Tip: Use Muffin Tins for Freezing
Did you know a standard-sized muffin tin holds just about 1/2 cup of just about anything? Did you know Ziploc freezer bags are the...
Magic Three-Ingredient Pasta Sauce
The first time I read about this recipe, I was a doubter. Canned tomatoes, butter, and an onion? Sure, I thought, sounds okay and...
Glazed Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
When life gives you lemons … and poppyseeds … and greek yogurt … make these muffins. Not that life is really likely to give...
Coffee Ice Cubes
Spring is in full swing, which means it’s the time of year for iced coffee, and I’ve got a secret for the strongest iced...
Hearty Slow-Cooker Bulgur Chili
This week, I’m all about coffee. What does coffee have to do with chili, you ask – and especially bulgur chili (and what the...
Grilled Black Bean Burritos with Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce and Optional Chicken
Still looking for the perfect Cinco de Mayo dinner? Look no further. These grilled burritos make an easy, delicious, and festive meal – especially...
Fresh Lime Margaritas
There’s no margarita like a margarita made with fresh-squeezed lime juice. Period. And once you try these, I can all but guarantee you’ll forever...
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Though spring is in full swing, we’ve still had plenty of rainy, blustery, and just plain gray days around here. Which, I suppose, shouldn’t...
Lemon Spaghetti
I adore this Lemon Spaghetti recipe, not only because it’s really good, but also because it comes together in a snap. It’s perfect for...
How to Make Vegetable Broth from Scraps
Gobs of my recipes call for vegetable broth. Even, say, soup that could have chicken in it. The main reason is obvious: most of...
Balsamic Marinated Asparagus
This marinated asparagus recipe is gracing our dinner table quite a lot these days. It’s simply tender asparagus, served after it’s soaked in this...
Glazed Vanilla Bean Cookies
Yesterday was the perfect day. I got out of the house early and took my little one to a “Baby and Me” story time...