Cooking dinner tonight with my new BFF, The Hestan Cue. This is seriously one of the *hottest* gadgets on the market, and my new favorite kitchen accessory. It makes preparing meals a breeze and not to mention, puts a world-class culinary experience at your fingertips. The Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System is a total game-changer, with Bluetooth […]

True life: I’m addicted to heirloom tomatoes! But seriously… I really am. I’ve been using them in everything lately, and this salad is my favorite way to eat them. This simple preparation brings out the best in seasonal produce and fresh herbs. A simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and some salt and […]

Hummus, a dip/spread traditional in many Middle Eastern countries, is usually made with chick-peas (garbanzo beans), but I like to use white beans for a change of pace. Not only that, it’s very simple to “dress up”. Today I will show you how to add pureed roasted beets, and pesto to the dip, to make […]

You say tomato… I say, let’s cook with them! Heirloom tomato season is here, and a rainbow of plump, juicy heirloom tomatoes are popping up in stores. There is nothing I love more than crusty bread, topped with soft mozzarella cheese and heirloom cherry tomatoes. This crostini makes a wonderful appetizer, lunch, or dinner (when […]

Listen, I love tacos. I love them for lunch, I love them for dinner, and I especially love them for late-night snacks. I love them with meat and I love them with beans, and I’ll happily eat them any day of the week (whoever came up with the idea of “Taco Tuesday” was severely limiting […]

The unofficial start of summer is this weekend, and you’re going to need some salads to pair with your Memorial Day burgers, dogs and steak! This spicy Grilled Corn and Strawberry Quinoa Salad is a refreshing burst of summer flavors all in one bowl. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meat and is a guaranteed crowd […]

When the weather is warm and the cold drinks are flowing, there’s no accompaniment quite like perfectly crisp crostini topped with ripe summer fruits and vegetables. This scrumptious appetizer is sure to satisfy guests’ cravings for fresh blueberries, corn, tomato, avocado and so much more. Eminently snackable, this crowd-pleaser is not too heavy, and provides […]

Treat the special women in your life to a delicious and totally doable cheese board and wine pairing this Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed this weekend and give mom want she really wants, a selection of gourmet cheese, Italian meats, fruit, crackers and Banfi Rosa Regale. This sparkling red wine made from Brachetto d’Acqui […]

There is nothing more comforting than coming home after a long day at work to a bowl of hot soup and fresh bread. This creamy Corn Chowder mix from Stonewall Kitchen is the perfect dish to warm you from the inside out on those chilly spring days. Expand your soup options with this delicious combination […]

Looking for a seasonally appropriate, bursting with flavor and gorgeous green hues dinner idea? This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring – asparagus, peas and spring onions – making it a fabulous dish to kick off the season. The sauce works best with flat egg pasta, preferably homemade […]