A Fresh and Satisfying Greek Couscous Salad

You’ve heard a lot about how Mediterranean foods are good for you.  Not only are they beneficial to your physical health, but for fighting off cognitive decline as we age.

chocolate chip cookies stay crispy on a cooling rack

Five Secrets to Baking the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

It finally happened! My chocolate chip cookies tasted like my mom’s. 

Salmon cakes served with baby greens and a simple vinaigrette

Low-Carb Salmon Cakes Are Delicious and Ready in a Flash

Chef-Inspired Salmon Cakes On a recent lunch visit to a favorite Cleveland restaurant, L’Albatros Brasserie,…

Greek chicken with tomato sauce in a cast iron casserole dish.

Yiayia’s Easy Greek Chicken

Another secret to the flavor is the abundance of onions and slow simmer.  Like all stews, it tastes even better when reheated.

broccoli and kale salads

Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day

Kale and broccoli are loaded with nutrients, much more so than a typical dinner salad.  The trick to making both enjoyable is cutting them to the proper size. 

Anyone for Homemade Granola?

Granola is one of those foods I’ve always bought packaged. Now, I wonder why? It’s so easy to make and tastes a lot better than the prepackaged stuff.