A Burger Salad You’ll Be Eating All Summer
A great bun can make a burger, but more often than not it’s just a filler, doing little more than serving as a vehicle to get the burger to your...
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Oops, it’s Soup! Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Soup with Roasted Tomatoes, Pan Fried Mushrooms and Grilled Chicken
Sometimes things don’t turn out as planned, but they still turn our really, really, really good. This soup is one of them. It was actually intended to be a spaghetti...
Paleo Shrimp and Grits {Whole30}
While sitting on the bank of the Mississippi River eating beignets, I recently texted my husband “I could live here.” I’m talking about New Orleans of course, and I really...
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken Breasts
I have a pet peeve that involves bacon. You’re at the store, and you pick a package up. You look at it and think, “hey, this bacon looks pretty good – look at...
On My First Race Win, and the Importance of Showing Up Rain or Shine
I’ve never thought of myself as a competitive athlete. In fact, I don’t know that I’ve ever won anything more athletic than a round of mini golf. Even if you go...
A Taste of Brazil with Chef Bia
One of the best things about having gained a reputation among friends as a total foodie is when friends want to teach you their specialty,or their family’s specialty. Why YES...
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Buns with Cereal Milk Icing
When I was a little girl I used to love the Pillsbury cinnamon buns that came in a tube. I only ever ate them at my Grandparent’s house, but sometimes I would...
Sweet Potato Crusted Quiche with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbed Ricotta
This quiche came out of a failed first attempt at perfection. Those of you with an older sibling have probably used that line before. But really, all chefs know that...
Why send a thank you card when you can host a thank you brunch?
When my Grandad passed a week before Christmas, I was set to be on a plane later that evening. I really wanted Courtney with me and the family, but we didn’t have dog...
Classic Carrot Cake with Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting {Bakeolution}
Good Friday to you all! This is perhaps the first day in the history of working adulthood that Courtney has a day off that I don’t. Ah, now I know...