I made this dip for the teachers at the girls’ school to enjoy during parent/teacher conferences this week, and I doubled the recipe so we could have some at home, too.  I wish I hadn’t!… Read more »

For spring break last week, we took a family vacation to Colorado to do a little skiing.  And ski we did! What I didn’t expect was what wonderful food we’d eat in Vail.  Wow!  The… Read more »

Skirt steak.  It might not be a cut of beef you recognize in the store.  But I know you’ve eaten it because it’s what good Mexican restaurants make into fajitas.  Sidenote: You NWARKers go to… Read more »

I don’t know about you, but spring weather makes me want to grill (and sneeze)! This is my go-to grilled chicken recipe because 1) it’s super easy and 2) the kids absolutely love it. I… Read more »

We liked this cake because it’s not too sweet, but sweet enough.  It got even better the next day.  It’s also super easy since you bake it in a 8 inch pan…no layers to frost. … Read more »

You know that wonderful smell when you walk into Williams Sonoma?  Here’s how to get it:  water, sliced lemon, 3 springs of fresh rosemary and about a teaspoon of vanilla.  Simmer on the stove.

I’ll tell you the truth: my kids didn’t like this dish.  I cooked in secrecy, hoping to hide the tofu.  Didn’t work.  The kids flat out spit it out.  John and I, however, really liked… Read more »

It’s like a burrito without the tortilla.  Make it Chipotle style and you’ll love it. Alternately, you could make this same recipe into tacos, burritos, or quesadillas..