Self-Taught Foodie

This newest chili creation of mine has so many of my favorite ingredients: cumin, red pepper, garlic, Mexican beer, and chocolate. Yes, c...

Although spring is officially here, it felt unseasonably cool in Oxford yesterday--perfect soup weather. I craved vegetable soup, but I wan...

Purple sweet potatoes are my new favorite. Colorful veggies are so healthy, and the more colorful, the better. I like to mix deep purple...

My oatmeal journey began long, long ago when I was a little girl. Like most kids, I ate instant oatmeal from the packet that my mom prepar...

All natural, nonfat Greek strained yogurt is the closest substitute to mayonnaise and/or sour cream I've found for many of my recipes, a...

“Un-fried” chicken is what it is—a healthier alternative to an unhealthy classic. It can, however, be scrumptious. Gary said this is bett...

I recently wrote about the simplicity of pork tenderloin. Now it's salmon's turn. I don't have time for complicated marinades ...