Citrus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Citrus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

The bright spot of winter produce is most certainly citrus. So fragrant, fresh, light, and of course that beautiful burst of color is always welcome! This is The Organic Kitchen’s Citrus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Coq Au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine)

Coq Au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine)

Let's talk about this gorgeous Coq Au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine). Coq Au Vin is a French dish that literally translates to 'rooster in wine'. Classically French, deliciously rich and savory, it's a favorite for entertaining or romantic dinners at home...on let's...

The Organic Kitchen Spinach and Kale Quiche with Four Crust Options

The Organic Kitchen Spinach and Kale Quiche with Four Crust Options

Get out your pie tins because today we are making The Organic Kitchen Spinach and Kale Quiche with Four Crust Options. Quiche is so easy to make, I am always surprised to hear people are too intimidated to try it. Making quiche is as simple as whisking together eggs,...

Easy July 4th BBQ Menu~ Main Dish, Sides and Dessert!

Easy July 4th BBQ Menu~ Main Dish, Sides and Dessert!

If you are like me, you are busy. And sometimes you don't think about a menu until a day before an event. Well Independence Day is right around the corner! If you are looking for an easy menu to serve friends and family on the Fourth of July I have all you need right here. (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.)     The Menu: I firmly believe the host/hostess of the...

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Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts~ Italy Part 5: Venice

Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts~ Italy Part 5: Venice

I do believe I have saved the best for last...well second to last as I will have two posts from Venice! It was just too amazing for one. Venice was my favorite city of the five we visited in Italy. I believe we went at exactly the right time of year. The weather was a stunning 72 degrees everyday! All this beauty inspired an equally beautiful recipe: Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a...

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Blackberry and Baby Kale Breakfast Smoothie

Blackberry and Baby Kale Breakfast Smoothie

I have a new favorite smoothie for you! It's antioxidant rich, filling, delicious, creamy and cold. And believe it or not, it's technically a 'green' smoothie... even though it's really purple. I call it the Blackberry Baby Kale Smoothie and it takes about 60 seconds to make! (This post contains affiliate links from which I may make a commission. Your price remains the same.) Making Your Smoothie The Best It Can Be: Your smoothie is only as...

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Grilled Tuscan Chicken~ Italy Part 4: Montepulciano, Tuscany

Grilled Tuscan Chicken~ Italy Part 4: Montepulciano, Tuscany

Who doesn't love bruschetta?! I use this traditional Italian tomato recipe to top this Grilled or Baked Tuscan Chicken, and wow is it delicious! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.)   Our Trip to Italy! This 'Grilled (or Baked) Tuscan Chicken' recipe was inspired by the fourth stop on our trip to Italy: Tuscany! In all my life I have never seen more picturesque...

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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake ~ Italy Part 3: Florence

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake ~ Italy Part 3: Florence

Happy birthday to me from Florence Italy! My husband took me on my first trip to Europe for my 52nd birthday, and on my actual birthday we took a cooking class and learned to make this delicious Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.)   Florence! When we came home, even before my jet lag ceased, I was missing Italy. That has never happened to me...

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A Few of My Favorite Things ~ May 2014

A Few of My Favorite Things ~ May 2014

  May...a favorite month of mine. The weather is perfect, summer is becoming evermore a reality and this year my birthday and Mother's Day fell on the same Sunday. I love May. Besides all the normal reasons to love the month that bridges spring and summer, it turns out it was a pretty great month on the world wide web as well! Here are just a Few of my Favorite Things from The WWW in May! Food, Food, Glorious Food:   This idea is...

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