These Dulce de Leche Truffles served in an edible chocolate cup are the ULTIMATE party treat! Topped with sprinkles and toasted coconut (or whatever you like), these bite site treat are totally irresistible! You may have heard of Brigadeiro at some point in life (if not, do yourself a favor and have one!), only becauseRead More »
Garlic Parmesan Bread Wreath
The softest dinner rolls arranged in cheerful bread wreath, topped with butter parmesan and served with a fragrant garlic parmesan rosemary oil! Only two weeks away, the holiday countdown has officially begun. Time to plan, prepare and invest a little time on your holiday menu. Although I realize that not everyone fall into the planningRead More »
Spicy Pita Chips Party Appetizer
These crunchy and flavorful pita chips are delicious served alongside a tasty bowl of creamy hummus. Top with feta cheese and pomegranate for an easy and festive party appetizer! It’s party season, woohoo!? time to show off our best cooking skills (which isn’t always the complicated stuff) and make dishes that are totally crowd magnets,Read More »
Instant Pot Short Ribs With Creamy Polenta
MEGA flavorful Instant Pot Short Ribs served over a quick stove top parmesan polenta, topped with carrots, meat juice, fresh thyme and extra parmesan. INSTANT POT SUNDAY SERIES – WEEK FIVE If you are a meat lover, waiting patiently for the slow cooking process of braising short ribs in an oven or slow cooker mayRead More »
Cinnamon Bites Apple Cobbler
This Cinnamon Bites Apple Cobbler has a juicy bottom layer of honey crisp apple slices coated in sugar and aromatic cinnamon, topped with a mouthwatering layer of bite size cinnamon buns! Every once in a while you come across something so good, I mean soooo good… that it’s actually bad! Get what I am saying??Read More »
Instant Pot Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
This Instant Pot Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake is a b s o l u t e l y delicious, soft like a puffy pillow, flavorful with a hint of lemon and topped with the most scrumptious thick layer of chocolate and caramel! INSTANT POT SUNDAY SERIES – WEEK THREE Wow, the weeks are rolling in andRead More »
Quinoa Barley Stuffed Squash
This Quinoa Barley Stuffed Squash is a beautifully warm and festive Fall dish topped with pumpkin seeds, pecans and aromatic rosemary. This week the weather has really brought in that gorgeous Fall scenery, with an invitation to pull out the boots and cozy oversized sweater from the closet and take a stroll in town whileRead More »
Maple Glazed Green Beans With Parmesan Panko
Maple glazed Green Beans tossed in olive oil and garlic, roasted with blistering cranberries and topped with toasted parmesan panko. This recipe is more then just a colorful twist on our favorite holiday side dish, but a fun and delicious way to serve it up with cheer! I am careful whenever I try to playRead More »
Berries Cream Cheese French Toast
Berries Cream Cheese French Toast warm out of the oven, crispy edges, warm and creamy on the inside, topped with juice-bursting sweet berries and a soft layer of powdered sugar. Fourth of July is just around the corner and hopefully you have some fun filled plans with family, friends and good food. To help youRead More »
Herb Roasted Carrots
Whole carrots coated with an aromatic garlic, thyme and oregano infused oil and roasted to perfection! It’s time to give one of my favorite vegetables a mega spring twist. I love carrots in Beef Stew, Pot Roast and Soups more then anything, but considering we are moving towards the warmer weather and I likely won’t be making any ofRead More »
Almond Blueberry Lemon Energy Bite
Almond Blueberry Lemon Energy Bite (Vegan + Gluten-free + dairy-free); this no-bake energy bite is loaded with nutrient dense ingredients for a healthy bite that no one will resist! Seventeen days left until Christmas, I find myself riding the bandwagon of stress. Ugh that word I dread! The almost inevitable feeling of too much to do,Read More »
Creamy Brazilian Hot Cocoa
Creamy Brazilian Hot Cocoa; this thick, creamy, rich and irresistible hot cocoa will melt all your cravings away! Is there hot cocoa in a tropical country? hey, no worries… I would be wondering the same thing too, haha. So obviously we have winter and yes, it’s very mild. But when you don’t know how cold isRead More »
Cranberry Orange Carrot Cake
Cranberry Orange Carrot Cake; this soft and moist cake is packed with fruits, veggies and yogurt for a delicious dessert that you can feel good about eating. One of my favorite things about the Holidays -besides all the food (I just can’t help it), is visiting with family and friends. Aside from the ones I expect to see,Read More »
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free); a tasty and irresistible allergy-friendly treat for the Holidays! What did I tell ya ’bout the cooking making business? It’s in full swing and honestly I am having so much fun! You see, I was never a baker. I always felt intimidated by it but deeply admired those whoRead More »
Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-free)
Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free); a delicious crunchy chocolate chip cookie filled with pistachios and cranberries, half-dipped in dark chocolate. The perfect dessert for your Holiday events! No other food screams fun, louder then cookies. So as the Holidays approach, I plan on being armed with jars of cookies to guarantee that everyone will have a goodRead More »
Maple Soy Cranberry Salmon
Maple Soy Cranberry Salmon; this recipe makes for a flavorful and elegant salmon dinner.The perfect recipe for your Holiday celebrations or a special dinner for two. Dinner for two is just what I had in mind. A quite, easy and comforting yet elegant dinner for Ron and I. Eating out this time of year can beRead More »
BEST Chocolate Peppermint Cups
BEST Chocolate Peppermint Cups of the Season! Make them for home or make them to give, these easy no-bake chocolate cups are a treat that everyone will enjoy! ‘Tis the season to Give, to Love and to be Jolly Fa-la-la-la-la! I don’t know about you but I caaan’t wait for Christmas! Then I realized -who said IRead More »
Quinoa & Spinach Delicata Squash
Quinoa & Spinach Delicata Squash (Vegan + Gluten-free); roasted delicata squash loaded with quinoa, spinach, pecans and cranberries. A deliciously wholesome and hearty dish you can enjoy all season. Ever since I made this Garlicky Creamy Alfredo Sauce my family and I have been indulging on some seriously delicious Pasta dinners. While it all sounds good, for meRead More »
Seedy Oat Crackers
Seedy Oat Crackers (Vegan + Gluten-Free); this guiltless crackers are packed with nutrient dense ingredients, for a healthy and satisfying snack that no one will resist! Make ahead of the Holiday craziness of keep ’em coming all year long. The Holidays are fast approaching and I can feel my body tense up with the thought ofRead More »
Sweet Potato Quinoa Boat
Sweet Potato Quinoa Boat (Gluten-Free); a buttery baked sweet potato loaded with cheese, quinoa and cranberries for a tasteful and healthy dish for the Holidays. One of the things that gets me mostly excited about the Holidays is having family over. I feel so grateful that my home is the place to welcome all from near and far,Read More »
