The basil in home gardens here in Atlanta is starting to shoot up like a teenage boy, and the aroma can capture the kitchen – whether or not you even turn on the stove.For us basil is a sign that summer is on its way - and oh! we are ready! We love basil for its use...
Memorial day was the kickoff to summer – and we see lots of yummy picnics, patio parties and potlucks ahead! This is a dip we love to share – black bean goodness and the yummy creaminess of avocado. Although garlic isn’t techinically an herb – we often think of it as...
The kickoff to summer is Memorial Day weekend – and we have the perfect recipe to enjoy with family and friends! These turkey sliders are yummy, easy and versatile enough to serve in a lettuce wrap, simply open-face or in a bun! Of course, since we are using prepared...
We love the sweet baby peppers that add flavor and health to any occasion! The tiny colorful gems are a great lower calorie, easy way to serve up yummy stuffing like this savory cheese and cauliflower filling. We used chopped basil and mint when preparing the peppers....
Mothers Day kicks off grilling season! Here’s a recipe that will have you cool in the kitchen and hot on the bbq outside. Simply slice summer veggies like zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. and toss in extra virgin olive oil, a little salt,...
On days when time is short, this recipe is the answer! You can swing by the store and pick up sugar snap peas, (snow peas or green beans work well, too), a package of dill and a big red pepper. If you’ve planned ahead – you can defrost some quinoa while the peas and...
Nothing says spring like eating outdoors. Picnics at the park, lunch at the lake or just a simple dinner on the porch. We love eating “al fresco”. Anything that is served up outside just tastes better! This week, we’re sharing a delicious way to whip up a favorite...
It's the strawberry time of the year, and we can’t help but share one of our favorite strawberry recipes – one that we return to each spring when strawberries are abundant and beautiful! We toured the Buford Highway Farmers Market on Thursday, with a group from the...
Whether the spring weather at your house is trending “Soup” or “Salad” this delicious quick bread is a snap to make and share for dinner. When talking about cumin in our cooking classes, we always say, “it's the original smoky-smelling spice.” If you open a bottle and...
Its ASPARGUS season! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the slender stalks are popping up everywhere. We love the combination of flavors in this easy to fix Spanish veggie dish called Menestra, and how impressive it looks on the table. Menestra is not only...
Whether its Passover or Easter – this weekend is a holiday worth celebrating! This week’s Spicy Tuesday is a yummy dip or pasta sauce that is super delicious and easy to make and share with friends and family! Basil makes this sauce irresistible and spicy! It brings...
No matter whether you call it a slow cooker, crockpot or even an Instapot – recipes that you can “prep, set and forget” are some of our favorites! We presented this one to raving fans at a class at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center last week. More of...
Cruciferous veggies rock this time of year! They are crunchy, full of fiber and bright tastes. For instance, there’s broccoli with it earthy green flavor, or cauliflower that soaks up whatever it is cooked in combination with. This recipe is an easy way to use those...
During the “comfort food” season of winter, its so nice to have a hardy salad that we can serve up for dinner. One plate – dinner done. This salad is the perfect antidote to heavy soups and stews, the arugula with the crunchy cabbage won’t weigh you down! We often say...
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Soft, warm, creamy and delicious – they taste great but more than a little bit are not great for us. Here’s a switch-a-roo for the potatoes that is easy, fast and super delicious. Oh yeah, we think that these cumin cauliflower...
