berries and…cream? I’m not trying to hate on pancakes or French toast, but one of the most decadent breakfast foods in my opinion is a savory/sweet toast on a fresh slice of crusty bread. It’s like an elevated toast and jam, but with fluffy ricotta and fresh berry compote. It’s extremely easy to make a …
Are you ever just craving an afternoon pick-me-up? These coconut tahini bites are the perfect healthyish sweet snack. They’re super easy to make, just requiring a few key ingredients, plus they can be modified a ton of different ways to still result in a satisfying energy boost mid-day. making coconut tahini bites All you need …
I don’t always eat muffins for breakfast, but when I do I enjoy them homemade, moist, and delicious. It’s an added bonus if I make a seasonal recipe, like these maple pumpkin muffins that are getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving later this week. I don’t think I have to tell you that pumpkin …
Have you ever heard of millionaire bars? If not, I’m sure you’ve heard of Twix bars. You know, the ooey gooey candy bars filled with chocolate and caramel that we know is bad for us but is so sinfully delicious anyway? Well, NO NEED TO SIN ANYMORE, folks! These tahini “millionaire” bars give you all …
Oatmeal is one of my favorite weekday breakfast meals, because it’s quick and easy but also tastes delicious. It’s an especially cozy meal in the fall and winter, so I’m getting really gung ho about making oatmeal again. I also love that you can dress it up however you want, whether you want something sweeter, …
It’s officially the dog days of summer, and where I live, temperatures are reaching well into the nineties. The exuberance and energy of early summer has been replaced with lethargy and thoughts of cooler mornings. Although I love summer and the long days that come with it, I always start getting the autumn itch around …
A nice cold ceviche is one of my favorite summer dishes. It’s cool and refreshing, and one bite makes you feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. Well, maybe it won’t, but I sure like to pretend. Ceviche is best served as an appetizer and is delicious when spooned atop crusty bread …
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in awhile I really crave pudding. And not the little Jello-O pudding cups, but real, homemade vanilla pudding. When the craving hits, I need pudding and there’s nothing else that could fill that need. The best way to make homemade vanilla pudding is with real vanilla bean and …
One of my latest and greatest food obsessions is dried cherries. They are. so. good. I just buy an entire container from Whole Foods and put them in my yogurt, sprinkle them on salads, or just eat a few plain when I’m having a sweet tooth. The only problem is that they’re a bit pricey, …
I just love spring recipes, and one of my favorite foods to cook with during the season of rebirth is peas. They’re so fresh and fun, and they can brighten up almost any dish. In addition to being a bright green embodiment of spring, peas have some great health benefits, being packed with protein and …