This 4th of July gives us a brief reprieve from the unsettling year we’ve had so far. So let’s focus on having fun and keeping it simple with healthy easy 4th of July recipes that nourish our mind, body, and spirit. We NEED this after months of quarantine! Be Responsible With Your 4th of July […]
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New Mexican Cuisine at the Santa Fe School of Cooking
Take a Cooking Class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking Get a taste of New Mexico and explore New Mexican cuisine, and the difference between Mexican and New Mexican food, I highly recommend taking a cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. You will not be disappointed! During a class, you will […]
Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe
Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s popular drinking foods because it nourishes, satisfies the munchies, and pairs well with sake, beer, and natural wine. You can make okonomiyaki at home with this okonomiyaki recipe with dashi broth, umami-rich bonito flakes, and smoky Bourbon Barrel Foods Smoked Togarashi spice adding another layer of flavor. Exploring Japanese Drinking […]
Happy Birthday! Julia Child’s Sole Meuniére
Today marks the 106th birthday of the legendary Julia Child who, in 1963, charmed and inspired American cooks to try their hand at French cuisine on WGBH Boston’s pioneering television series, The French Chef. (Image credit: Paul Child/WGBH) Today would be Julia Child’s 106th birthday and we are celebrating her by cooking one of her favorite […]
Pearl Couscous with Greens, Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Bored with potato or pasta salads? Why not try a grain bowl recipe for a change of pace! I guarantee this flavorful couscous grain salad is a delight for the eyes and your palate and will have your friends and family begging for the recipe! Jump to Recipe In the past few weeks, I’ve made […]
“Some Like it Hot” Pepper Cheese, Chipotle, Mango + Pineapple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Thinking ahead to April and National Grilled Cheese Month! And, in honor of that, I’m reviving my Pepper Jack, chipotle, mango, pineapple grilled cheese creation because Some Like It Hot!! Indeed it is, and when I was approached by Tillamook to be a partner in their Grilled Cheese Recipepalooza, a month-long event dedicated to sharing Grilled […]
Penne Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Red Potatoes and Spring Vegetables
This is the fourth in my series featuring the popular potato, America’s favorite starch, in four main dish vegetarian recipes that are quick and easy enough to prepare on a weeknight after work, school, soccer practice, during homework time, etc. All are vegetarian recipes perfect for #MeatlessMonday, or Tuesday through Sunday. Jump to Recipe My […]
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast
It’s no surprise that the most popular recipe on She’s Cookin’ is Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast that I shared from the beloved Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, when her cookbook, “BarefootContessa, how easy is that” was released in 2010. Chicken continues to be the most popular meat in America and for good reason; it is […]
10 Naturally Delicious Sodium Substitutes
Ten natural salt substitutes to help you prepare deliciously healthy food at home that’s not boring or bland! Lowering your daily sodium intake is easier if you are preparing at least some of your meals at home because you are the one in control of how your food is cooked and seasoned. Too often what […]
Baked Brown Ale Potato Cheddar Enchiladas from Food on Tap Cookbook
Who isn’t a craft beer drinker these days what with the explosion of independent craft brewers in nearly every state of the Union? But have you tried cooking with your favorite brew? Admittedly, I am not an aficionado of craft beers, I am but a casual imbiber who enjoys a couple of cold IPAs on […]