This post is sponsored by my friends at Beech-Nut, makers of delicious food for babies, made with simple ingredients. My girls — Scarlet and Stella — can be picky eaters. They poke at foods that wiggle, insist the crust of their sandwiches be removed and push green...

Post sponsored by Shamrock Farms cottage cheese, written 100% by me. In the interest of eating fresher, cleaner, I created this new take on cheesy, creamy noodles—with cottage cheese. Think fettuccine Alfredo minus the food hangover. Shamrock Farms cottage cheese has been my favorite cottage...

Potatoes as Mother Nature intended are nutritious, with fiber, vitamin C and potassium, but not when fried in the partially hydrogenated oils (aka trans fat) found at many fast food joints. These potatoes get their crispiness from oven frying, accomplished by coating lightly in...

In cooler weather, a hot breakfast is a welcome way to start the day, and this recipe makes it possible–even for busy weekdays. Prepare this recipe on Sunday and these hot and steamy mini frittatas can be ready in seconds to enjoy for the...

I’ll never forget the television clip of Julia Child and David Letterman eating raw hamburger live, on-air, due to a stovetop malfunction. She acted like it was no big deal and it was outrageously hilarious. Her vivacious spirit lives on when her segments are...

I became very picky about risotto after cooking it day after day at Mary Elaine’s (R.I.P.) at The Phoenician. Freshly made, well-executed risotto should be pourable, not sticky or firm, and it should also be eaten immediately. There’s no way around the watchful hour...

While simple sautéed spinach with garlic is frequently on my stovetop, I like to mix it up every once in awhile. This recipe rivals steak house creamed spinach, but is much lower in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. If you’re a lover of goat cheese, substitute spreadable...

This dip can be prepared a day in advance before baking. My Wisconsin cheese head uncle asked for this recipe, so you know it’s got to taste good. Makes 20 servings (5 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2-10oz chopped frozen...