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A Connected Table. A Late Summer Luncheon
A simple late-summer meal with peaches and tomatoes became something much more—a chance to reconnect with a dear friend after years without one-on-one time. We laughed, cried, ate well, and reminded each other that a full table is nice, but a connected table is better. Food brings us together, but love keeps us coming back.
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Simple Creamy Garlic Soup for Allergy Season and Everyday Wellness
A warm, simple bowl of creamy garlic soup made with caramelized garlic, onion, vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, and gluten-free toasted bread. Perfect for allergy season or anytime you’re craving something comforting, nourishing, and full of flavor.
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Last Bite of Summer: Fresh Georgia Produce, Three Easy Ways
Last Bite of Summer: Fresh Georgia Produce, Three Easy Ways Before fall arrives, there’s still plenty of summer produce to enjoy—Georgia peaches, tomatoes, corn, zucchini, squash, peppers and fresh herbs. In my latest TV segment, Last Bite of Summer, I’m sharing three simple, versatile recipes: a colorful vegetable skillet, fresh summer toasts and sweet-and-savory peach-corn…
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Homemade High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Cereal
There’s something so satisfying about making a favorite food at home and realizing just how simple it can be. I wanted a cereal that gave me the crunch I love but also had a little more going for it nutritionally—more protein, more fiber, and less added sugar than many traditional cereals. So I started playing…
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Three Easy Back-to-School Dinners Ready in About an Hour
Back-to-school season means busy schedules, homework, sports, and figuring out what’s for dinner after a long day. The good news? With just a little prep, you can have several family-friendly meals ready to make the week much easier. For my TV segment, I challenged myself to prepare three delicious dinners in about an hour using…
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Coming Home, Gathering Again, and Setting the Table with Love
Coming home reminded me of one of my favorite truths: hospitality doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. This gathering was simple—a vibrant dragon fruit mocktail, air-fried shishito peppers with two easy dipping sauces, a charcuterie board, and leftover homemade banana bread for dessert. Sometimes the most memorable moments aren’t created by spending hours…
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Trending This Fourth of July: Create Fun Food Flights Everyone Will Love!
This Fourth of July, skip the ordinary and create an unforgettable celebration with food flights! From hot dog and tater tot pairings to refreshing summer spritzers and gourmet s’mores, flights are one of the hottest entertaining trends because they’re interactive, customizable, and fun for guests of all ages. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or…
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Interactive Family Dinner Boards
One of the easiest ways to make summer dinners more fun is to turn them into a build-your-own board night. Everyone gathers around the table, customizes their meal, and helps prepare part of the spread. These boards are simple, family-friendly, and perfect for busy summer evenings.
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Munchable Masterpieces: Edible Crafts & A Mother’s Day Brunch Made With Love
There’s something so special about Mother’s Day crafts. The handprints, the painted flower pots, the little treasures brought home with excitement and love. My boys made them for me, my grandchildren make them now, and honestly, I still have many of those sweet keepsakes today. So for this year’s Mother’s Day TV segment on FOX…
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Hot Chocolate Chunk Brownies: A Little Comfort, A Lot of Love
There are some recipes that feel like more than dessert. They feel like a moment. A pause. A quiet way of saying, “I thought about you.” These Hot Chocolate Chunk Brownies are exactly that.
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Family-Friendly Spring Meals: Fresh Ideas for Easy Connection Around the Table
That’s why I created these family-friendly spring meal ideas. They’re approachable, flavorful, and designed for real life—quick weeknight dinners, casual spring gatherings, and little moments of togetherness.
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Spring Entertaining One Meal, Two Moments: From Weeknight Dinner to Effortless Gathering
You don’t need more to create something beautiful—you just need to see what’s already there differently. This spring menu is a reminder that with intention, the same meal can nourish your family and become a moment of connection worth sharing.
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Two Easy Meals from Leftover Baked Chicken
Turn leftover baked chicken into two nourishing meals: a high-protein chicken salad and a hearty Cobb salad with fire-roasted corn, sweet peas, avocado, and ranch dressing.
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The Luxury of Connection: A Luncheon from the Heart
Luxury is the freedom to create space for connection. It’s choosing fresh ingredients — vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce, herbs chopped by hand — so that each bite feels intentional. It’s slowing down long enough to taste your food and truly see the people sitting across from you.
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Easy Galentine’s Menu: Sweet & Savory Ways to Celebrate Your Besties
A Galentine’s celebration isn’t just about pink and hearts. It’s about being seen. It’s about celebrating friendship. It’s about creating space to breathe and belong.
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