Don’t you just love meatballs? They are fun to dip, stuff into sandwiches, toss into pasta or soup, or just snack on when you need a healthy and high-protein bite.  When I don’t have time to make homemade meatballs, I look for the healthiest and most flavorful pre-made meatballs I can find, which is why [...]

Cheesy Stuffed Bread Last week I wrote about my favorite easy appetizers for company to nibble on before dinner. For something that takes a little more work, but that will make your guests swoon, try this Cheesy Stuffed Bread that I learned how to make from my friend and colleague, Linda Wolpert. This recipe can [...]

When we have company and visitors over, especially during the holidays, I like to serve some appetizing foods with cocktails or wine before dinner, but I need them to be simple so I can concentrate my energy on welcoming guests and getting the meal made and on the table. Here are some of my favorite [...]

                          An Eggland’s Best Recipe Contest Finalist!!   When my family traveled in Israel last year, we were astounded by the endless array of beautiful, healthy and creative salads, even at breakfast. Here I’ve recreated one of our favorites that we enjoyed at Israel’s [...]

                          I invented this recipe as my mind wandered during one of Celia’s many soccer games. I’m not the most devoted sports fan, so I often discuss recipes with other parents during the game.  This combination of squash, apple, curry and sage spoke [...]

We love them for dinner, snacks and appetizers, but did you know that quesadillas can be a great option to pack in school lunches? I view quesadillas as an even more convenient form of grilled cheese, and who doesn’t love grilled cheese? To pack quesadillas for lunches, you can cook them the night before and [...]

Using all natural frozen wontons makes wonton soup an easy and healthy family dinner

This fabulous recipe, created by my friend (and co-author of my first cookbook), Lisa Flaxman, is a guaranteed winner-it won second prize in Parenting magazine’s Recipes 2000 Contest.  This can provide a lovely start to the Thanksgiving feast.           Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Soup 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and [...]