I want to introduce a new feature on the blog: the Jar Lunch! It's like a bag lunch or a bento lunch, but the next big thing is lunch packed in a good ol' mason jar. I have to microwave my lunch at..
This tart is inspired by a recipe by Jacquy Pfeiffer, from his upcoming cookbook “The Art of French Pastry.” The apples are caramelized first with sugar and spices, then spread in the pastry, topped with an almond, egg white and sugar topping, and baked.
It has been so cold in the Bay Area lately! Well, cold for the Bay Area that is (30-40 degrees). And because of that I’ve been making a lot of soups. One soup in particular that the husband and I […]
An easy to make but decadent to taste, slimmed down recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta. Put your unhealthy Asian noodle cravings aside and feast on this skinny
This pot of noodles with Thai coconut curry and fresh shrimp can be made ahead and taken to work. Just add boiling water, seal it up for three minutes, add the contents of the fresh herb packet, and you've got a hot lunch ready.
This mild kid-friendly crockpot chili, courtesy of Skinnytaste, is made with lean ground turkey, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes and spices. Top with with crunch baked tortilla chips and watch your lit...
I recently bought a big bag of frozen jumbo shrimp from Costco. So, if you see a lot of shrimp recipes on here...that's why. Shrimp are also my favorite seafood
Turn a basic watermelon into a super cool melon cocktail keg by carving it out and adding a tapper. This is a simple, fun and creative way to serve all of your summer drinks.