Imagine, instead of a pie on the holiday table, a gigantic bowl of pies. Hand pies, individually sized, just a few bites of goodness and all the same so nobody fights for the largest slices. There would be no extra dishes to wash. And you could make them ahead, even way ahead, and reheat them in the microwave which is fast and easy and really the best way. Imagine that! Apple spice hand pies can be your reality for the holidays; all you need are some discos in the freezer, ready to defrost, and the filling you'd make for a regular apple pie. Readers of this blog know I'm a huge fan of discos, but if you can't get them, don't despair. Discos are small,... Read more →
Serve these basil ricotta bruschetta for an appetizer, or dessert. Pan tossing the grapes brings out the natural sweetness, and the juices! Read more →
Curry powder gives this Thai pineapple fried rice its gorgeous color; raisins and cashews add texture. This version is vegetarian. Read more →
Use your grill or a stovetop grill pan to cook chicken, zucchini and nectarines, then bind them together with honey-lime dressing. Perfect for picnics or potlucks. Read more →
You'd never know there's a serving of dark leafy greens tucked into this blueberry smoothie! Read more →
Get your dark leafy greens in the sweetest possible way: a green goodness smoothie with banana and raisins! Read more →
Three kinds of berries come together in this refreshing breakfast or snack smoothie. Read more →