This Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is an awesome "beginners" jam recipe, because it doesn't use any pectin; the chia seeds add as the thickener. In fact, you just might have all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post for Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still working through my box of Vidalia onions. No complaints here, … [Read more...]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Note: I was sent a bottle of Chabé® Sambal Chili. All opinions are mine alone. We are big fans of spicy foods in my house. So whenever I am given the opportunity to try a new hot sauce or paste, I … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Soup
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado … [Read more...]
Vegan and Gluten Free Peanut Crunch Brownies
A lot of people are pretty wary of vegan and gluten free baking. It seems like it would be difficult, but it's surprisingly easy! Vegan baking can also be rich and decadent, like these oh so fudgy … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I absolutely love roasted vegetables, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a favorite of mine. Something magical happens in the oven! I've had a hankering for Brussels sprouts for a while now, but … [Read more...]
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
I love how comforting a good bowl of soup can be in cold weather, plus soup recipes, including this recipe for Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, are typically super easy to make! I try … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Coconut Rice Pudding
This past Sunday was crum-my. It rained ALL day. So I was in comfort food mode. Along with making another batch of Lemony Red Lentil Soup, I decided to make a rice pudding recipe in my slow cooker, … [Read more...]
White Bean-Tahini Dip with Toasted Pitas
Note: I was sent a Labell Board to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Cutting boards are a staple of any kitchen. They (of course) are used to cut, chop, mince, and dice vegetables, fruits, … [Read more...]
Frozen Cinnamon Peach Oatmeal Cups
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob’s Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still rolling through the freezer-friendly recipes my friend and I made a couple of … [Read more...]
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. Lentils are one of those foods that I wish I had experimented with earlier in my cooking. … [Read more...]
Grilled Guacamole
National Guacamole Day is tomorrow (September 16th) so this recipe for Grilled Guacamole is a timely post to share! I have wanted to make Grilled Guacamole since I first got my Coyote Grill … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
My mom makes a mean pasta salad. Her mayo-less version is a mostly traditional Italian pasta salad which marinates in an Italian salad dressing for a few hours before enjoying. This Grilled … [Read more...]
Peach and Tomato Salad
We were recently heading to a friends house for dinner and were asked to bring a salad. I didn't necessarily want to bring a traditional lettuce-based salad, so I went in search of something … [Read more...]
Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas
NOTE: I was sent some blood oranges and cara cara oranges from The Limoneira Company to use in a recipe. All opinions are mine. It's pretty obvious that I love citrus, I use the juice and zest of … [Read more...]
