Watermelon “Steak” Salad Makes 4 servings Dressing ½ cup light olive oil ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili lime seasoning Kosher salt Coarse-ground pepper Salad […]
Covid-19 is more than just the name of a virus. It’s a testament to how much weight I’ve gained (and then some) since the pandemic triggered lockdowns from here to high heaven. I don’t do well being locked in the […]
This soup is a hearty spin on classic chicken noodle soup. The recipe comes together quickly using rotisserie chicken and fresh tortellini. It’s the perfect soup for a cold winter evening. Not that I would know anything about a cold […]
Salmon is the most popular fish in my house. It’s loaded with a ton of flavor and nutrients that taste delicious and promote good health. But sometimes salmon can be a little boring. By adding a few vegetables and herbs […]
Pasta salad was one of the best ways I got vegetables into my kids when they were little. Throw any type of vegetable–except brussel sprouts–in a bowl with some noodles covered in a dressing, and they were golden. Now that […]
Live television is not for the faint of heart. Everything happens once. No retakes allowed. It’s imperative that you have your stuff together before the cameras start rolling, so you don’t embarrass yourself across the airwaves. I love the adrenaline […]
When I decided to sell baked goods at the Matthews Community Farmers Market, I had no idea the impact being a vendor at my town market would have on my life. Not only has Queen City Kitchen been well received […]
There is no rhyme or reason to the recipes I select for my cooking segments on Charlotte Today. Inspiration can come from anywhere. I’ve been inspired while watching Food Network or PBS, sitting in car line, reading a book, folding laundry. […]
Whenever I get the opportunity to cook on Charlotte Today, a local lifestyle and entertainment morning show in Charlotte, North Carolina, I have a blast. It’s the one time in my life when I can dirty a bunch of dishes and […]
I’d been putting off cleaning out my freezer for months. It’s not one of my favorite things to do, and if it weren’t for that rock solid whole chicken that fell onto my foot, I wouldn’t have given the chaos […]
Last February, I had the opportunity to present a workshop at the first annual When The Heart Dreams conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event was an opportunity for romance readers and authors to mix and mingle for the weekend. […]
I’m one week into the Daniel Fast, and I have to say that it hasn’t been that bad. It’s actually been quite inspiring and definitely necessary. I ate so much food from my birthday on November 4 through the holidays. […]
After consuming all that rich, heavy food on Thanksgiving, followed by consuming several days of holiday leftovers, I am pretty much tired of eating. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed every delicious moment and every delectable bite, but there comes […]
