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Becoming a mom has made me seek out healthier homemade options for my favorite snacks to feed my son. The ingredient lists on most grocery store snacks are a mile long and full of processed foods and dyes that are really unnecessary. It's hard not to want to jump to the easy box from the store, but this recipe is honestly very simple and so easy to execute! INGREDIENTS: One 8-ounce block of Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar (coarsely shredded) 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (cub

My mom & I started Beachbody's 21 Day Fix this week so I needed to come up with some healthy, easy recipes that met the guidelines of the diet. This dish is a great way to satisfy your cravings for Asian food but much better for you! I swapped out the typical pork for a healthier turkey option, swapped soy sauce for coconut aminos, and left off the carbs but boy is this satisfying! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Ground Turkey 1/2 Head of Shredded/Chopped Green Cabbage 1/2 cup shredded Car

This dish is such a great appetizer and it is so quick and easy to make, but best of all it is absolutely delicious. The combination of sweet & salty and creamy & crispy is sure to be a hit! INGREDIENTS: 1 Naan Flatbread (or make your own!) 1-2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1-2 slices of Proscuitto, chopped 3 oz of Burrata Cheese, sliced 2 tbsp Shelled & Roasted Pistachios Balsamic Glaze (to taste) Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Alternate option: Arugula or fresh herbs RECIPE: Pre

When it comes to pizza, NY and Italy just do it better. I always push for my family to grab a pie when we're home on Long Island but my...

When an impromptu brunch get together was thrown my way I tried to think what can I make that’s easy, healthy, and delicious? Well parfait is a pretty great option but not always crowd worthy”. This recipe is beautiful, sweet, healthy, but most importantly delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1.5 cups of honey and oats granola (I got mine from Aldi but any granola will do!) 1 cup of chopped nuts or seeds (I used pecans, almonds, and pistachios but use anything that makes you happy!) 5 tbs

While watching the movie "Chef" the other day, I had the insatiable craving for one of Jon Favreau's Cubanos. After doing some research I found the recipe and decided to try it out for myself and boy, is it good!!! Chef Roy Choi created this recipe for the movie specifically and he made them look so good we had to give it a try. Step one for the Cubano recipe, is to make this juicy, slow-cooked pork. Packed with garlic, herbs, and citrus, Mojo should be your go to marinade fo

This is one way to add some zest into your normal lunch routine...pun intended! This spin on a classic grilled cheese is tart, sweet, and oh so creamy. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices bread 1 cup blueberries 2 tsp water 1 tsp sugar or honey Brie (sliced) Lemon Curd (homemade or store bought) 4 tbsp butter RECIPE Cook blueberries, water, and sugar together in a pan over medium heat until they have popped. Remove from heat. Spread butter on one side of bread and cook over medium heat. Ad

Coming home to NY to visit my family for the holidays is always one of my favorite things to do. We spend so much time around the fire and cooking in the kitchen together. After weeks of stalking the weather to see if we'd get snow on this trip (and it was not looking good,) on our first full day together it started snowing! After seeing the snow fall down, I knew that we needed to make something good for a cold day. My brother had requested Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs and alt

This coffee cake has a secret ingredient - sour cream! The sour cream makes this cake so moist it is almost like pound cake. With swirls of cinnamon and sugar, and chunks of chopped walnuts mixed throughout, this is a great fall or winter baked treat. The good news is- this cake is fantastic at any time of the day. The bad news is- you'll probably eat too much of it and hate yourself, (or me....) As Kate Spade says... "Eat Cake For Breakfast!" Ingredients: 3 cups All-Purpose

This is one of my go to recipes when I want to make something that can last or transition into multiple meals. These tenders go great on salads, as a stand alone, with rice, or as a part of a quick and easy lunch like the photo below! They only take a few ingredients and a few minutes and you're done! I made mine with a mini caprese salad, some cucumbers & ranch, and some avocado slices with "Everything but the Bagel" Seasoning from Trader Joe's. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp Coconut O

When I was going through my kitchen today looking for something fun to make I tried to take inventory of what I had in my house already. I always have a handful of onions in the pantry, butter is a staple, and I usually have an assortment of some cheeses. Luckily, I also had some puff pastry in the freezer so I decided to do my take on a appetizer I've made before. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser but note it will usually require defrosting of the puff pastry and carameli

Exercise? I thought you said extra fries!! This post highlights one of the best foods on this planet AND its an adult and kid favorite!...

As I've mentioned before, my favorite way to feed a crowd is good charcuterie board! We had an impromptu bonfire last weekend with a few...

Move over PSL...it's PLS season! Potato & Leek soup has been a favorite of mine for years. This creamy soup is so versatile, you can really make it your own with a variety of toppings. This recipe is topped with bacon and loaded with flavor...the perfect soup for fall! Ingredients: 8 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon 2 tbsp Butter 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, Diced 3 Leeks, Chopped (Rinse thoroughly & only use the white/light green portions) 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 1 Medium Onion, R

Fall is the perfect time of year to experiment with your soups. This recipe is inspired by Jet Tila and was a big hit with our family! The butternut squash pairs so well with carrots and Granny Smith apples, making it perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Topping it with bacon and a maple sour cream is the perfect touch for a nice fall, fireside lunch! Ingredients: Dutch Oven (or a heavy large pot) 2-3 slices of thick sliced bacon 2 Cloves of Garlic (minced) 2 Sprigs of

This dish is one of my mom's staple crowd pleasing dishes. It's not too spicy but is packed with flavor and vibrant colors. Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Chicken 2 tsp Fresh Ginger- Minced 1 Clove Garlic- Minced 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 1/2 Bottle of "House of Tsang Bangkok Radang Peanut Sauce" 1 tbsp Corn Starch 2 tbsp Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil 1/3 cup Water Chestnuts- Finely Chopped 1/3 cup Green Onions/Scallions (Sliced Thin- for garnish) 1/4 cup Chopped Pea

I first heard of this dish while watching the Netflix Show "Chef's Table: BBQ". There was an episode that featured the Mayan Chef, Rosalia Chay Chuc, and her iconic "Conchinita Pibil" dish. In typical Mayan culture, they would cook this pork dish in a pit in the ground. The beautiful meaning behind this, as she describes in the episode, is that what you take from the earth you give back to it. After watching the entire season of great BBQ recipes, I decided to try my hand on

One of my favorite parts of hosting friends or family is building a charcuterie board fit for a centerpiece. I love the creation process,...