Pesto is a wonderful escape from bright tomato or heavy cream sauces. In the summer months with basil is in full bloom, but you can savor the summer a bit longer by jarring or canning pesto. Can’t beat delicious fresh pesto sauce made some basil leaves straight from the garden. Read more…
As we approach the BEST time of year, I often try to see how I can balance out classic comfort food, with healthier alternatives. There are two crucial elements I try to always maintain from a culinary element: flavor and texture. Oftentimes people will not realize they are eating a Read more…
“This is the best creamed corn recipe I have ever tried!” – Amanda Corn is certainly one of my guilty pleasures, as it is one decadent starch. Loaded in Vitamin B12 and insoluble fiber which is great for gut flora and cardiovascular health. Corn is also rich in lutein and Read more…
Delightful lemon poppyseed is a long time favorite flavor combination but lately has been out of the lime light. Or should I say lemon? So I’m bringing it back, but in mini Bundt cupcakes. And instead of icing, I will show you how to make a classic glaze, and then Read more…
Summer is upon us and soon we’ll be out enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. One of my favorite things to make is a bright and tasty mango salsa. It has become one of my most requested dishes. Sweet from fresh mangos, with a strong kick from red onion and Read more…
A thick spicy peanut sauce is one of my favorite ways of making stir fry. Originally a Thai kind of dish, but can quickly be made at home with peanut butter and some spices. Easy to make with just one skillet or a wok. You are welcome to use any Read more…
A warm delicious comfort food, that’s easy to make! So much simpler than a pie, but just as good. Top with fresh whipped cream, or creamy vanilla icecream. Can be easily made vegan too! Play around with different types of berry assortments, but for this recipe, we will use fresh-picked Read more…
Veganism is on the rise, and there are certainly numerous benefits to adopting a more plant-based diet. Eating more plant-based foods reduces your carbon footprint, and overall improves one’s health. Though cooking is an art, baking is a science, and not all ingredients are created equal. I remember one time Read more…
Warm soft pillows of orchard picked nature sweetness; wrapped up in cinnamon- brown sugar, grass-fed buttery flaky crust and a splash of fun? Look no further than my Spiked Apple Pie recipe, my favorite bake to make. You Will Need 4 large apples at least 3 different varietals to alternate Read more…
Super simple to prepare, full of flavor and nutrients. Based originally in Central America, chia seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plant, a relative to the mint family. Nearly as tiny as a poppy seed, chia though is PACKED full of nutrients. Most commonly known as those adorable green sprouts Read more…