Author: Valerie Cogswell

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A light and pretty salad is the perfect way to round out a meal (I love serving this salad with Beef Bolognese).  This one also happens to be incredibly easy to make and really delicious. You can make the vinaigrette ahead of time (just don’t dress...

I’m freezing. Literally, I’m shivering as I write this.   Boston is COLD in the winter.  And there’s nothing quite like warming up on a cold winter night with a bowl of cozy, satisfying Lasagna Soup.  I was first introduced to Lasagna Soup by my best...

A salad can be just as delicious and satisfying as a traditional entree IF it's full of beautiful colors, different textures and obviously tons of flavor.  This Greek Chop Chop Salad fits the bill! You can make this simple yet really interesting salad the night...

So clearly this mouth-watering salad is easy on the eyes. But it’s also really good for you too. Raw baby kale is full of fiber and vitamins A and K. Butternut squash is high in Vitamin A along with Vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Look...

When I was in my twenties, I would wake up at 5 am sharp for a resistance training circuit workout at my gym before the grind of my 9 to 5.  By 5:30 pm I was fighting traffic to get to my home office for...

I was at a friend’s house for Sunday brunch and we had a gluten free version of Poutine, a dish I’ve never tried before. I loved it! Poutine is fries or tater tots smothered in brown gravy and traditionally served with cheese curds (but they’re...

Ever notice how the batter is always better raw than baked?!? These raw cake batter bites are just that - raw cake batter (but clean and gluten free!) rolled into little balls.  They’re actually pretty perfect for those times when you’re having cravings because you...

This beautiful roasted squash dish only looks fancy (which is why it's perfect for Turkey Day.)  But you're guests will never know it took you only 10 minutes of prep time.  It's as simple as roasting off the acorn squash, brushing them with butter and...

If you're a fan of pumpkin but not so much a fan of difficult recipes, you'll love these cupcakes.  I'm almost embarrassed to admit how easy these are.  Almost.  All I did was make Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin and Bread Almond Flour Mix according to...

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