Saturday was a memorable day. It was Pi Day – and an extra special one at that. People around the world celebrated by baking, buying and delighting in sweet and savory pastries. I got in on the action, too, thanks to the kind folks at my local Whole Foods, who gifted me a gorgeous double-crust apple pie….
Easy Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Looking for a speedy side dish? This easy pasta salad is for you! It’s perfect for a potluck and literally my new recipe to the rescue….
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta Cheese
According to Instagram, it was Ina Garten’s birthday on Monday. So it was quite fortuitous that I made her quinoa tabbouleh over the weekend – a fitting tribute to one of my favorite cookbook authors and celebrity chefs. Of course, it did not let me down….
Turkey Cobb Salad with Cranberry Sauce and Brie Crostini
Still trying to eat up the last of your Thanksgiving spread? While turkey sandwiches are well and good, with a few extra ingredients and a little prep work, you can transform your leftovers into a fresh and filling meal. Read on for a lesson in Bestovers 101, a collaboration with Pottery Barn.…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
Feel like eating healthy – or have a bunch of kale in the fridge begging to be used? Make this Brussels sprouts and kale salad. If you’re like me, you’ll feel virtuous just thinking about the recipe. It’s packed with superfoods and, more important, tastes good….
Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Olives and Bacon
I took Friday off and somehow the long weekend still flew by. I didn’t even do anything out of the ordinary – ran a few errands, did a load of laundry, baked, cooked, picked up a few things at the Burlingame Farmers’ Market and walked around the Burlingame on the Avenue festival while we were there. It was a relaxing yet somehow busy few days….
