Bacon & Roasted Garlic Guacamole – Secret Recipe Club
It's Secret Recipe Club time once again - we get matched up with another food blogger and are charged with making any recipe off of their blog. It's…
Cinco de Mayo Party Recipes + Pin It Party!
There are plenty of reasons to throw a party this weekend: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, a good friend's first communion, my niece's birthday...or…
Broccoli Carrot Raisin Slaw – Secret Recipe Club
Oh happy day - the weather is finally getting warmer here in Philly which has me craving warm weather eats which is why I picked a slaw recipe for…
Mango Coconut French Toast Bake
Disclosure: Vita Coco compensated The Recipe ReDux (co-owned by ReganMillerJones, Inc. and Teaspoon Communications), to sponsor this recipe contest.…
Coconut Ginger Braised Asparagus
There is nothing better than sitting here at my computer snacking on leftover Coconut Ginger Braised Asparagus while actually writing about Coconut…
Coconut Ginger Chicken & Green Jasmine Rice
I admit, for this latest Recipe ReDux recipe contest , "Get Culinary With Coconut Water" sponsored by Vita Coco Pure coconut water, my mind drew…
Crostini Toasts with Orange Rhubarb Sauce + Cooking Light cookbook giveaway
You may be surprised by my pick as the most brilliant page among all the brilliant pages of The New Way to Cook Light, a new cookbook by Cooking…
Baked Eggs with Fennel Fronds – The Recipe ReDux
There are certain times in our lives that the kids and I sit around and watch a lot of Julia Child cooking videos. At first, they would ask, “Now…
Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad – Secret Recipe Club
It's time for another Secret Recipe Club post and this month I was assigned to food blogger Allison of Alli-n-Son (clever, eh?) I love her tagline…
Maple Bacon Scones for #IrishLove
Today, this blog is all about bacon. It is with bacon that one of the very best treats baked in my kitchen – ever – was created. These buttery…
Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil (Spaghetti Aglio e Olio) – The Recipe ReDux
This month's Recipe ReDux theme married two of my loves: food & movies. With the Academy Awards just days away, we ReDuxers were charged with…
Cumin & Chickpea Flatbread – Secret Recipe Club
Today feels like the first day of school - there's a little nervousness (that I've dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's) along with the…
Paella Soup for #souplove
Readers of this blog know there is no need for us to profess our #SoupLove. We love soup! There are no less than 17 soups - and this Paella Soup…
Skinny Banana Splits – Improv Challenge
It's a new year for the Improv Challenge and this month's theme is bananas & nutmeg - two ingredients I eat pretty much every day. Lately,…
Butternut Squash Gnocchi – The Recipe ReDux
If you need a last minute holiday gift for your favorite food lover, this month's Recipe ReDux theme has you covered - we all are…
Cherry Chocolate Chip Jubilee Jumbles – The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
Editor's note: A little problem with Ziplist caused me to lose half of this post yesterday - ack! So, a summary of the deleted content: 1) This…
Healthy Green Bean Casserole – The Recipe ReDux
I knew it was the perfect occasion to pull out my most dog-eared and most-sticky-noted old cookbook...because this month's theme for The Recipe ReDux…
Grilled Stickies {Football Friday}
Find out why these cinnamon bun-like strips are tailgate worthy - click here for my guest post and recipe for Grilled Stickies over at The…
CranberryLove: Holiday Cranberry Cake
The timing of this month's #CranberryLove bloghop was perfect. I just received a big bag of these gorgeous, ruby red fresh cranberries in my weekly…
Ginger Carrot & Sweet Potato Bisque {The Recipe ReDux}
"Orange You Glad It's Fall?" is this month's theme for The Recipe ReDux and here's my bah-humbug thought: Not exactly. You see, I'm a summer…
Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Bread – Improv Challenge
This month's Improv Challenge (hosted each month by Kristen @ Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker) was oats + raisins. I can't wait to see what…
Seven Layer Taco Dip Plus Tofu
Tofu was one of the foods I introduced very early on to my kids; in fact, along with avocados, large butter beans and bananas, cubes of tofu were a…
Grilled Tofu BLT Sandwich + Giveaway
Do you know "how to tofu"? Meaning do you cook with tofu? Dietitian confession: while I enjoy tofu when I eat out at Asian restaurants, I honestly…
FigLove: Fig & Pecan No Bake Bites
I was thrilled when figs where ultimately selected by our new food Love Bloghop leader, TR Crumbley as October's theme. I'm probably not alone in…
Blueberry Bread Pudding – {First on the First}
This month's First on the First theme? The humble bread pudding. The terms of food history, the story of bread pudding as a dessert began a bit like…
Caramelized Onion, Pepper & Cheddar Pie
Caramelized onions - the best way to enjoy onions to when your CSA share is full of bulbs week after week. It doesn't take much to cook them - a…
