Wishes & Dishes

On those special days - days like today (Mother's Day)  - what is your secret wish that someone could grant you? That special something that would let you know that you are known, understood and loved?  

For me today, it wasn't being given or told something.  It wasn't even really being on the receiving end of a great service.  Instead, having my son plan and prepare delicious, wonderful food with me turned out to be precisely what I wanted.  I loved it because cooking is something that I would like to think I gave him in a way... something that bonds us together. That's exactly what happened today.  We bonded over a perfect mess of ingredients, in a flurry of getting everything prepared in just the right way at just the right time so it could all be enjoyed in the particular manner we'd intended. Can you tell by the picture of his hand-written recipe what he was making? 

I hope your secret wishes came true today!  If you were wishing for recipes then stay tuned because we'll have some new ones coming your way later this week!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Food with HEART

Whether you're looking for HEART or LOVE-themed foods for Valentine's Day or just because, the following recipes may help you bring a little something special to the table.

Just click on the name of each recipe to follow the link to the actual recipe!

Roasted Herbed Artichokes with Leeks

Fact: Artichokes are super high in anti-oxidants, in the form of phytonutrients.

Artichokes are YUMMY. And guess what's in the center of them? That's right - HEARTS. The tastiest hearts!

Scrumptious Strawberry Sherbet

Fact: Did you know that strawberries are not true berries? The fruit part of them is actually the tiny black seeds within the delicious red flesh. Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C.

You've got to try this recipe. It is so simple and divine. Set aside a few whole strawberries to cut into heart shapes and use as a garnish.

Gazpacho Smoothie

Fact: Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, which is a pigment that causes their red color. Diets rich in Lycopene reduce the risk for prostate, lung and stomach cancer, heart disease and age related diseases.

Who doesn't love color-themed foods that are also good for you?! If that doesn't say "I love you" then I don't know what does.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Fact: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene!

Now wouldn't your little sweet potatoes love a meal that includes these?!

We wish you a Happy Valentine's Day filled with that which you hold dear! Whatever foods you decide to make, be sure to share them! It's the secret ingredient.... ;-)