Cookout Classics: Elote Mac and Cheese

It’s that magical time of year again when so many of my weekends or days off are spent at the beach, by the pool, or at afternoon/evening cookouts with friends and family – and so many of those occasions and gatherings involve preparing the perfect side dish to share with everyone. It’s a Summertime tradition […]

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Seaside Snacks: Lobster Bisque Poutine

Hello, June! It’s so nice to see you again! I thought I’d kick off the first month of the Summer season this year with a recipe I was inspired to try out after the wonderful Mother’s Day brunch I had treated my mom to a couple of weeks ago. If you remember, we had enjoyed […]

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Game Day Eats: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

With The Patriots back in the Super Bowl this coming Sunday and Bad Bunny performing the Halftime Show, it goes without saying that I will be seated, fully locked in and ready to dive into some seriously amazing snacks – which is always a highlight of any sporting event or party, really. I’m a savory […]

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Healthy Eats: Falafel Salad with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Like so many others, I wanted to start the New Year with a reinvigorated drive to focus on my health and wellness in 2026 by eating cleaner, moving my body more, getting an appropriate amount of sleep and continuing to check in on my mental health as often as I could so that I wasn’t […]

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Fall Foodie: Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

My longtime friend and podcast co-host, Stef, is an amazing cook, and I can always count on her to keep me well-fed whenever we’re hanging out at her house and/or getting ready to record a new episode together in the studio. She, much like me, also really loves diving into seasonal recipes – and has […]

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Summer Snacks: Peach Cobbler and Brie Dip

I want to preface this post by saying don’t let the photos fool you! While this dish may not photograph as well as some of the other things I’ve prepared in the past, and is similar to an odd-looking-but-outstanding cranberry dip I shared a couple of years ago, this one is a keeper for the […]

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Summer Sides: Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple

When it comes to snacking or appetizers, I’m a big fan of combining unexpected tastes, like either sweet or citrus with more savory and salty flavors. Tortilla chips with lime? The best. Mango Habanero sauces and salsa? Absolutely – and for some reason those combinations always taste particularly amazing during the Summer months! This past […]

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New Year, New Meals: Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

Since the recent start of the New Year, I’ve been mindful to move my body regularly and eat as healthy as I can. I’ve been hitting the gym each morning for cardio and strength training sessions before work, and doing a lot of meal prep – which has been both a time-saver and unbelievably satisfactory […]

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