This pork loin sandwich is so crave worthy. I originally created it in 2012 for the National Pork Board for a nutrition conference expo and I still love this recipe! It’s ready in just 30 minutes. If you buy a marinated pork loin, you don’t...

Aperitivos and wine spritzers are meant to be enjoyed before a meal and are light on alcohol, with just a touch of bitterness. Wine spritzers were frequently seen in Croatia, mixed with mineral water and ice, plus flavorings like lime and mint. This one...

Whole shrimp in shell served in Croatia. The Mediterranean diet is light on red meat and heavier with seafood and plant protein. “Big Shrimp” as the restaurants in Croatia called them in English, were everywhere in Rovinj. Sometimes with just the tail in the shell or...

This is the creamiest most delicious Greek salad dressing you’ll ever taste! While vacationing in Rovinj, Croatia, I enjoyed a crunchy Greek salad topped with a thinned out aioli recipe. And here is the aioli recipe that I’ve come up with! My friends and...

While vacationing in Rovinj, Croatia, I enjoyed the most satisfying, crunchy Greek salad. It had a lot of the same ingredients you’d find in an American Greek salad, plus more! My friends and husband rave about it. 4 handfuls baby arugula 1 medium red bell pepper,...

Sponsored by ALDI. Written 100% by me. Summertime fun is here! After surviving the blistery Midwest winter months, I take full advantage of pool time, sunshiny days, and evenings staying lighter, longer. Tasty and effortless food and drinks are a necessary part of my summertime...

This blog post is sponsored by Ajinomoto. Written 100% by me. My family and I have been enjoying MSG in our food for years. From our favorite ranch dressing to chicken noodle soup. I’m excited to be partnering with Ajinomoto, manufacturer of MSG, to bring...

Hi all, Have you pre-ordered my new book yet? Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised and expanded, is available for pre-order now! And the early bird gets the worm! Pre-order now and send me a pic (cell phone pic is fine) of your pre-order receipt....

Tonight is the big night! Are you ready? Don’t be too scared. I whipped up these quick and easy Halloween recipes using mostly ingredients I already had on hand. You can find the funky tropical fruits at Asian markets and natural or fine food...