Simple and Healthy Smoothies

My go to breakfast for my kids. It is quick and healthy before they run out the door.

Mini Veggie Fritattas

Serve these up as an hors d’oeuvres or for breakfast. Easy to make ahead and warm as you need them. Especially for those who are rushing out the door in the wee hours. Have your kids pick the ingredients they want and help to make them.

One Batch-At-A-Time Eggnog

Many, many years ago when I worked in the fashion industry in NYC, a co-worker’s mother who was from the West Indies passed this recipe along to me. I’ve kept it to myself for many years, but it is so delicious that I’ve decided to...

Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding

The only time I can think of having eggnog is around the holiday season. Makes for a great additive to this bread pudding. Especially for a breakfast or brunch treat. Splurge a little… you undoubtedly deserve it.

Slow-Cooker Pork Chili Verde

There’s beef, and there’s chicken and of course there’s pork chili. Below is a recipe for the masses of chili lovers all over this world. Slow-cooking deepens the intense flavors that are thrown together in this mixture of perfect....

A Fruit-Infusing Water Bottle

Here’s a fun way to get in your 8 glasses of water a day. Give your water a little kick with oranges, lemons, apples or whatever fruit flavor you love. This fruit-infusing water bottle allows you to put any combo of fruit or veg or both into the center to add a little flavor to your water–without the mess […]

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

Grilled Cheese All Grown-Up

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?  Seems to be the trend in various cooking publications as well.  Below I’ve listed 3 suggestions but check out these sites to give you even more inspiration… grilled cheese...