For those of you looking for a gluten-free alternative to the everyday PB & J, this makes a great stand-in. Especially if you’re allergic to PB. Be aware, though, that if you pack it in your kid’s lunch, you might need to send an extra napkin. It’s quite juicy. But it is delicious, and fairly healthy too! This…
These will be the hit of any party. They’re playful, colorful, and delicious! And they’re easy to make. You can also use red cherry tomatoes, but I find the yellow sunbursts have a sweeter accent to them that makes a nice compliment to the cucumber. Save Print Cucumber Basil Sandwich Prep time: 10 mins…
Introducing the distinguished pomegranate and the illustrious avocado…and here the twain shall meet. If you have not tried this daring duo, I highly encourage you to do so. Your mouth will water. This recipe has such a perfect mixture of sweet, tart, and salty, you’ll wonder how you could have gone all this time without knowing about it. And the…
When I was a kid my mom used to make homemade ketchup and I loved it. This recipe (adapted from food.com) is the closest thing I could find to her recipe, and it’s delish! It’ll bring you back and make you feel like a kid again–when there was no such thing as corn syrup in ketchup!…
This is a fun way to make vegetables more palatable for the lil’ guys. And for those of you with preschoolers, this recipe doubles as a perfect hands-on activity. It’s easy to make and involves dipping things, pushing buttons and scooping ingredients. My four-year-old not only loved helping, but she loved eating it too! We’ll…
This recipe has been adapted slightly from Emiril Legassy’s “Perfect French Fries” from the foodnetwork.com. And when I say “adapted” what I really mean is “dumbed down” since I don’t have a candy thermometer, a tea cloth, or peanut oil. And I don’t like to peel my potatoes. But these are yummy. Especially if you…
Perfecting the sweet potato fry is tricky. Most cooks complain they come out too soggy, too burnt, or too chewy. So we run off to Trader Joe’s and pay $7 for a 1/4 pound bag in the freezer section. And for what? One meal? Maybe two? This recipe will put all freezer bag fries, and even your grandmother, to…
