Good food feeds the soul
The main event. These are the recipes built around real ingredients and real flavor — from quick weeknight meals to slow-cooked weekend projects. Whether it’s fish, chicken, pasta, or a plant-based showstopper, every recipe here is designed to satisfy.
A fun part of living a location independent lifestyle is getting to explore the local food culture. The upcoming move is to the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. I don’t know much about Michigan. I know that Ann Arbor is a college town, the state borders …
After posting a photo of my homemade Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta, with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce, I received a lot of requests for the recipe. So, after switching a few things around on my blogging calendar, here it is. This dish is all about the …
Originally published February 2017, updated May, 2026. My mom was a lot of things… hardworking, funny, and caring about her neighbors… but she was not a cook. Still when we were sick, she would open a can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup, added an equal …
I’m sneaking back to my Southern roots in honor of Black History Month and bringing you a recipe for Creamy Grits with Spinach and Cheese. I have to admit that I didn’t like grits growing up. Both my sister and I would just groan when …
I love lasagna. Layers of pasta, warm tomato sauce and ooey, gooey cheeses topped with browned cheese on top. My mouth is watering just picturing the steaming slice of Italian-inspired goodness sitting on my plate. And while my favorite lasagna includes meat and lots of …
The Chinese New Year on January 28th hustles in the Year of the Rooster. It looks like the Year of the Rooster will be a kind year for those seeking the wealth of a BETTER YOU. The Chinese horoscope predicts a powerful year, where impressions …
Saturday, January 28th, marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster and I’m sharing 17 Asian-inspired chicken recipes to get you into the mood. I’m an excited tiger this year. According to my Chinese horoscope it’s going to be an awesome year. Here’s the …
I just realized that I promised my Slowed Cooked Chinese Five Spice Shredded Chicken Sliders with Apple Slices and Carrot, Black Radish and Jalapeno Slaw back in December and never got around to posting the recipes. So now in the honor of the upcoming Chinese New …
I love frittatas. The simplicity and yummy goodness, without the crust of the quiche. See the frittata is basically a naked quiche. It’s just yummy whipped eggs mixed with the ingredients of your choice. Meats, vegetables and cheeses, one at a time or in delightful combinations. Another reason I love frittatas is you …
I’m going vegetarian and gluten-free in this episode of BETTER YOU. And I’ll be very surprised if you miss the meat in this taco. Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Smoked Spanish Paprika and Chili Aioli is on the menu today. As a …