Some Simple Soups
A nourishing Fall meal of simple soup doesn't have to come from a can. Or a box. Or even the deli department of your local grocery store. Soup is just one of those dishes that comes together quickly to showcase great flavors, high nutrition and bold skill in the...
Penne with Spinach and Ricotta
When In Doubt, Noodles - Penne with Spinach and Ricotta Noodles are a go to dish at my house. We love them all kinds of ways, especially when they are in a naughty cream sauce. A pasta Alfredo is nice, but it neglects one of my favorite cheeses - ricotta! A fresh...
Feature Food Innovator: Valentina Solfrini
Imagine everything in the world of cooking that is real, whole, natural and beautiful. Now name it Hortus Cuisine. Because that's exactly what we did for this month's FFI feature. Valentina Solfrini is the writer, photographer and editor of Hortus Cusine - a blog that...
Chilli Tofu and Shiitake Thai Salad!
I said "Tofu" and A Chill Went Down His Back Saying the word tofu can send chills down the backs of diners, especially the die hard meat fans. If you believe it to be a perfect substitute for meat, you will no doubt be disappointed, but if you take a page from meat...
National Breakfast Month (for Dinner!)
Who ever says breakfast is the best meal of the day, anyhow? I won't lie - I love a good pancake, omelet or even granola bowl, but there's no reason those dishes need to be limited to the beginning of the day. Nay, I say all breakfast, all the time! And seeing as...
Tofu and Sweet Potato Thai Curry
A Good Thai Curry I love a good Thai curry! The complex spice of a curry paste with the creaminess of coconut milk and delicate citrus of lemon grass deliciously coating any variety of meat and vegetables is appealing on many levels. When I first started...
Recipe Ideas Series: Autumn Roasted Vegetables (aka Flavor)
Roasted Vegetables - All Flavor When I say the word "vegetables", what's the very first thing that comes to mind? Memories of boiled, bland vegetables plague many a childhood. At least they did in my neighborhood. Too many times have over-boiled cabbages soured the...
A Speedy Pulled Chicken
Pulled Chicken - Fast and Easy Who doesn't love a a good pulled chicken sandwich? I certainly do, especially one topped with a nice slaw! What's more is that I like a good pulled chicken sandwich during the week. In order to make this happen, a few short cuts are...
I Wish My Nonna Made Risotto!
My Grandma, My Nonna, My Risotto I loved my Grandmothers. Unfortunately, they have passed and are reading this blog from beyond. At least I assume so, they have yet to leave any comments in the comment section. Of course, I would never have said it...
Feature Food Innovator: Sandra Kehoe
Sandra kehoe - stay-at-home mom, photographer and blogger - creates a space on her blog Kitchen Apparel that allows her to share her journey to healthier eating and living with an ever-growing audience. It's her place to practice photography and keep a virtual food...
