This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]
As promised, part 3 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads is here!” This one starts with a spring mix base and then lots of vegetables are piled on top. It’s finished with creamy hummus and sunflower seeds. You’ll get a little crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the […]
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]
Anyone that knows me, knows that I have quite a large sweet tooth and when it comes to desserts, I really can’t resist – ever! I mean, just look at some of these – Celebration Truffles , Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Blueberry Sauce , Chocolate challah french toast drizzled with fruit sauce , Aunt Rose’s Chocolate Cake , Vanilla Ginger […]
The classic soup and half sandwich combo is still a winner in my book! I dressed up the typical tuna sandwich with crunchy celery and sweet apples and Craisins. Each addition lends a new layer of flavor to this sandwich. Paired with this delicious Italian soup, it makes for the […]
This one requires a little bit of preparation work but, trust me, it is absolutely worth it! All the flavors just meld together to create a super fluffy and light quiche. Packed with baked sweet potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spinach, this quiche is then topped off with halved cherry […]
This simplistic yet scrumptious sauce will have you scraping the bowl for the last drop! I used the last of the fresh tomatoes from the garden which lended to the incredibly sweet flavor of this sauce. You can of course substitute cherry tomatoes from the grocery store and you’ll get […]
Final summer barbecue? Backyard picnic? Unexpected company? You can whip up this colorful, flavorful salsa in just 5 minutes. It’s great with tortilla chips but it also makes a lovely addition as a topping to scrambled eggs. The peaches add a sweetness without overpowering this mild salsa. Make sure to […]
This dish of baby zucchini and cherry tomatoes could not be more flavorful, colorful, or simple! And, if you’ve never tried baby zucchini before, trust me, you will love it! It’s easy to throw together for a meal for any night of the week, especially if you shop ahead for […]
I absolutely love inventing incredibly random and unique combinations of pizza toppings! This recipe is great fun for a party for kids or adults, where everyone could create their own individual pizza if you display lots of pre-prepared toppings. You could get as creative and inventive as you want (see below […]