I was inspired to make a beet burger after trying The Happy Pear’s Beetroot, Walnut and Feta Burger I found in one of their cookbooks. Their version had a couple different cheeses in it so I thought I would see how successful I could be eliminating the cheese and with help from The Flavor Bible.… Read More Beet Burger
It’s early February and midway through winter but not too late to enjoy spaghetti squash. I love to fix this squash because it seems just about everything goes with it. You can cook it ahead of time and then throw a meal together in no time! Last week I experienced this at the fullest when… Read More Spaghetti Squash with Pesto
What is it about the new year that excites change? It is as if a fresh opportunity arises to wash away all of our bad behavior or habits we could do without. Coincidently it closes the holiday season, a time of the year that enhances the fine balancing act of life- lovely to see family… Read More New Year Resolutions
Every once in a while, if you spend any amount of time in the kitchen, you throw a few ingredients together and it just works! I got lucky one night cooking up these Brussels sprouts because that is what happened to me. I have roasted Brussels sprouts many times before with usually just a little… Read More Crisped Brussels Sprouts with Fresh Parsley
This is nothing less than a refreshing staple in my house. Although you may gravitate towards this salad during the warmer months, I’m here to tell you it is just as good in the cooler months paired with a hot cup of soup or with some warm roasted veggies on top. I only want to… Read More Refreshing Couscous Salad
I am no expert at baking with dates but I do bake with dates ALL the time. It has become my new normal to reduce the refined sugar in a baked good recipe by adding my date paste. For example, if a recipe asks for 1 cup of sugar, I may use 1/2 cup date… Read More Date Paste
Apple pies are almost ALWAYS good. There are so many variations out there to this timeless classic as it is an easy crowd pleaser. My mother has her apple pie that she makes every year and does not budge from her recipe. Who knows where the recipe came from, it is all by memorization at… Read More Apple Crumble with Nutty Crust
This pop is just my variation of a classic. On a hot day, the combination of strawberry, lime and mint creates a mini vacation for the body and soul. For some it may remind you of a cocktail on the beach while others it may bring your back to the days of waiting in line… Read More Strawberry Lime Popsicle
This popsicle is intended to satisfy your chocolate cravings and of course cool you down from the summer sun! It’s got the cocoa fudgie delight and it’s naturally sweetened with dates and bananas. These 3 ingredients marry each other well and the sprinkle of coffee is the cherry on top. Skip the coffee and you… Read More Banana Chocolate Popsicle
I can’t remember the last time I had cow’s milk. After watching a Netflix documentary on milk and being confronted with the fact that cows produce milk for the calf and not for human consumption – or at least not at the rate we are drinking it- I realized I needed to find an alternative.… Read More 5 Minute Almond Milk
