Hi everybody!! Sorry for the long hiatus...I didn't plan to take the whole summer off, but, well, we've had a lot going on. First of all, we moved! After 9 years of city life and a year and a half entertaining a munchkin with a lot of energy in a 2 bedroom apartment, we finally decided … Continue reading Summer in review…I’m back!!
Carrot Coconut Muffins
Ok, I'll admit it right up front, this is the third time I'm posting a variation of this recipe - first as carrot cupcakes, and the second time as carrot zucchini muffins. But I promise, these muffins keeps getting healthier AND better, so even if you're sick of hearing about them, I want to remember what I … Continue reading Carrot Coconut Muffins
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
**This post has been updated since it's original posting date in December 2009** My husband and I love pasta. We could, and do, eat it several times a week, every week. Usually we just make some pasta to toss with veggies and some chicken, but every once in a while we need to dress pasta … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
100% Whole Wheat Bread
If you had asked me 2 years ago if I bake, I would have told you that I love cooking, but really don't enjoy baking - too annoying having to measure everything and be so precise. Then I discovered that muffins are the perfect family snack and really don't require a ton of work, so … Continue reading 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Coconut Muffins – Update
Hi everyone! A couple of weeks ago I told you about the Coconut Muffin recipe I found on Sweet + Natural. Well, I'm happy to report that they have become one of the munchkin's favorites, and mine, too! I really want to make them part of my regular rotation, but was still a little concerned because … Continue reading Coconut Muffins – Update
Double Chocolate Cookies
Last weekend, hubby requested a family dinner out for Father's Day. With the munchkin's 6:30pm bedtime, we don't often go out for dinner as a family because really, who wants to eat at 5pm?? But for Father's Day, hubby gets whatever we want, so at 4:45pm we packed up and headed out to try an … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookies
Caesar Salad
Historically, I have not been especially good at serving a vegetable with every dinner. In an effort to be better at this, salad has become my back-up veggie when I don't have something else specifically planned. Generally I get some mesclun greens and toss with whatever other veggies we have around (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) … Continue reading Caesar Salad
Edamame Hummus and Spiced Pita Chips
I love to entertain, but at some point I got into a rut where every time I had people over and needed snacks and/or appetizers, hummus with veggies and pita chips from a bag appeared on the table. Yummy, but boring. So a couple of years ago when I volunteered to bring munchies to a … Continue reading Edamame Hummus and Spiced Pita Chips
Coconut Muffins
This weekend, hubby's sister and her husband are coming to NYC for an anniversary weekend getaway. They'll be staying with us Friday night, and then moving to a hotel for the next 2 nights (not sure why they don't consider staying on a hard pull-out couch in a room with no door and getting woken … Continue reading Coconut Muffins
Chicken Teriyaki
In the past, one of my favorite cooking shortcuts was to pour a store-bought marinade over some meat and cook it up. These marinades were always super-tasty and easy to have on hand, turning some chicken breasts from the freezer into an easy weeknight meal. Unfortunately, the more I become obsessed with reading ingredient lists, the … Continue reading Chicken Teriyaki
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 