Artichoke Jalapeño Dip This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and good quality Parmesan and mayonnaise make a difference. I use Hellman’s or Best Foods,…
Weekly Meal Plan // January 28-February 1
Is it really Sunday night? I would love to share every detail of my cooking retreat this weekend, but it will have to wait for another time. I’ll share a few photos and recipes from the weekend as soon as I can. All I can say is it was a beautiful, cool and crisp weekend…
Weekly Meal Plan // January 20-25
MONDAY Meatless Monday just got tastier with these lightening fast Sichuan noodles with chilies and scallions. These noodles are tossed with Napa cabbage and grated carrots, and full of flavor from red chili flakes, sesame, soy and rice vinegar. TUESDAY Taco Tuesday is slow cooker carnitas with pickled red onions, cilantro and jalapeño green goddess…
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Whole30, dairy-free and delicious! This is a super fast soup that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It was part of the Week 1 meal plan I did for the Memorial Hermann Resolution Challenge. There are still two weeks remaining with meals plans, workouts, shopping lists and grocery delivery if you…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of January 13
After traveling over Christmas and New Year’s, it finally feels like we’re back in the groove somewhat. Last week was spent clearing paperwork from my desk, doing backend updates on my website and uploading new videos to my YouTube channel. And please subscribe to my channel, if you do you’ll receive a notice when new…
Top 10 Smart in the Kitchen Recipes
Looking Back at 2018 It’s so interesting to look at what you’ve been searching on my site. You all love simple, straight-forward recipes. I’m linking the most popular recipes from 2018 for you below. Have you made them all? Work your way through them and let me know what you think! I wish you all…
Christmas Menus
Christmas Menus Merry merry! Only a couple more sleeps until Christmas Eve, so it’s GO time! Cards are out, treats are delivered and shopping is done. Now let’s talk food! Christmas Eve in our house is all about something simple that doesn’t drain your energy, just in case it’s a late night ahead. Our Christmas…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of December 17
An Easy December Meal Plan I have the December sniffles, so tonight will be brief. After a busy weekend of shuffling kids and making sure they’re on track for finals and homework, I am more than ready to call it a day! I hope you have a good week ahead. MONDAY There’s a quart of…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week of December 9
Back in Houston after a quick trip to New York soaking up the holiday spirit. It was cool and crisp and the perfect quick getaway after a busy couple weeks. Now it’s back to cooking classes, my last two of 2018, and a HoustonLife segment Thursday on easy holiday appetizers. If you didn’t see our…
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Ideally, holiday gifts should be things you want to receive yourself. That’s why most of the items in my 2018 Gift Guide I already own and love. From a hostess gift to a gift for your mother-in-law, best friend or sister, I hope you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Maybe even yourself! For…