Out of office! We’re currently on a road trip from Nashville, to Blackberry Farm, Chapel Hill for Thanksgiving and ending in Charleston. Our family of five is packed in a rental car and hitting all the sights, from checking out colleges to listening to country music and eating hot chicken! Just call us the Griswolds….
Honey Roasted Root Vegetables
PrintHoney Roasted Root VegetablesPrep 15 minsCook 35 minsTotal 50 minsAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 6-8 servings A super easy side dish that is perfect alongside a weeknight roast chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey. Add a couple peeled and chopped beets to the vegetable mixture if you’d like. Save leftovers to toss with salad greens for lunch…
Thanksgiving Menu
A Simple and Delicious Thanksgiving Menu Thanksgiving is one week away! This year, I’m proud to partner with Memorial Hermann on an easy Thanksgiving menu that’s full of seasonal bounty. From appetizers to dessert, we’ve got you covered with recipes and tips for a stress-free turkey day. Get all the recipes in one beautiful booklet…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of November 12
An Easy Weekly Meal Plan SUNDAY Make-your-own pizzas on Trader Joe’s pizza crust. We’ll put out all the fixings: Caramelized onions, peppers, pepperoni, grilled chicken, olives, mozzarella, goat cheese and Rao’s marinara. I’ll toss an arugula salad on the side with super simple salad dressing (try it with apple cider vinegar instead of champagne vinegar). I’ll post…
Cacio et Pepe Spaghetti Squash
PrintCacio et Pepe Spaghetti SquashAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 4 servings Cacio et Pepe spaghetti squash is a vegetable-based take on a typical Roman pasta preparation. Made with generous amounts of grated Pecorino Romano and fresh ground pepper, it makes spaghetti squash feel like a decadent side. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil and…
Holiday Classes Are Here! And a Weekly Meal Plan!!
Fall Weekly Meal Plan Here we go, it’s November! I can’t wait to help you entertain with ease this holiday season. Simple appetizers, crowd-pleasing cocktails and make ahead crudités boards are my specialty. Sometimes I fear that entertaining at home is a dying art. There’s so much pressure to make things “perfect” that people are…
Easy Tortellini Casserole
Easy Tortellini Casserole Sometimes I crave a savory casserole, but want something easy and fast. Enter easy tortellini casserole for a family-friendly and super simple dinner. Make it with fresh or frozen tortellini (or ravioli) and mix in your favorite greens, mild Italian sausage and marinara sauce. If you’re vegetarian, ditch the sausage and substitute chopped…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of October 28
Halloween Week Dinners Weeknight dinners should be simple to prepare and easy to clean up. This week is full of one-pot meals, Halloween night chili (a family tradition, even if it’s 80 degrees in Houston and the kids are sweating through their costumes) and a sheetpan wonder. Make your game plan and shop once for…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of October 21
A Delicious Weekly Meal Plan SUNDAY It couldn’t be a more beautiful day in Houston, it’s about 70 degrees with clear blue skies. I purchased steak kabobs from Whole Foods and marinated them with steak sauce, Worcestershire, a little red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. I’ll preheat my grill to high and set out the…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Super Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins It’s that time of year when I’m craving all the fall desserts: Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies. So when a friend raved about Skinnytaste’s pumpkin muffins I had to look them up. I’m trying to steer clear of refined grains as much as possible (they make…