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

Diced Jalapenos, in a jar.

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gazpacho {presentation & freezing tips, too}
June 8, 2012 – 8:36 pm | 58 Comments
gazpacho {presentation & freezing tips, too}

Eating healthy the delicious and easy way!

i’ll take a salted caramel sauce, straight up
June 6, 2012 – 9:35 am | 32 Comments
i’ll take a salted caramel sauce, straight up

Just add salt.

asparagus, goat cheese & bacon tart
May 18, 2012 – 3:08 pm | 24 Comments
asparagus, goat cheese & bacon tart

Easy and elegant.

Eat, Write, Retreat
May 16, 2012 – 9:01 am | 13 Comments
Eat, Write, Retreat

All about the food blogging conference Eat, Write, Retreat in downtown DC.

$500 Gift Card Giveaway {Whole Foods or Williams Sonoma}
May 15, 2012 – 10:40 am | 255 Comments
$500 Gift Card Giveaway {Whole Foods or Williams Sonoma}

Win a gift card to your choice of either Williams Sonoma or Whole Foods!

honey-chipotle baked beans
May 14, 2012 – 12:50 pm | 22 Comments
honey-chipotle baked beans

Make these your best and easiest ever by dressing up some straight from the can.

mothers day ideas
May 10, 2012 – 1:01 pm | 8 Comments
mothers day ideas

Some ideas for Mothers Day!

one simple step that’s changing my life
May 8, 2012 – 10:02 am | 78 Comments
one simple step that’s changing my life

When Monica Bhide spoke yesterday at the Eat, Write, Retreat conference, the room was listening. She had a powerful message for all of us: “Why are you doing what you are doing? Who are you and what do you represent?”

strawberry & apple whole wheat cookies
May 7, 2012 – 3:44 pm | 17 Comments
strawberry & apple whole wheat cookies

You’ve heard of replacing oil with applesauce? Try strawberry puree instead!

mini greek pizzas
May 2, 2012 – 12:40 pm | 16 Comments
mini greek pizzas

Easy and healthy mini pizzas plus a tip for how to make meals through the week much easier!

skillet cookie {with toffee & chocolate chips}
April 23, 2012 – 9:37 am | 17 Comments
skillet cookie {with toffee & chocolate chips}

Everything all in one pan, even the mixing!

Strawberry Flan {regular and lactose-free versions}
April 20, 2012 – 10:35 am | 12 Comments
Strawberry Flan {regular and lactose-free versions}

A healthy dessert that won’t break the scale!

ham & swiss bread pudding with whipped dijon cream
April 9, 2012 – 2:49 pm | 20 Comments
ham & swiss bread pudding with whipped dijon cream

Yet another tasty way to use up your leftover Easter ham!

fig & orange glazed ham {easter recipe}
April 7, 2012 – 8:13 am | 8 Comments
fig & orange glazed ham {easter recipe}

Quick and easy Easter Ham.

the best deviled eggs {pastel-striped for easter}
April 5, 2012 – 10:41 am | 24 Comments
the best deviled eggs {pastel-striped for easter}

Give your deviled eggs some flair this Easter!

Hash Brown Quiche with Asparagus & Swiss
April 3, 2012 – 11:29 am | 41 Comments
Hash Brown Quiche with Asparagus & Swiss

Quiche with hash brown crust and crispy top, too! Perfect recipe for Easter Brunch.

mini berry pies
April 3, 2012 – 9:50 am | 22 Comments
mini berry pies

3-ingredient berry pies.

creamy custard & berry tarts
April 2, 2012 – 6:50 pm | 19 Comments
creamy custard & berry tarts

Just six ingredients!

Beer & Chipotle Fish Taco Bites
March 31, 2012 – 10:16 am | 26 Comments
Beer & Chipotle Fish Taco Bites

Just add friends.