Vanilla Fig Gingersnap Bites {guest post}
February 1, 2012 – 10:19 am | 15 Comments

Carlene from Carlene’s Figments is sharing one of her “Healthy Hostess” recipes. It looks stunning yet couldn’t be easier!

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cajun shrimp stew
September 14, 2011 – 1:42 pm | 6 Comments
cajun shrimp stew

A delicious and healthy stew that comes straight from Emeril’s new cookbook, “sizzling skillets and other one-pot wonders”!

{Giveaway} Smucker’s Gift Basket!
August 30, 2011 – 2:16 pm | 58 Comments
{Giveaway} Smucker’s Gift Basket!

Win these great ice cream bowls, $75 to spend however you like at Cooking.com plus an assortment of Smucker’s goodies!

the BEST egg casserole
August 23, 2011 – 6:51 pm | 6 Comments
the BEST egg casserole

My favorite egg casserole, plus 12 great reasons to eat your eggs!

how to taste cheese
August 14, 2011 – 10:55 am | 3 Comments
how to taste cheese

{really bad iPhone pic – oh, beloved camera, where did you go?}
But I’m not bitter ;-)
Last week I invited a few of my groovy local friends over to drink wine and taste the difference between …

3-minute breakfast hash
August 8, 2011 – 9:23 am | 6 Comments
3-minute breakfast hash

Making a healthy and delicious breakfast is easier than you think!

quick tomato gratin
July 30, 2011 – 1:47 pm | 2 Comments
quick tomato gratin

What to do with that surplus of summer tomatoes? Try this quick & easy gratin!

Meeting Marcus Samuelsson
July 27, 2011 – 9:40 am | 3 Comments
Meeting Marcus Samuelsson

Looking forward to meeting acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson in DC’s Eastern Market this Friday!

the secret to a killer margarita
July 26, 2011 – 9:47 am | 9 Comments
the secret to a killer margarita

Learn the simple secret to making killer margaritas!

grilled shrimp with garlic & beer
July 1, 2011 – 10:00 am | 11 Comments
grilled shrimp with garlic & beer

Happy Fourth of July! Try this easy recipe for grilled shrimp with beer & garlic. Quick & easy but crazy good!

easy caprese bites
June 14, 2011 – 11:45 am | 15 Comments
easy caprese bites

Easy Caprese Bites are an easy and elegant way to serve caprese salad. Make a quick balsamic reduction and it becomes heavenly!

Hook, Line & Dinner
June 7, 2011 – 8:15 am | One Comment
Hook, Line & Dinner

Check out my chat with Ben Sargent, host of the Cooking Channel’s new Hook, Line & Dinner!

Help Renovate the White House
June 5, 2011 – 8:58 am | 23 Comments
Help Renovate the White House

The Aldie Heritage Association needs our help for a very cool project!

Roasted Salmon with Tarragon-Lemon Mustard
May 24, 2011 – 2:30 pm | 2 Comments
Roasted Salmon with Tarragon-Lemon Mustard

The easiest dinner you’ll ever make – and it’s healthy, too!

Sesame Crusted Asian Scallops
May 23, 2011 – 5:01 pm | 3 Comments
Sesame Crusted Asian Scallops

Here’s another easy recipe that makes fast work out of dinner using Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing.

Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups
May 23, 2011 – 2:40 pm | 4 Comments
Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups

This recipe took second in Saucy Mama’s “Fab with Five” recipe contest!

Saucy Mama – Win It!!
May 18, 2011 – 9:33 am | 27 Comments
Saucy Mama – Win It!!

My favorite condiment company is giving away three bottles from their new line! Easy to enter, easy to win!