Oatmeal pecan chocolate chip cookies

Today we bake! I don’t normally bake. Special occasions such as birthdays and stormy weather propel me to cover all kitchen surfaces with flour. (Yes, I’m messy.) Yesterday the sky was threatening; I… Read More →

Roasted cauliflower

The beautiful thing about roasted cauliflower is that all you need are simple ingredients: cauliflower (duh), salt, pepper and olive oil. Done. Feel free to sprinkle a bit of curry powder, too. Maybe… Read More →

Summer nachos

Summertime is all about fresh, colorful food. It’s when your plate becomes a palette. When colors are edible. Don’t think in terms of ingredients… think about their colors. A bit of green, red,… Read More →

Mushroom-stuffed tomatoes

Everything is better stuffed, right? Tomatoes, peppers, crust and even you (think post-Thanksgiving). Stuffed not stuffy. Stuff some vegetables with more vegetables and call it a day, or dinner… whatever! The good thing… Read More →

Vegetarian chili salad

Today’s lunch was salad, but not your ordinary salad. The usual salad suspects were present– yes, but they were also covered in vegetarian chili. Hearty chili with beans, red peppers, corn and zucchini.… Read More →

Taco Bus/Tampa Lovin’

Let’s talk about Mexican food. Yes, it’s okay if you want to talk Tex-Mex, too. Burritos, tacos, tortas, tostadas, nachos… guacamole… hmmm. I accept all forms of it. As long as there’s plenty… Read More →