The weather has warmed up at my house. The sunshine makes me hungry for cool, crunchy salads, as if I’m warming up for cookout season. This tangy “slaw” did not disappoint. It was a great side next to my salmon dinner. Jicama is a root vegetable also known as the Mexican yam. As you can …
Having never been to Philadelphia, I can’t vouch for the authenticity of these sandwiches. But I can tell you they are delicious. Even better, they are easy and fun to make. My husband always helps me make these, because he thinks slicing the meat is pretty neat. I usually buy whole-wheat hoagie rolls for these sandwiches. …
Cruciferous vegetables – cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts – don’t top many favorite foods lists, since they have strong flavors that are often bitter. However, they are nutrition powerhouses – full of fiber, vitamins A and K, folate, potassium, and antioxidants. Cruciferous veggies may even have anticancer effects. I have found that a …
My last post talked about the health benefits of eating omega-3 rich fish, like salmon. This is our favorite salmon recipe. I like that the sauce is flavorful but doesn’t overpower the fish. It can be spicy if you want, but it doesn’t have to be. I usually bake it, but today we grilled it …
Happy Pancake Day! I had never heard of Fat Tuesday being called Pancake Day until I went to England on my study abroad. Not being Catholic, I had never celebrated Fat Tuesday before, but Pancake Day was a holiday I could definitely get behind. I’ve tried to observe it ever since then. However, I like …
After I had my baby, I discovered that I needed to snack more than I had previously. I quickly got tired of my typical grab and go snacks, but I wouldn’t take the time to make something like a sandwich. I found this recipe, and it hit the sweet spot. A whole pan was quick …
In my last post, I mentioned that leafy greens are a good source of calcium. Here is my favorite leafy greens recipe. It is quick, easy, and great for trying out greens, since they are more of a highlight flavor. The onion, garlic, and cheese make the flavors more familiar. The recipe is also very …
I have to admit, I’m always a little nervous to try new things when I go to an Indian restaurant. If I don’t like it, I’ll feel like I wasted money. When we lived in Chicago, my husband found an “all you can eat” Indian restaurant that was very unique. It had a few items …
Last week, cold and snow hit my house, which meant it was time for some soup. I know this is a pretty basic item, but I’m kind of skeptical of chicken noodle soups. I like the one my mom made growing up, but she just used a mix where you add water and chicken. I …
When we lived in Chicago, there were 3 Thai restaurants within a mile of our apartment. I had to walk by all 3 on my way home after work. The smell was so intoxicating – made me crave pad thai every single day. We couldn’t afford take-out very much (sadly), so I had to learn …