Sweet & Spicy Mango Kefir – The Recipe ReDux
I admit, I was stumped with this month's Recipe ReDux theme (the first and only recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians -join us!) which is…
Brown Sugar Zucchini Crumble Bars – Improv Challenge
I had the great pleasure to interview Gayle of IdahoFarmWife.net for a story on lentils that I did for an upcoming issue of Relish magazine. Right…
Cantaloupe Gazpacho – {First on the First}
As I mentioned a few posts back...baby #4 is expected any time now...which has led to many, ummm, side affects: #1 Forgetfulness and #2 Nesting. Both…
Baked Ricotta with Blueberries
Today I'm guest posting at Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker where "delicious doesn't have to be expensive" (love that tagline!) Kristen is the…
Beet & Apple Millet Salad
I'm so honored to be guest posting today on the blog of the brilliant mind behind the Improv Cooking Challenges. Deanna and I have had great fun…
Peachlove: Peach Sorbet Prosecco Cocktail
I've been waiting and waiting and waiting....for the thermometer to cool down below a steamy 95 here in Chicago. It hasn't. In the meantime, I've…
The Recipe ReDux: Cucumber Avocado Soup with Moroccan Chickpeas
As the umpteenth another heat wave hits the East coast (I swear I'm spending more time inside than out this summer), it's the Recipe ReDux to the…
Corn & Zucchini Tuna Burgers – Improv Challenge
It's begun already: Zucchini Season! This is the time of year when practically every recipe out of my kitchen must be adapted to include zucchini –…
TomatoLove: Roasted Tomato Crostata
Ahhh, July's FoodLove Bloghop theme is highlighting of one of my favorite foods on earth - the lovely tomato. Probably because I'm part Italian and…
June Foodie Penpals Reveal + Bev’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you are new to the Foodie Penpals concept, here's the scoop. It was started by Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean Blog last year. You simply get…
The Recipe ReDux: Dark Chocolate Mini Chiffon Cake
Happy One-Year Birthday Recipe ReDux! As Deanna mentioned in her birthday post, this past year has been filled with the fun of getting to 'know'…
The Recipe ReDux: Iced Lemon Biscotti Bites
Happy 1st birthday to The Recipe ReDux! In early 2011, Serena & I were fortunate enough to have our dietitian colleague and friend, Regan Jones…
#IceCreamLove: Rhubarb Ice Cream
Rhubarb sauce is (almost) the only topping not offered at my local Red Mango frozen yogurt franchise. But I wish it were. Rhubarb sauce is my…
May Foodie Penpal Reveal
Foodie Penpals was started by Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean blog last year. You simply get matched with another blogger or blog reader and send a…
Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfaits – Improv Challenge
This month's Improv Challenge (a creative monthly recipe challenge created by Kristen @ Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker) paired strawberries and…
Roasted Broccoli Panzanella Salad #SaladSocial
On several occasions, I’ve roasted broccoli until it’s smoky-sweet; but why, oh why have I never roasted cherry tomatoes? They emerge from the…
PastaLove: Gnocchi with Spring Greens & Crimini Mushrooms
When I learned pasta was the theme for this month's love bloghop, I had dozens upon dozens of recipes go through my mind. You see, pasta of any kind…
Homemade Soft Pretzels – {First on the First}
I’d been looking for a good excuse to make ‘authentic’ homemade soft pretzels ever since I saw this photo in the Chicago Tribune. The food…
April Foodie Penpals Reveal
Foodie Penpals is the brilliant concept started by Lindsey @ Lean Green Bean Blog last September. The program is simple, you get matched with…
The Recipe ReDux: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
The rhubarb in my garden is nearly ready - but still a little immature for one of my favorite desserts: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Luckily, I had some…
Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly Bread – Improv Challenge
Peanut butter & jelly. Just hearing the phrase brings waves of nostalgia and feelings of comfort. Everyone has their favorite way to eat it…
Ginger Lemongrass Fizz
Today I'm guest posting on Food Babbles - Kate is the co-founder of the fun "First on the First" monthly baking challenge, along with being a…
Berrylove: Easter Ricotta Rice Pie with Raspberry Glaze
Growing up, my memories from an Italian-American Easter included butter shaped like a lamb, sweet bread studded with dried fruits (baked in a coffee…
The Recipe ReDux: Honey Drizzled Chicken Skewers with Green Rice
This month's Recipe ReDux theme is "Stick With Maple Honey Sweetness" - we could use one or both of these natural sweeteners in a recipe. Now I…
Potato Cheddar Waffles – Improv Challenge
March is usually maple syrup season anywhere in the northern US. Ever since I lived in Boston and visited a western Massachusetts sugar shack on…
