grilled shrimp tostadas with jalapeno mango slaw
May 11, 2013 – 12:39 pm | 2 Comments

Diced Jalapenos, in a jar.

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a world without fish
May 3, 2011 – 9:37 am | 16 Comments
a world without fish

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

“Only recently has science come to understand that a fish will usually only have between one and six surviving babies, just like a mammal or a bird.”
That’s just one of the …

balsamic vinaigrette salad
April 28, 2011 – 9:36 am | 5 Comments
balsamic vinaigrette salad

With all the cooking that I do, most of the time it’s the simple things that I love the most. This balsamic vinaigrette salad is one of my easy favorites that I typically make at …

The Importance of Breakfast Nutrition
April 27, 2011 – 1:19 pm | 8 Comments
The Importance of Breakfast Nutrition

On April 20, 2011, Kellogg hosted its second virtual breakfast in TheMotherhood to discuss the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines and the importance of a nutritious breakfast to start the day.

Join me for a virtual chat!
April 18, 2011 – 8:35 am | No Comment

Happy Monday!
I haven’t been around for a few weeks and I have to say I’ve really missed it. There are so many things I need to share – I was in a video that my …

Asparagus Soup with Coconut Lemon Crème Fraiche
April 2, 2011 – 9:31 am | 11 Comments
Asparagus Soup with Coconut Lemon Crème Fraiche

I’m obsessed with asparagus. It’s the perfect vegetable – easy to clean and trim with so many different ways to prepare it that I often have trouble deciding.

Chef Takashi Yagihashi at Metro Center April 6th
April 1, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Chef Takashi Yagihashi at Metro Center April 6th

DC Foodies!! Here’s a fun event I heard about that looks like it’s not-to-miss! I’m still not certain that I can swing it but I’m trying to rearrange my schedule so I can make it…crossing …

Gourmoo Cookoff Giveaway Winner!
March 24, 2011 – 9:16 am | No Comment
Gourmoo Cookoff Giveaway Winner!

See that little number on the right hand side of the photo? Yes, that 25 there…that’s the winning number! Congrats to John DL for winning the $50 gift card to Amazon as well as $25 …

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano
March 22, 2011 – 3:36 pm | 16 Comments
Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano

It’s asparagus season! Try this easy yet elegant salad.

Gourmoo Cookoff: Finale, Wild Card!
March 16, 2011 – 9:23 am | 28 Comments
Gourmoo Cookoff: Finale, Wild Card!

The exciting finale to the Gourmoo Cookoff! Leave a comment and be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card!

Gourmoo Cookoff: Episode 4, Desserts
March 15, 2011 – 11:02 am | No Comment
Gourmoo Cookoff: Episode 4, Desserts

I was so thrilled that Robert did such an amazing job in this episode! It would have been great if he’d won but I was at least happy that he’d redeemed himself with his awesome …

Expanding Your Family’s Palate By Placating Picky Eaters
March 8, 2011 – 7:45 am | No Comment
Expanding Your Family’s Palate By Placating Picky Eaters

Struggling with picky eaters? Here are some great tips on how to cope!

The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 3, Entrees
March 6, 2011 – 9:00 am | No Comment
The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 3, Entrees

This was an incredibly tough round for the contestants – and for the judges. When the food rocked, it was such a pleasure to cheer them on, but when it was bad – and this round was pretty bad – it made for a really tough job.

The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 2, Side Dishes
February 23, 2011 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 2, Side Dishes

And the Gourmoo Cookoff continues! Check out all the delicious
side dishes created by our amazing contestants!

Cooking Connections
February 22, 2011 – 9:20 am | One Comment
Cooking Connections

I’m co-hosting an upcoming class in the Web’s first-ever virtual cooking school, Cooking Connections, and I would love for all of you to join me!

8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease
February 21, 2011 – 9:45 am | 17 Comments
8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease

A delicious and foolproof plan to lower your risk of a second heart attack by up to 70 percent.

white bean & italian sausage stew
February 20, 2011 – 9:26 am | 12 Comments
white bean & italian sausage stew

This White Bean Stew with Italian Sausage has only a few ingredients yet has a wonderful flavor!

s’mores cupcakes
February 18, 2011 – 1:02 pm | 28 Comments
s’mores cupcakes

This recipe for s’mores cupcakes is the absolute BEST!

The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 1, Appetizers!
February 17, 2011 – 9:01 am | 6 Comments
The Gourmoo Cookoff – Episode 1, Appetizers!

Watch this fun cooking competition with a grand prize of a culinary vacation!

penne with butternut squash and goat cheese
February 8, 2011 – 3:25 pm | 18 Comments
penne with butternut squash and goat cheese

An easy and deliciously different pasta dish – perfect for fall!

empanadas!
February 5, 2011 – 3:42 pm | 11 Comments
empanadas!

A great appetizer for your Super Bowl spread!