This meal is a perfect start to the fall. We will use seasonal ingredients, as well as warm spices and herbs, to elevate everyday dishes. This delicious menu will include: Pear Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Cream; Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron and Sage; Maple-Glazed Salmon; and Pecan Pie Bars to really get you in the mood […]

What do you make when your key lime tree is ready for picking? I thought about tequila shots but then settled on this Key Lime Tart! This tart is easy to make, a great do-ahead dessert, and feeds a very happy crowd! Enjoy! I am looking forward to seeing everyone soon and please stay healthy […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “Mad about Mediterranean” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. And once again, thank you for your […]

Decided to resume classes a week early on August 24 and this first class back just had to be my favorite cuisine, Mediterranean! This menu is bold in flavors yet light on the palate at the same time. This meal is perfect to take you from those summer barbecues back into your kitchen. The menu […]

Summer is the perfect time for fruit desserts! These two no-recipe, no-bake desserts are an easy and delicious way to end a meal. The first is just a small scoop of gelato in a freestone peach halve with a drizzle of real maple syrup and a sprinkling of toasted almonds. The second is a small […]

Happy Summer! This simple dish is the perfect side dish for any brunch or dinner this summer! It is also a fantastic first course served atop some grilled bread, yum! Hope you enjoy this recipe and reminder that I miss you all and can’t wait to have you back in my kitchen. I will be […]

Late April usually brings San Antonio Fiesta, but sadly we will miss it again this year. Tortilla Chicken Soup is a simple pantry-staple soup that can bring a little fiesta to your kitchen! This soup comes together with pantry staples and chicken thighs (or breast) from my freezer. It only takes about 30 minutes, and […]

Happy Almost Spring! If you are like me, you are ready to lighten up your cooking for the spring! This recipe can be used for a light, simple dessert or also delicious for breakfast. And for dessert, I won’t tell if you top it with a bit of whipped cream!! Hope you enjoy this sweet […]

Happy February! This recipe is one of my favorite date-night dishes! It is especially appropriate for a night in on Valentine’s Day! What makes this great for date-night is that the simmering sauce can be made several hours ahead and then when it is time to dine, you just add the mussels and dinner is […]

Happy New Year! Hope you will enjoy this soup as much as we have been enjoying it! It is healthful, satisfying and just makes you feel good inside and out. And isn’t that exactly what we need right now! The soup as written is low-carb, but if you want to add a bit more fiber […]

Hope this next “virtual” class will inspire you to treat yourself and your family to an elegant and fun brunch! This delicious menu can be safely served outdoors and has many do-ahead tricks! And if entertaining is not possible right now, use all of the components for a breakfast, lunch or dinner any time. The […]

With a chill in the air we are all craving something warm and comforting! This soups fits the bill but is also healthful and light, just in case you, like me, indulged a bit too much last week!! The soup is easily doubled or tripled and freezes beautifully. And if you were looking for an […]

Looking for a guiltless treat with all the holiday indulgences around us? Look no further than this whole-grain, dairy-free, fat-free muffin. Delicious for breakfast or an afternoon treat with tea! See below to print out the recipe and if you would also like a photo diary of the recipe please email me at amy@cookingwithcare.com with […]

Hope this next “virtual” class will inspire you to treat yourself and someone you love to a special night in! This delicious menu is better than your local steakhouse and you don’t have to wear a mask! And dessert, which can certainly feed a crowd, uses a store-bought helper to make your life a little […]

Hope it starts to feel like fall with this next “virtual” class! This wonderful menu will inspire you to add something new, and a little healthy, to any fall celebration- big (Thanksgiving) or small (just a Tuesday night). The menu will include: Marinated Kale Salad; Walnut-Crusted Turkey Scaloppini with Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce; Brussel Sprout Sauté […]

Getting tired of Overnight Oats? Here is a new idea for your morning oatmeal fix! These muffins are flourless and a great do-ahead! Store these in the refrigerator for five days or freezer for a month or two, for a quick, healthy and portable breakfast! Print recipe below and add to your recipe box. Oatmeal […]

A girl can only have so many cookies for breakfast before she needs to make some changes!! If your high-powered blender has only been making frozen cocktails during Covid, try something new! This smoothie is not so great to look at, but it tastes delicious and packs a nutritional punch! A high-powered blender is really […]

Just a reminder, since we all are a little Covid foggy-brained 🙂 Never hit reply to a blog email, I don’t receive your message. Only email me directly or click on the amy@cookingwithcare.com link.

Sadly, it looks like it will be impossible to host in-person classes for the rest of this year! So in the meantime, I will offer a few classes virtually, or my version of virtual. Sign up for the class for $25 and receive recipe cards by mail and then receive a photo diary of each […]

I have been experimenting with vegan butter recently and these cookies are the end result. The cookies are made with whole-grains, low in sugar, and only have a third of the saturated fat as real butter. They also happen to taste delicious! Hope you enjoy the recipe! I sure do miss you in my kitchen, […]