Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive Garden
I brought these herbed goat cheese stuffed mushrooms to a friend’s house for dinner recently and they were a hit. They are suuuuuper easy to make with just a few whole-food ingredients. And you can have them prepped and on the table in about 30 minutes. These mushrooms are so easy to make, they barely qualify as a
The January 2020 Grownup Dish newsletter features a recap of 2019, some tasty new recipes and a bunch of movie and book reviews. Check it out HERE and be sure to subscribe so that future issues get delivered right to your inbox.
Homemade beet chips have all of the crunchy satisfaction of a potato chip with none of the guilt. And they are ridiculously easy to make. You can use any kind or any color of beet in this recipe. You’ll want to slice them as thinly as possible. If you have a food processor or mandoline, it will make the task easier, but you can
Last year’s gift guide for grownups was such a hit, I’m back with a new and updated list of favorite books, cooking tools, foods, and even games that’ll fit your budget AND your friends’ and families’ tastes. Plus, thanks to Amazon Prime, you won’t even have to leave your couch to get your holiday shopping done with time
This Italian Wedding Soup is a spin on a recipe developed by TV star and Fortina restaurant owner Christian Petroni and it features a delectable combination of robust greens paired with a hearty broth and bits of delicious pasta. Meatballs, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options Feel free to use ground chicken, pork or beef for the
Everyone is talking about CBD. And the CBD industry has taken off like a rocket. It’s conservatively projected to hit $16 billion in the United States by 2025. So while the hemp plant extract (that won’t get you high) is being added to smoothies, dog treats and every kind of lotion and potion, how the heck do you know
Carbonara is an easy weeknight dinner – cozy, comforting and shockingly easy to make. First of all, you only need five ingredients. That’s why it’s called 5-Ingredient Creamy Carbonara. Creamy carbonara is the perfect weeknight comfort meal to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner. If you keep some
We’ve been trying to eat more seafood. And the hubby isn’t a seafood lover. But these Healthy Weeknight Shrimp Tacos are spicy and flavorful enough to overcome his objections. The 30-minute recipe is easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, but it’s also delicious enough for company. Don’t forget about the
The September Grownup Dish newsletter features the scoop on a whirlwind September (hint, we are moving), as well as movie, book and podcast reviews. It also includes links to my September product obsessions, yummy fall recipes and my latest post on how to switch to safer skincare and makeup. Check it out HERE and be sure to subscribe
