Friday's Fixin's: Sautéed Collard Greens

Please don’t stop reading after you see the title, “Sautéed Collard Greens.” Heaven knows I might have. I’ve always turned my nose up at braised collard greens because every experience that I have ever had with them has been awful! But wait!  Stay with me because this recipe will ROCK.YOUR.WORLD. I’m telling you that this recipe had… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Sautéed Collard Greens

Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

 Happy Summer!  Can you believe that it is already July 12th?  Is summer flying or what?  I always feel like after July 4th, time seems to move at warp speed. I wish that there were a magic switch to slow down time. Alas. Anyhoo, I’m thrilled to share the most PERFECT summer salad with you.  Chef… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

Friday's Fixin's: The Best Protein Packed Vegetable Soup

When we were playing around in the kitchen last week, Maili waved her magic creative cooking wand and came up with this amazing and fantabulous soup. I happen to think that it’s the best vegetable soup – ever. Oh dear heavens is it ever good. I scorched my tongue because I ate it when it… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: The Best Protein Packed Vegetable Soup

Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Beets

Beets are one of my favorite foods. I liked beets before I had breast cancer. The Silver Lining is that there are gobs of anti-cancer benefits of eating beets. One of the great things about beets is that they are available year-round, so whenever the craving occurs (and after you try this recipe, I pretty much guarantee… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Beets

Friday's Fixin's: Watermelon Passion

Happy Friday, everyone! Phew, what a week it’s been.  My goodness, I can’t believe how quickly time has gone…time for Friday’s Fixin’s again?  Well the Silver Lining is that Friday’s Fixin’s is one of my favorite weekly posts! This week I’m excited to share another one of Chef Maili’s treats. She is so creative. I mean,… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Watermelon Passion

Friday’s Fixin’s: The Perfect Spring Salad

The Perfect Spring Salad Are you all ready for the most PERFECT spring salad? My friend (and chef extraordinaire) Maili shared her super special salad with me and encouraged me to share it with you (Silver Lining).  Oh my gosh, I literally can’t stop eating it!  Hope that you enjoy it as much as I… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: The Perfect Spring Salad