Lunch

There is nothing better than a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) made with fresh juicy tomatoes. BLTs remind me of summers in Maine as a child. My father would …

This raspberry brie grilled cheese is made with sweet, airy, buttery brioche. The raspberries add a sweet and tart flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the brie. It’s worth the extra …

What makes a salad more fun? Fried cheese. Specifically, goat cheese that is breaded and lightly fried. This salad is easy to prepare and is one of my favorite lunches. …

On Valentine’s Day my friend Laura invited us over for a traditional afternoon tea party, and it was the cutest thing ever, so I had to share it with you! She …

Today I am sharing a healthy lunch recipe that you can get excited about. This Curry Chicken Salad is made with greek yogurt and a touch of mayonnaise and seasoned …

I am almost three weeks into my modified paleo diet and I am constantly looking for new and exciting ways to eat chicken, quinoa, and vegetables. Today I bring you …

We celebrated my birthday at Davanti Enoteca and we tried the most incredible Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and Watercress (pictured below). I knew that I needed …

Erin and I spend part of our week bouncing around town for lunch meetings and events, so when we are working from our co-working space at my house, I try …

This salad had been on my mind for a while. Something similar was on the cover of Food & Wine in July, and every time I saw it on my …

Judging  by the fact it is popping up on menus, and disappearing from grocery store shelves, farro is becoming the new food trend. Farro is an ancient grain with almost …

When a group of bloggers get together for a picnic, it turns out to be the most beautiful, colorful, and stylish picnic. Last week I joined my friends Erin, Jess, …

As National Grilled Cheese Month comes to a close I thought I would share one more recipe with you. I am downright obsessed with grilled cheese. This means that my …

Have you tried a shaved brussels sprout salad yet? They have become popular in Chicago, and it’s something I can’t resist ordering. The other day I found shaved brussels sprouts …

After I made Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken, I made a big batch of simple Chicken Vegetable Soup. It was a chilly day, and I had time on my hands …

I’ve found the ultimate brunch for the person who tends to prefer the lunch side of brunch. Inspired by a dish from Nellcote’s old brunch menu, I created Creamy Parmesan Pasta …

April is National Grilled Cheese Month! The classic comfort food has made a big comeback in recent years and there are lots of different ways that you can celebrate grilled …

I strongly believe that the best way to be kind to both your waistline and your wallet is to pack your lunch during the week. In an effort to get …

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Spinach Salad is a super simple weeknight meal that can be made in 10 minutes of preparation time and in just 30 minutes total. Easy peasy.  This is …

The holidays are a busy time, and for me the key to getting everything done is to plan ahead. I have been hitting the kitchen on Sundays and preparing a …

Healthy eating and a busy lifestyle have a tendency to clash. My new favorite way to save time and to eat fresh healthy food is my Door to Door Organics …

The chilly fall weather, the colorful leaves, and the football on tv inspired me to make chili for the first time this fall. There is something wonderful about the scent …

If you come over to my house, I will feed you. It is likely I will also send you home with baked goods. When my friend Erin came over the …

Today I am sharing the last in my series of posts on easy packable lunches. This turkey chili recipe is made with a crockpot and just takes a couple of …

Today I am sharing another easy packable lunch recipe. This Cranberry Chicken Salad is one of my favorite lunches. It is made with a store-bought rotisserie chicken, so the preparation …

Back to school season is just around the corner, which means you might find yourself packing more lunches. Over the next two weeks, I am going to share three easy lunch …

I have recently realized that you can roast vegetables, throw them in a blender, and add some broth to make soup. The best part is that this works with a …

My Dad made this lunch for my Mom and delivered it to her at work. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever? My parents live in Maine where lobster is currently …

A perfectly toasted sandwich with melted cheese is my favorite lunch. I was able to great fresh roast beef at a local market and it was perhaps the best I …

I just can’t believe that this is post 500. I thought it would be fun to take a look back at my favorite posts: My favorite breakfast: Chilaquiles Benedict with …

My sister thought that a lobster would be a good stocking stuffer.  It was very funny to watch everyone’s surprise when a live lobster was pulled out of a stocking. …