Isn’t it just amazing how much color that fresh fruits and vegetables can add to a meal? As we do every Sunday, my family got together for lunch, and fruit was to be my contribution this past weekend. I love fresh pineapple, but had never bought a whole one. The spiny exterior has always seemed a bit daunting, and the courage to try it has always eluded me… until now.
Has anyone used one of those corers to get the pineapple started? I try to stay away …

For those of you who, like me, can stand in front of a bowl of pistachios for a good five minutes, just cracking them open and popping them down, this recipe may help to cure you of satisfy that craving. Pistachios really make an amazing topping for so many dishes. Remember the caramelized brussels sprouts topped with pistachios that I made for Thanksgiving? Yeeeaaahhhhh, um, pistachios. definitely. good.
Believe it or not, a couple of bags of those babies have actually somehow survived sitting on my shelf for …

Do you have preconceived notions about what a breakfast / lunch / dinner *should* be? As I was preparing dinner the other night, Abby asked what I was making. I had thought up this super-nutritious meal, and after telling her about it, she said “That’s it?” I think this is a very common response. We grow so accustomed to having the “typical” proportions in our meals: a main entree, a side or two, and possibly a dessert. Sometimes though, it’s fun to switch it up …

If you guys are anything like me, you may sometimes think about some of your favorite [fatty] foods and wonder “How can I make this more healthy, but still taste good?” You may not think it from some of my decadent posts on here, but I usually try to find ways to cut back on calories in the foods I prepare. Today, on our home edition of Extreme Breakfast Makeover, we are going to take on one of the most indulgent breakfasts ever: The pancake.
Pancakes are one of …

“I’ve never met a mushroom I didn’t like”. That is my Dad’s favorite way to joke with us about his mushroom fascination. No, not the special ‘shroom variety, but hey… a nicely prepared mushroom can be just as magical.

Ok, I have a confession to make. As I was browsing the produce the other night, I came upon this great buy, and actually found myself saying “Oh, fun!” out loud. Yes, I know I’m a dork. It takes a rare breed of dork mixed with foodie …