Looking for a pick-me-up to kill the post-Christmas blues? These gingerbread pancakes are easy to mix together the night before, just leaving the liquid ingredients until just before tossing on a hot griddle. They're perfect served with butter and syrup, but add a bit of orange … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Pancakes for Post-Christmas Blues
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Christmas Menu and a HUGE Thank You
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Christmas Menu and a HUGE Thank You
Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham
If you're getting together for the holidays, there's a decent chance you're also planning on eating a large roast of some sort. Break from tradition this year or throw a New Year's dinner and do things up a bit with a filet mignon in a red wine and balsamic reduction with … [Read more...] about Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham
Weekly Menu Inspired by the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." – Michael Pollan A month ago now I attended the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit hosted by Dole at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village. I sat and listened to the nutrition advice that was being dished out in support of fruit and … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu Inspired by the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit
Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Share Our Strength
Dried cranberries, pecans and blue cheese come together with a slightly sweet poppy seed dressing. This salad is becoming a tradition during the holiday season for us, served at our Christmas dinner. With the mix of sweet and salty, it's the perfect introduction to the rich … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Share Our Strength
