Jul 27
Sweet, sour, and crunchy come together providing a refreshing salad for these hot summer days we are in. Picked onions bring the sour, apples the sweetness, and thinly sliced fennel and almonds provide the crunch. The dressing is simple and rounds out the flavors. If fennel is new to you, the bulb has a mild …
Jul 06
Whether you strive to eat healthy or not, these salmon fillets will delight you with a sweet and spicy glaze that is healthy and bursting with flavor. With just a few ingredients, which might already be in your pantry, this glaze is simple and quick. Adjust your cooking time according to the thickness of your …
Jun 28
I love just about any dish that uses balsamic vinegar, and this one didn’t disappoint either. Perfect for the summer, this simple, quick and delicious side dish provides a wow factor not only from the flavor but its presentation. Take advantage of fresh summer produce, and enjoy this salad at your next picnic or cookout …
Jun 21
There are many recipes for chili powder and no need to buy yet another “spice”. I had never thought about it but chili powder is a combo of spices that I already had in my pantry. Some brands also add extras that are not a spice. Feel free to change out an ingredient or the …
May 28
Light and fresh, these parfaits are great for celebrating your summer holidays. Fresh juicy strawberries and fresh plump blueberries layered between a mixture of whipped topping, white chocolate and Mascarpone cheese. If you find the whipped topping mixture not sweet enough, you can add a little more white chocolate. Enjoy! 4-oz Mascarpone cheese, softened to …
May 24
If you are looking for a healthy snack that also tastes amazing, these no-bake peanut butter coconut bites are what you are looking for. I mean come on, peanut butter, coconut, maple syrup and a few chocolate chips, raisins or peanuts. They are so good! Natural peanut butter works best for this recipe due to …
May 09
I had never been big on using chicken thighs in a dish because I didn’t like the way they turned out. Maybe it’s just me, but I have always used chicken breast. I know why chefs say they like to use chicken thighs, because they don’t dry out, but I never cared for them. This …
May 03
This broccoli salad has many different textures and flavors that come together to make such a delicious dish. Broccoli and pecans add crunch, apples and dried cranberries add sweetness, and to round it out a simple dressing that has a hint of lemon. If you wish not to use yogurt in the dressing just double …
Apr 09
This cheesy dip is sure to be a hit at your next party. A cheese dip with caramelized onions, and a little heat from chorizo sausage. Great dippers are baguette slices, tortilla chips or veggies. Fair warning though, this will go fast so double the recipe if you have a large crowd. Enjoy! 2 C. …
Apr 03
My quest to find a healthier jam/jelly brought me to this chia jam recipe. My journey started in the grocery store, reading the label of each jar. It was rare to find one that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup in it! This stuff is everywhere. Onto the ones that used sugar or honey; better …
