Food + Fun

Quinoa-Vegetable Gratin

Great alongside a lean protein, or on it's own with a salad.Makes 4-6 servingsIngredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion1 fine diced red pepper1 small zucchini diced small2 garlic cloves3/4 cup quinoa (cooked)2 teaspoons fresh thyme leavessalt and ground…

Sicilian Baked Salmon

Being prepared/planning ahead, hiring a personal chef for a few nights a week on your busiest days, and personal chef-ing yourself are three steps to ensure that your family is having a healthy sit-down dinner every night of the week…

French Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Good in small batches or large ones, this vinaigrette is easy to make, can be used for a variety of recipes, and will hold in your refrigerator for several weeks. To make the vinaigrette, I recommend using local ingredients and…

Almond Rounds

These cookies are appealing not only because of their flavor and texture, but also because the dough can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until ready to bake. This is particularly helpful when planning several dessert items for a…

Parents' Choice: Fave Holiday Books

We asked local parents to share their family's favorite Holiday books. Read on to see what books their kids are enjoying this holiday sesaon.The Grinch That Stole Christmas! It was my favorite as a child and my 3 yo has…

Worthwhile Chocolate Cake

One of the best parts of the holidays is the memories that come from preparing your family’s traditional foods. We all enjoy reliving the times that come with recipes that have been passed down from one generation to another and…