For Christmas I got a subscription to Martha Stewart Everyday Magazine. (Thank-you Marcie!). I love it because it’s a small book that’s filled with seasonal recipes. Martha’s recipes are normally really simple and really good but generally I have to make a change here or there to ‘health-a-fy’ it. But having new ideas and recipes [...]

Don’t forget about the Rename the Recipe Contest. Ideas have been filtering in. The most common comment I am getting from readers is that they had no idea something called Hamburger Soup could taste so good. So let’s get cooking people! This is a great dish to try when you’re having family over on a [...]

I never used to cook roasts! I was so intimated by the hunk of meat that I just stayed away. But one day I took the plunge and did it. Now, on the other side – knowing how easy they are – I cook them whenever I can. Roasts are the best when you have [...]

Kinda a long story, but somehow I ended up bringing a batch of Hamburger Soup to a party on Tuesday night. Weird, I know- but just go with it. Everyone was very tentative to try this thing called “Hamburger Soup” because of it’s non appetizing name. But as soon as someone took the first bite, [...]

This is such a crowd pleaser! People will think you’ve been slaving for hours in your kitchen to make this! Little do they know it took you 5 minues Using the exact same marinade from last weeks Tuna Two Ways- Raw post – Here is what’s you’ll need: 1 pound Sashimi Grade Tuna 1 tbsp [...]

You don’t have to go for sushi to enjoy raw fish. Almost all grocery stores now carry Sashimi grade fish in their seafood section. I just picked up 1 pound of sashimi grade Ahi Tuna and made my husbands favorite dish. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, Diachan is an amazing sushi restaurant. It’s here [...]

This is an easy, delicious and decadent snack. I love to make this in the afternoon whenever I get that urge to have something salty and sweet. Here is all that you’ll need : 1 ounce of sliced hard Parmesan cheese One green apple Slice cheese thinly and place it on-top of apple slice. Voila! [...]

It’s windy and rainy and everyone I know has the flu. So, today I made Mamie’s homemade Chicken Soup ( the jewish cure for a cold) to help fight off any germs that may find their way on my hands. CLICK HERE for the recipe. But after a batch of chicken soup – I have [...]

This is a great, easy, simple and nutritious snack. To be honest, I’m not such a huge fan of cottage cheese. I started eating it because I knew it was good for me. But, when I discovered this combo – I have not looked back. The crunch of the cucumbers paired with the tomatoes is [...]

I’m always looking for ways to curb or satisfy a sweet tooth without breaking the bank. It’s fun to have treats! And for me, the best treats are ones that I walk away from not feeling guilty for going over board or eating something that wasn’t good for me. I like to feel good after [...]