Just because we are busy moms on the go doesn't mean we can't take a moment to stop and make ourselves a delicious lunch.  Sometimes it feels like most of my lunches are eating up that last bite of the PB&J sandwich and the last half eaten bite of apple that my kids don't finish in their lunch.  When I catch myself falling into that rut, this is lunch I go to.  It's healthy, it's got all the stuff in there that'll give us that energy to carry on our busy day and hello lover... it only takes about 8 minutes to prepare and serve. Yes. That's right...

Here is a recipe for a salad that just says yummy to me.  It's one of those salads that my kids aren't really asking to share with me... my husband thinks is too healthy and well... when I've invited a girlfriend over to my house for lunch, I'm proud to serve it next a piece of grilled chicken that I've marinated in garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary & olive oil.  (I hope I'm inspiring you for lunch today!) 

I'm going out on a limb with this recipe... but if you've ever been inspired to try something different or eaten something in a restaurant and thought, I want to know how they make this, then this recipe is for you!!

Everyone’s got their own childhood memories when it comes to food. For most kids in America their earliest or first memories in the kitchen are probably sticking their fingers in some sort of ooey chocolatey batter and licking the bowl clean or eating some raw cookie dough while Mom or Grandma was making some cookies.

I love making quiches... they're easy to make and don't require a ton of time in the kitchen. The perfect recipe for the perfect weekend in bed.

Ricotta & Leek Quiche

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Give these puff pastry hearts a try for your loved ones on Valentine's Day!

I think in a past life, I must have been Chinese because I tell ya, I can’t eat enough Chinese food. I love it all. Mu Shu Chicken, Sezchuan Eggplant, Fried Rice, Eggrolls and one of my absolute favs - Wontons. I love them in soup and I especially love them crispy.

This recipe is fantastic for any night of the week. It's gourmet enough for mom and dad to love... but yummy enough for the kids to enjoy as well!

It combines some of my (and my kids) favorite things - artichokes, mushrooms and tender chicken pieces.... what more could you ask for?

While everyone might be really jazzed about the changing of seasons, and the fact that winter is in full effect, I'm not gonna lie when I say that I'm kinda missing summer and all that comes with it. The warm sun. The beach days with the kids... and of course the endless BBQ-ing that we do all summer long!

When the holidays roll around, I always break out my repertoire of "go-to" appetizers. This is one of them, but it's so good that I use it all year round!

I don't need to say too much about it, they actually speak for themselves.

Stuffed Mushrooms

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There’s just something so different and delicious about a roasted Cornish Hen compared to a regular roasted chicken.