The staples to 4th of July are the fireworks and flags, but everyone knows it's actually all about the food. When most people think of a 4th of July cookout, they envision hot dogs and hamburgers, creamy potato salad and greasy chips-- all delish, but not so great for your waistline. However, doesn't it takes a lot of resolve to pass up the chips and ice cream for healthier choices such as veggies and fruit? With the 4th of July right around the corner, why not try to trim the fat a little bit? Check out this tasty recipe … [Read more...]
Garlic Cauliflower
June 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Last night I needed a hassle-free vegetable recipe that I could throw together just minutes before the meal. The day slipped away from me and I found myself frustrated and stressed that dinnertime arrived and I was staring into a half-empty fridge. However, I did have two heads of cauliflower that need to be used before they started to turn. Have you discovered the power of garlic, olive oil and sea salt with your vegetables? That’s all you need to make an easy, tasty, flavorful side. I took two garlic bulbs, chopped them up in my … [Read more...]
Tomato Pesto Soup
June 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, author of the blog Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My Judy … [Read more...]
Broiled Grapefruit
June 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This afternoon I realized we not only had NO FOOD in the fridge and pantry but, I was not emotionally capable of cooking. Yesterday was my son's last day of school and today is my daughter's. Another year gone by--- all too quickly. I'm totally reflective and melancholic. To my surprise, there were two lone grapefruits in the fruit crisper in my fridge and immediately knew I wanted to make … [Read more...]
