by Admin | Jan 12, 2020 | Breakfast
BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES I grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, a little city; so if franchises like Starbucks came to town, it was always a Big Deal. When a Carrabba’s Italian Grill opened in 2001, my high school girlfriends and I would go there for fun weekend lunches (it was...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Sides and Sauces
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH HOLLANDAISE Hollandaise is one of my favorite sauces, and probably the reason I order eggs Benedict any time I’m out to brunch. Often, I don’t think to serve it over anything other than a poached egg, but broccoli does a great job holding up to...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Snacks
ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON This is by far my favorite way to cook broccoli—roasting it makes it delightfully crispy and flavorful. I’m a big fan of garlic and lemon together, especially when it comes to roasted green veggies (I like making Brussels sprouts and green...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Sweets and Treats
PANTRY BASIC: HOMEMADE NUT BUTTER Almond butter (and other nut butters) are such a great staple to have in your fridge—and you can easily make your own to ensure that you aren’t consuming any hidden sugars or oils. I actually will make peanut butter for my dog (not...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Snacks
CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI TORTE This crustless broccoli torte is kind of like a casserole, except that the eggs aren’t the main ingredient the way they are in a more traditional breakfast casserole. The star of this show is broccoli, and here it is mixed with artichoke...