As a person who strives constantly for organization and efficiency, having healthy, delicious food on demand is a constant quest. Oh yes, and for an even ta...

April 29, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Whenever possible, I like to tie in my posted recipes to what I am teaching.  Last week I had two classes, Quick and Easy Taco...

April 22, 2019 Suzanne Yearley The Italians have it right, especially when it comes to cooking and eating. Their use of seasonal produce, simple and straight...

April 4, 2019 Suzanne Yearley The temperature changes so quickly at this time of year, yo-yoing back and forth between the warmer weather that we crave and w...

March 31, 2019 Suzanne Yearley My students are always asking me to tell them what quick and easy recipes I make to eat at home. On the way home from the gym ...

March 23, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Many of you know how much I love dessert. Layer cake is certainly my favorite, the more frosting the better. But I have had a ...

March 8, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I adore breakfast cereal of all types, and have been known to grab a handful throughout the day as a snack or dessert. I am oft...

February 28, 2019 Suzanne Yearley During this gray and muddy late-winter, it is hard to feel inspired in the kitchen or elsewhere. Then Sunday I had some of ...

February 8, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I came across this dish on the Internet and thought immediately of sending it to my son to make in his apartment. Once I tas...

Suzanne Yearley January 30, 2019 I owe you an apology. As of late, I haven’t given you a variety of dishes but instead have been very soup-centric. I promise...

January 22, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I am definitely an “on the side” person. I know how I want to eat a dish and no other way will do. While harder for chefs an...

January 16, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I only have one thing one my mind at mealtime right now: steaming hot food. Here is a simple soup that can be made in less t...

January 12, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Everyone is always asking me how to simplify a dish. “What shortcuts can I take? How can I make things easier?” It is someth...

November 15, 2018 Suzanne Yearley Food fads come and go, but soup is a constant for me. Once the cold weather hits, I have only one thing on my mind at mealt...

November 15, 2018 Suzanne Yearley Canned vs. Dried: Canned beans are a convenient and time-saving alternative to cooking your own. Just be aware of their gre
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November 5, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I have never liked donuts. That really is true. Before you jump all over me in disbelief, I’ll explain. It has nothing to do...

October 31, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I have big plans for Thanksgiving. I want to give you everything that you need to be prepared for the holiday weeks ahead.  ...

October 31, 2018 Suzanne Yearley This delicious combination of butternut squash, caramelized onions and woodsy sage is my all-time favorite Thanksgiving side...

October 25, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I couldn’t resist having a little fun and creating a meal built around these popular “healthy” ingredients. (See the discuss...

October 17, 2018 Suzanne Yearley After weeks and weeks of warm weather, the sudden drop in temperature took me by surprise. In my defense, it did seem that s...