Here's another great way to use one of those rotisserie chickens sold at the deli in your favorite grocery. I love lettuce wraps; they're like egg rolls without all the extra fat and calories. I'm lucky enough to have kids that will eat lettuce, among lots of other veggies, so these are great for us. I like using the rotisserie chicken since it's already cooked and more tender than other pre-cooked chicken products. It's also pretty straight-forward without extra preservatives... Read More

I think pasta is one of those great discoveries (inventions?) that the world wouldn't continue turning without. Ravioli is one of my favorite types of pasta. We've had it straight up with tomato based sauces and Alfredo, to a casserole made with layers of ravioli, cheese and sauce. While we most often have it for dinner, I also like to make a quick and different appetizer with it. I tried to do a no-bake version of this, but the result was... Read More

Edamame (ed-ah-MAH-may) are boiled green soybeans commonly served as an appetizer in Japanese restaurants. They have become more common in Western culture in recent years. Most often sold in the U.S. frozen in shelled or unshelled form, they are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, protein and fiber. They're crunchy and mild without tasting like a bean at all. My kids love them straight from the shell. They especially like them paired with two... Read More