Tomato and Olive Farro Salad

One of the biggest perks of living in our town is the beautiful community pool. When we lived in Brooklyn, summers were really challenging: It would be 95 degrees, and I'd drag both twins and all their gear and snacks in a stroller to the local public park sprinklers, often only to find whoever was … Continue reading Tomato and Olive Farro Salad

Roasted Salmon With Tomato Caper Vinaigrette

As you know now, I am a late in life fan of salmon. But, despite all its amazing health qualities, it can feel like a heavy meal. It's rich and full of all those great, healthy omega fats. But, especially once the weather gets warmer in the spring and summer, I want a lighter spin … Continue reading Roasted Salmon With Tomato Caper Vinaigrette

Southwestern Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Vegetables

I am pretty darn lucky in the friend department. Wherever I have lived, I've managed to score the nicest mom friends. The kind of friends who will bring one of your kids to school so that the other sick kid doesn't have to get dragged out of the house. The kind of friends who will … Continue reading Southwestern Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Vegetable “Lasagna”

As soon as we get warm weather, I begin to rely heavily upon my grill for easy, healthy dinners. Of course, I make your normal things like grilled chicken and turkey burgers, but I also try to get a bit inventive. This recipe came about ages ago, back when my husband and I lived in … Continue reading Grilled Vegetable “Lasagna”

Sesame Marinated Chicken Thighs & Sesame Noodles

I don't know how you do it. You moms out there with multiple children enrolled in multiple sports that have multiple practices and multiple games every week. Amazing. My hat is off to you. Me? My kids can each pick one or two activities that each require one time slot per week. And, quite frankly, … Continue reading Sesame Marinated Chicken Thighs & Sesame Noodles

Baked Salmon With Soy Marinade

I consider myself a foodie, but, let me be honest, it took me a while to become a fan of salmon. Turns out, most of the times I have tried it, it was overcooked, which makes it super fishy. Then, at a favorite French restaurant in Brooklyn, the chef, a friend of mine, insisted I … Continue reading Baked Salmon With Soy Marinade

Sausage, Peppers, & Potato (& Arugula) Salad

I'd be lying if I said that I can eat with impunity the way that I used to be able to eat. Despite running every day, despite taking strength & conditioning classes with some of the best trainers around, despite all of that-- nowadays I need to be more mindful of what I eat or … Continue reading Sausage, Peppers, & Potato (& Arugula) Salad

Cauliflower, Carrot, Celery & Quinoa Salad

This week kind of got ahead of me. The weekend was busy with soccer and dance and a lovely visit from my oldest friend and her kids, which was way overdue and just so lovely. There is nothing like a friend who has known you your whole life. Literally, my whole life. So, she … Continue reading Cauliflower, Carrot, Celery & Quinoa Salad

Hungry Lady Snack Bars

So, these snack bars came about eight years ago, when I was a brand new mom to twins. I was nursing them around the clock, and if you're a mom who has nursed, you know there is nothing like nursing hunger (it's a thing!)! And if you're a mom who has nursed twins, well, that … Continue reading Hungry Lady Snack Bars

Seared Scallops Over Lemon Risotto

Scallops are one of my favorite special occasion meals. For one thing, if you get quality scallops, they're pretty hard to mess up (just don't over cook them!). And, if you have a bit of patience, you can whip up a simple lemon parsley risotto, and the combined result is pretty impressive. So, when one … Continue reading Seared Scallops Over Lemon Risotto