic (minced), new potatoes...
Ratatouille Panzanella Salad
Ratatouille Panzanella Salad - I LOVE Bobby Flay…his simple, fresh, grilled food has always been a favorite of ours. This last one is a must-try! He has (brilliantly) mixed two of my favorite summer dishes; Ratatouille, a stew made with...
Caprese Paninis
Caprese Paninis - I was in the garage the other day, looking for a platter, and what do I find? My panini maker! I LOVED that thing when we lived in Chicago, and I must admit I haven’t seen it in a long time. My daughter was disappointed the...
Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
Improved Orange Chicken Stir-Fry - Last night I spoke to one of my teams and we were discussing the best (and worst) choices at some of their favorite fast food places. Chinese food is always a favorite among teenagers, but our fast food...
The One-Pot Pasta Dish
The One-Pot Pasta Dish - Looking for something quick and easy to make tonight? Love this recipe! Adapted from Cooking Light, this is a one-pot dish sure to please everyone in the family! Best part: easy cleanup! The pasta is actually cooked in...