Asian Dumpling and Cabbage Soup – #greenslove
Here in Illinois this time of year, the only #green thing around in my little patch of suburbia is my green garlic scapes! They are about an inch…
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Eclairs – #FirstOnTheFirst
When I heard this month's First On The First challenge was eclairs, I admit I was a bit cocky. I've made cream puffs before and the pastry base or…
The Recipe Redux: Rich Hot Cocoa Mix
I had plans of reduxing an ooey-gooey chocolate dessert for this month’s Recipe ReDux post. But when we ran out of milk last week and my kids…
ChocolateLove: Chocolate Raspberry Calzones
It's no surprise that February's #love bloghop theme is...#chocolatelove! Compared to most themed posts where I can ponder for days/weeks, this month…
Chocolate Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches – {First On The First}
The Paris bakery sold only macarons - that's right a patisserie displaying brightly colored hot pink, lavender, mint green, baby blue and light brown…
CitrusLove: Tomatillo Salsa Verde with Lime Salt Tortilla Chips
It may be somewhat surprising, but winter is the season for sunny ripe citrus fruit. Limes, lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, blood oranges; they are…
Clementine Kissed Marshmallows – {First on the First}
Happy 2012! I'm excited to kick of the new year by committing to a new bloghop called First on the First. Created by Carrie of Poet In the Pantry and…
The Recipe Redux: Black-eyed Peas and Bacon
Black-eyed peas brought us a fair amount of luck in 2011. These ‘magic’ beans just appeared in our garden this year; and as coincidence would…
Vanilla Bean Spice Set {Holiday Recipe Exchange}
I'm not going to be grinchy and post how many shopping days until Hanukkah or Christmas. But at the very least, there is still time to make some…
Cookielove: Rosemary & Thyme Shortbread
It's a new month which means a new FoodLove bloghop! Nothing says holidays like homemade cookies and while I have the traditional ones - like press…
The Recipe ReDux: Pecan Date Breakfast Couscous
Think about it, why don't other grains get a place at the breakfast table the way oatmeal does? At least here in America, suggest serving a breakfast…
Pumpkin Spice Cookies {Holiday Recipe Exchange}
I love to make the classic, spongy cakey pumpkin cookies every autumn - you know the ones with the lick-it-off-the-top-first cream cheese frosting.…
BabyBoo Squash Honey Date Muffins {SquashLove}
The chicken man was selling squash. I had no idea what the patty pan-shaped, pale blue one was; but I knew it would be perfect for…
Cardamom Pear Pancakes {Holiday Recipe Exchange}
More kitchen results from Snowoctober. While it sure was winter weather over the weekend, we are pretty much back to lingering fall temperatures…
Arugula Pistachio Pesto Bread {Holiday Recipe Exchange}
Snow in Philly before Halloween? The dismal weather had this summer loving gal holed up in the kitchen over the weekend and it did get me thinking…
The Recipe Redux: Whole Pumpkin Cheddar Gratin
I asked myself, “Self, what’s the worst that could happen?...Maybe, that I’d be out the $3.00 I spent on the pumpkin at the farm? Plus, I’m…
Spicy Moroccan Hot Chocolate [Holiday Recipe Exchange]
After a cold snap the end of September, during which I too hastily put away all kids’ short-sleeved-attire, the days here in Chicago have turned…
AppleLove Bloghop – Apple, Brie & Bacon Foccacia
Apple Brie & Bacon Foccacia: October is here and what better time to share some apple love? One of the benefits of living where I do (outside…
The Recipe ReDux: Sicilian Relish
This month's Recipe ReDux theme is "Dressing For Success" (condiments, spreads and salad dressings) and almost immediately I knew I wanted to make…
{Football Friday} Canning Condiments
In my mind, tailgating is all about the condiments. Since I call Chicago my home, I cannot imagine a hot dog nestled within a bun without the…
#RiceLove Bloghop: Mango Coconut Rice with Candied Ginger
When I heard about the #ricelove bloghop on for the month of September featuring any kind of rice dish, I was eager to jump in. But with a…
{Football Friday} Pigskin Popcorn
Summer is leaving me but the one thing that gets my mind off of the falling leaves, crisp air and shorter days is watching college football. The…
Recipe Redux: Splendid Key Lime Frozen Yogurt
It’s not often that a recipe changes your life. But truly, the Key Lime Frozen Yogurt recipe I redux-ed for this month’s Recipe Redux frozen…
The Recipe ReDux: Cantaloupe Basil Agua Fresca Fizz
“Because every healthy recipe deserves to be delicious.” – Motto of the The Recipe ReDux (Click here to learn more about this super fun recipe…
Pie Party! Avocado Lime Ice Cream Pie
As soon as I heard about Shauna Ahern's (aka The Gluten Free Girl) Pie Party with two simple rules 1) make a pie and 2) blog about it on July 5 –…
The Recipe Redux: Grilled Watermelon Salad
In my house, the person who excels at backyard grilling is not the person who writes for this blog. That fact, however, will not prevent said blogger…
