Saffron Tomato Sauce with Chicken and Spaghetti Squash

Dinner at our house has become more and more spontaneous lately, which is not generally my style.  I used to follow a regimented meal plan.  Now, I look at what we have left-over, what’s in the pantry, what looks great at the market, and what’s on sale and figure something out.  This dinner was born [...]

Chicken Spinach Pesto Soup

I am really good at taking care of my husband and everyone else and sometimes forget that I need to take care of me.  I saw a soup similar to this in my favorite magazine, Eating Well, and have thought about making it for quite some time.  Well, I finally made it for myself and [...]

How to Oven Roast a Squash & Dry Squash Seeds

If you already know how to roast a squash, I’d love to hear how you do it.  There are many different ways to accomplish this very simple task but this is my tried and true oven roasted method.  A pumpkin in a squash, so you can roast it using the same method.
You can cook a [...]

Buckwheat Pumpkin Muffins – Slightly Indulgent Monday

I need your help – I’m collecting recipes to help raise money for St. Jude, a hospital for children with cancer. Please send your recipes to me and read more here. Thanks to everyone who has sent recipes so far!
Welcome to Slightly Indulgent Mondays – fabulous food made a little bit healthier.  Link your Slightly [...]

Chewy Granola Bars to Help Kids with Cancer – Send your favorite kiddie recipe my way!

My Chewy Granola Bar recipe is at the bottom. The important stuff is between here and there.
Joe and I would love to have children – so far it just hasn’t happened.  It’s been emotionally draining, and there was lots of sadness.  It’s funny – everyone seems to tell you ‘how to make it happen’ as [...]