Cucumber Onion Tomato Salad, a summer favorite growing up and still to this day! Once our garden starts producing cucumbers and tomatoes, I make this about twice a week and keep a bowl of it in the refrigerator. We have a side of this with most lunches and dinners, enjoying it more the longer it…
Snow Day! Coconut Curry Hot Cocoa (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo)
Brrrr! After having several days of 60 degree weather in December, Winter has arrived and we are having our first snow day of the season. A great way to warm up is with my Coconut Curry Hot Cocoa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo! This hot cocoa was inspired by one served at my favorite local
Jackfruit Crab Cakes, You Gotta Try These!
In my mind, I’ve been vacationing at the seashore. I’ve been pretending we have dinner outdoors each evening as the full moon rises over the water. With my fantasies always come a vision of food, a dish I need to create. This time around it has been crab cakes, but without the crab. How is…
Healthy Snacks for a Healthy You! Pistachio Pairings
One of my biggest challenges during the day is healthy snacking. Today I’ve got three terrific pistachio pairings to share with you. Easy, healthy combinations of foods that make a satisfying snack that is also good for you! But first I want to tell you why I adore pistachios… Pistachios offer more nuts per serving…
Almond Chocolate Cranberry Cookies; Food Blogger Cookie Swap
Today I’m sharing my recipe for Almond Chocolate Cranberry Cookies with you. It’s super simple, just six ingredients AND they ship very well, making them perfect for holiday gifting. Which brings me to this: The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! I participated for the first time this year, along with over 500 other food bloggers. …
Herb’n Olive Tapenade, Holiday Appetizer in a Hurry!
This post is sponsored by Mezzetta, my favorite brand of olives. I have been compensated for ingredients and this post. All opinions are my own, as always. I only endorse products I believe in and use in my kitchen. I was so excited when the folks at Mezzetta asked me to create a holiday recipe. …