berry shortbread cutout cookie recipe

SUMMER BERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These rich, buttery stars are a fusion of sandy shortbread and classic cutout cookies, spangled with bright, juicy summer berries. Some people prefer cakes, others like pie.  I’m a cookie…

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MINI ZUCCHINI EGG MUFFINS

By mid-summer there are generally more zucchini in these parts than humans. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find that a well-meaning friend or neighbor has left some on your…

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LOBSTER PASTA SALAD

Loaded with fresh lobster meat, sweet corn kernels, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and dill, this dish is not your average pasta salad. If you haven’t noticed by now, I love salads. …

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BRAIN FOOD: JUNE 2017

My husband and I shamelessly enjoy watching TV. There are no screen time limits in our house because, honestly, if film is one of your great joys in life, why…

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3 INGREDIENT TROPICAL ICE CREAM

If you hadn’t noticed, I’m kind of preoccupied with finding healthier versions of classic recipes.  It’s not that we are a perfectly disciplined family who only eats the purest of…

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AFFORDABLE FASHION: FAVORITE FLARES

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Target, just take my money.  For less than thirty bucks, I’m sitting pretty with slightly stretchy, perfectly form-fitting, pool-at-the-floor flares.  Now,…

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PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Growing up, I always thought it was a special treat when my mom made spaghetti squash and served it in place of regular pasta, so when zucchini noodles started to…

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cauliflower potato salad recipe low carb veggie

CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD

Loaded with more nutrients than I can remember, cauliflower is an often forgotten superfood that is incredibly adaptable in recipes, taking on the flavors of other ingredients. The fair cousin…

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