by Rita Anthony | May 23, 2026 | Salads
Herbed Potato & Green Bean Salad 1 ½ pounds baby red skin potatoes (halved or quartered depending on size)2 cups fresh green beans (trimmed and cut in halves)2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 –3 tablespoons water (as needed)¼ cup fresh...
by Rita Anthony | May 22, 2026 | Friday Faves
Today’s Friday Fave is simple, refreshing and one of those dishes that tastes like warm weather in a bowl. Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad Chopped beefsteak tomatoes paired with crisp Persian or English cucumbers, tossed with fresh basil and my Champagne Vinaigrette The...
by Rita Anthony | May 22, 2026 | Dressing & Sauces
Champagne Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar1 –2 tablespoons cashew cream1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 –2 teaspoons maple syrup or date syrup2 –4 tablespoons water (as needed)pinch of saltwhite pepper to taste1 small shallot (finely minced) Blend the...
by Rita Anthony | May 21, 2026 | Thankful Thursday
Cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes may look almost identical at first glance, but they’re actually a little different. Cherry tomatoes are usually rounder, juicier and slightly sweeter, while grape tomatoes tend to be firmer, meatier and a little less watery and,...
by Rita Anthony | May 20, 2026 | Wellness Wednesday
One wellness trick I use all the time has nothing to do with fancy ingredients. It’s preparation. One of the easiest ways to make nourishing meals feel simpler during the week is prepping a few basics ahead of time instead of trying to cook everything from scratch...
