Apricots have never been my fruit of choice. They can disappoint you big time. What appears to be a pretty, plump orange globe of goodness is all too often mushy and mealy, and if there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s a mealy fruit. Another tidbit you may not know about me is I will buy fruit simply because they would look pretty preserved, and
Cowboy Bark-Trader Joe’s Copycat Recipe
Last week while shopping at Trader Joe’s they were sampling some Cowboy Bark. Needless to say it was my lucky day. Have you ever tried it? It’s completely and utterly addictive! If you’re like me and love a salty-sweet treat, then file this one in your ‘must try’ recipe box. This is a ‘no bake’ recipe, takes just a few minutes to put together
A Puerto Rican Feast
My friend Donna gives new meaning to the word ‘foodie’, and she has more energy than a litter of puppies. She’s out almost every night during the week overseeing the local community college’s ‘Taste of Westchester‘ food program and it’s her job to recruit the dozens of restaurants who participate. Basically a restaurant agrees to demonstrate how to prepare some of their signature dishes and
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Last week I bought a big ol’ honkin bag of broccoli for $4.00 from the discount bin. I’ve never done that before. I don’t know why because there are some great deals in there and a lot of the produce is perfect for making soup, so that’s just what I did. One of my favorite things about making soup is how versatile and easy it
Please Vote For My Italian Wedding Soup!
I’m so thrilled!! I woke up today to find an email saying my Italian Wedding Soup was nominated at ‘Best of the Web’! I’ve never won anything, so I’m going to be really pathetic here and ask, beg and plead for your votes! I know it’s a long shot, but every vote counts and helps, so whadaya say blog buds?? Show some luv and go
Apricot Glazed Chicken
This is a recipe my foody friend Donna gave to me a few years ago, and I’ve probably made it about 2 million times since then. You can make it ahead, it has few ingredients and it’s super tasty. Amp up the healthy factor by eliminating the skin on the chicken, pair it with some healthy sides and you’ve got yourself a winner. And in
My #1 Secret Diet Weapon
Some of you know I’ve been on Weight Watchers since right before Thanksgiving. I know what you’re wondering. What person in their right mind starts a diet then, (or as I like to say, a ‘lifestyle change’)? Well, here’s the thing. WW is truly not a problem for me to stick to. I love fruits and veggies, and since they’re zero points, heck, WW is
Homemade Mozzarella
Hello everyone! Are you all back into your regular routines now that the holidays are over? As fun as they are, I’m always relieved when we can bid December goodbye. I welcome the new year and the changes it may bring, don’t you? For me, January is all about organizing, and everywhere you look you are bombarded with organizing ideas, and I love it.
Chocolate Walnut Biscotti
Yes, I’m back with another chocolate to-die-for recipe. I must be masochistic making these things while on Weight Watchers! By the way, I’ve lost 5 lbs to date. Yay me! This recipe, in a word, is a winner. Many years ago I purchased the entire series of the Williams Sonoma cookbooks and this recipe, after all this time, is the only one I make over
Decadent Chocolate Heavenly Hash
I’ve been making this deliciously rich, fudge-like concoction for several years now, and it’s one of my most loved and requested chocolate recipes. The contrasting textures of the marshmallows and pecans are what bring this treat into a category all its own. A little taste goes a long way to satisfy your sweet tooth, so don’t let the calories scare you away. There’s no baking