Spring is a fabulous time of year for salads. The greens are plentiful and interesting. We are part of a CSA (community supported agriculture). This means that we pay a set amount for a share of the season’s crops. Every week, from June through November, we receive a share of that week’s harvest. In this […] Read more…
I absolutely love strawberry shortcake. I was having a dinner party last weekend, and I really wanted to serve strawberry shortcake for dessert. Strawberries, whipped cream and cake – what’s not to love? Well, the calories for one. Both we and our dinner guest are watching our calorie intake, so I decided to create a […] Read more…
This dish is one of my go-tos for entertaining. The complex flavors and colorful presentation are really impressive, but the dish is surprisingly easy to make. Made here with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and served with a whole wheat couscous, the dish qualifies in my mind as healthy as well. Though there are lots of […] Read more…
This recipe for whipped cauliflower is one of my absolute favorites. I won’t try to convince you that it tastes anything like mashed potatoes, but I actually believe it tastes equally as good and is just a fraction of the calories. Whipped Cauliflower Serves 2-4 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 tsp garlic […] Read more…
The low country boil – a truly epic event that just sings of early summer and lazy afternoons by the lake. I have wonderful memories of sipping sweet tea or lemonade, sitting in the shade anticipation of the meal to come growling in my belly. Unfortunately, living in NYC, I don’t exactly have a large […] Read more…