Onion Dip

I told you all about my love for onion dip when I was a kid when I shared my version of Mark Bittman's Veggie Dip. I also shared another dip recipe - Spinach Leek Dip - which is also delicious. But sometimes nothing quite replaces classic onion dip served with potato chips - times like … Continue reading Onion Dip →

Delicious Whole Grain Waffles

If there's one thing I've learned in the past 2 years since I started this blog, it's that homemade foods are often simpler than they appear. I grew up on Eggo frozen waffles, with the occasional homemade version from Bisquick (until one day my dad decided the ancient, caked-on waffle maker was just way too … Continue reading Delicious Whole Grain Waffles →

Crunchy Nut Bars

In my post on Coconut Granola Bars, I mentioned that I've been looking for the perfect bar recipe for ages with very little success. Well, in a stroke of really good luck, it seems like I've found two great recipes in just a few short weeks! One of the blogs I follow is called Enlightened … Continue reading Crunchy Nut Bars →

Guest Blog

Hi everyone! I usually stick to recipes and their stories on this blog, but in addition to cooking, I spend tons of time reading, thinking, and talking about the best ways to feed kids. This week, my friend Laura Cipullo at Whole Nutrition Services asked me to guest blog about how I feed my kids … Continue reading Guest Blog →

Coconut Granola Bars

Most of you are probably unaware, but I have been obsessively making various kinds of granola and protein bars for months. I have a serious addiction to NuGo Organic Double Dark Chocolate protein bars, which I have been trying to break for ages. Not only are they expensive and loaded with sugar, but I hate … Continue reading Coconut Granola Bars →

White Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine)

Would you believe me if I told you that you could make a sandwich bread at home that's 100% whole grain, simple as can be, and is light and fluffy? If you took my advice and have a bread machine, you can try this recipe for yourself and see if you agree! As I have … Continue reading White Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) →

Salmon Burgers

Here we go with another late-summer burger recipe, this time featuring salmon! Throughout my life I have not been a huge fan of food that "lived under water", but with all of the talk about salmon being such a healthy food, I felt I owed it to myself and my family to get it into … Continue reading Salmon Burgers →

Yogurt Veggie Dip

As a kid (and young adult!) I used to look forward to family get-togethers, where there would almost always be a bowl of onion dip made from sour cream and dried soup mix, which I would load onto potato chips. Healthy, right? This is a snack I wouldn't dream of serving now that I focus … Continue reading Yogurt Veggie Dip →

Basic Cole Slaw

For a long time I thought I didn't like cole slaw. I am generally not a huge fan of mayo, and also assumed that I didn't like cabbage for no particular reason (I am slowly working my way through all of the foods I still have residual fears of from being a really picky kid!). … Continue reading Basic Cole Slaw →

Barbecue Turkey Burgers

Sorry it's taken me until mid-August to post this recipe, but at least it's in time for your Labor Day barbecue! I am a big fan of a traditional hamburger made with grass fed ground beef, but every once in a while I like to switch things up and use turkey. I've found, however, that … Continue reading Barbecue Turkey Burgers →