a journal of food, family & friends

Grilled food is especially tasty when it’s a warm sunny day and the family is gathered outside.

Beginning today, I will be following a version of the Paleo diet known as the Primal Blueprint for thirty days.

Based on a recipe from Half Baked Harvest Super SimplePrepare these beauties the night before, then bake them up in the morning for a special weekend breakfast treat.

Adapted from Bon AppétitRich & flavorful with boosts from miso, mushrooms & kombu

With just a hint of pumpkin flavor, these beauties are the perfect addition to your family feast.

No need to wait until the last minute to make delicious homemade turkey gravy.

Adapted from Half Baked HarvestUpgrade to the classic dish with the addition of apple cider and sliced apples.

Adapted from a recipe by Chef Jimmy BradleyA stick-to-your-ribs kind of salad.

Adapted from The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A DayThis dough is easily mixed by hand then stored in your fridge so that you can make a loaf of delicious homemade bread any day of the week.

Healthy and delicious way to enjoy freshly prepared vegetables year round.

Very loosely adapted from a recipe found in The Silver SpoonInspired by a dish served at Otto Strata, Melanzane Alla Parmigiana "Il Mattone"

This delicious seasonal dessert looks as impressive as it is delicious.

Adapted from a recipe by Emily Nabors Hall as featured in Southern Living.

Adapted from from Fine CookingNot too sweet, with a brownie-like center and a crispy exterior.

Inspired by a Food Network recipe for Fried Eggplant Lasagna RollsA cross between eggplant parm & lasagna, these lighter Sautéed Eggplant Lasagna Spirals are an impressive combination of the two.