How to make preserved lemons

How to Make Preserved Lemons

I’m seeing more and more recipes these days calling for preserved lemons. Perhaps it’s the growing influence of Moroccan and…

two bowls of minestrone with spoons

Zero Waste Minestrone Soup

Sometimes doing the right thing can feel overwhelming.  You hear so much about our warming world that it’s enough…

Sriracha Lime Popcorn

Stove Top Sriracha Lime Popcorn

It’s National Popcorn Day and given my propensity to support the underdog, I feel compelled to give America’s most magical…

S'mores in a Pan Make in the Oven - Mom's Kitchen Handbook

Skillet S’mores

Let’s be clear, there is nothing remotely healthful about this recipe. BUT, Skillet S’mores Dip is 100 percent fun, and…

Jar of pan roasted almonds spilling on the counter

Best Pan Roasted Almonds

My mom seems to forget that she’s an excellent home cook. She’s the one, after all, who gave my brother…

A selection of the best, healthy foods to buy at costco with strategies for shopping

Benefits of Cutting Food Waste

Starting the New Year with a conversation about garbage isn’t exactly the sexiest way to launch into January. But the…

10 Homemade Holiday Food Gifts

If you’re like me, no December is complete without turning your kitchen into a small factory for making food gifts. Over…

Tuna Salmon Salad

Superfood Tuna Salad

Pregnant with my middle daughter, Rosie, I craved exactly one food: Tuna. Knowing this was a wholesome choice, rich in…