Roasting vegetables adds such interesting texture and flavor from the browning and tasty carmelization that occurs. I steam roasted this simple dish which saves a step in the usual preparation. Usually I would lightly steam the cauliflower before roasting but in my Convection Steam Oven, I accomplished both! Did you know that cauliflower is … [Read more...]
Creamy Twice Baked Baby Potatoes
While visiting a friend recently, we shopped at the famous Nugget Market in El Dorado Hills, CA. This is an amazing store with food items attractively displayed like art. It's a real visual treat and truly tempting for those wanting to try something different as they carry everything under the sun. One of my favorite things to do is to … [Read more...]
Chicken Sausage and Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
This month I was inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving feast. We all look forward to scrumptious goodies that we share at a beautiful table with family and friends as we celebrate gratitude. This is my favorite holiday because it's completely dedicated to acknowledging our many blessings! My family has a tradition (as do many others) to go … [Read more...]
Roasted Root Vegetables mean Fall is here!
I love the smell of roasted winter vegetables with savory herbs! It signals the beginning of a cozy season of getting together with friends and family to celebrate the harvest with .... of course, food! This colorful combo includes red potatoes, sweet potatoes, baby carrots, parsnips, and shallots, winners all in the high nutrition … [Read more...]
Pantry Dinners are the Best!
With families getting back into the busy routines that signify the back to school season, it's nice to know you can make something wonderful without necessarily making a separate trip out for the ingredients. My daughter went back to school this week only now she's attending college out of town and sharing an apt. with her best friend. They asked … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Just Have to be a Little Bad
We're all trying to eat more healthy food and limit habits that don't serve us. But we're only human and will be tempted by fast food and fried restaurant take out from time to time. If you're like me, my dinner tends to sit for a while when I get home and then after I am settled in and ready to eat, my dinner has grown cold and unappetizing. … [Read more...]