How to become a star at-home cook
With the hectic and activity-filled lives we all live, getting an inexpensive and healthy meal on the table every night can seem like a tall order. In the morning, right after the children get shuffled […]
How I got my cookbook published (and how you can, too)
On April 23, I will celebrate the publication of my first cookbook. If you had asked me five years ago, I never would have believed getting a publishing deal with HarperCollins could have been possible. […]
How to save money dining out this spring
I, like many others, love to eat out. Not only do I get the night off from cooking, I enjoy getting a bit dressed up and trying a new culinary experience. But, eating out can […]
A spring-themed cocktail everyone should know about
With an extra hour of sunlight and the hope of warmer days ahead, I love to create cocktails with a light and refreshing spin. More colorful and fruitier than our winter ales, they make me […]
This $12 dish is the best comfort food to have in February
Spaghetti pie might sound strange, but once you give it a try, you’ll add it to the dinner rotation, especially on nights when you feel like you have no time, no patience and no idea […]
The best Whole Foods appetizers for your Super Bowl party
With the Super Bowl coming up, it’s time to start planning a killer menu. The key to a successful party is loads of appetizers. No one wants to sit at the table with a knife […]
Save on the Super Bowl with this $3 wing recipe
The Super Bowl is fast approaching and it’s nice to have a few go-to recipes for the big day. I love these wings because they are fast, easy and don’t require a deep fryer. The […]
4 tasty ways to use all those leftover candy canes
If you’re like me, you stock up on candy canes before the holidays. The kids love to hang them on the tree, use them for their gingerbread house décor and make them into reindeer with […]
Add a sprinkle of color to your holidays with this $8 cookie recipe
When the holidays come around, we all start thinking about cookies. I have been eating and making cookies since I was little. A favorite custom my mother and I shared was recreating Italian-American bakery classics […]
Delicious ways to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey
After Thanksgiving, many people find themselves asking how to eat all these leftovers without becoming tired of turkey. Not only that, there’s leftover veggies and all the other side dishes you had. Here are some […]