In our house, fresh corn is THE ingredient of the summer. It’s sweet, packed with flavor, can be eaten raw or cooked and is extremely versatile. Any other time of the year in our house, dried polenta is a staple in our bulk pantry. It’s simple and it provides a heart base for any…
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Mom’s Fresh Salsa
Every time I am at the grocery store and I pass the tomato section, especially in the summer, and I see those bright red vibrant tomatoes on the vine, I think of my mom. I think of her picking through the bunches and bringing those bright red orbs to her nose to see if they…
Ginger Melon Slushie
It’s Hot. At least in Seattle when you become accustomed to 65 being a gorgeous day. It has been raging here in the mid 80’s and its time to make a remedy to compliment the sun. Whats better at taking the edge out of the blistering heat than a cold slushie? Now most of the…
Strawberry Balsamic Fruit Rolls
When you were a kid, what were your favorite snacks? I would like to say that mine were something healthy like apples with peanut butter, grapes, or organic raw sprouted seed crisps……ya right. I would have killed for a plate full of bagel bites, cool ranch Doritos, ham and cheese stack Lunchables, Capri sun, and…
Low-Fat Lemon Poppy seed Dressing
Even though my husband’s least favorite food is leafy green salads it does not stop me from trying to get them into his diet as much as I possibly can. Although his list is limited, the two “acceptable” types of salads that he will eat include classic Caesar with romaine, drenched in dressing or a spinach…
Jessica’s Crock Pot Black Beans
All right children, it’s time to gather around and get comfortable it’s time to hear a story. Being a chef, you can imagine that I have my fair share of kitchen appliances. Having lived in many different places, with different sizes and storage space I have always leaned towards the side of efficiency. That said,…
Mint-Matcha Banana Smoothies
I love tea. I love smoothies.Why not make a wonderful love child of the two? It’s perfect if you want a break from coffee, don’t want a hot drink in the morning, and a great way to get a little extra kick of caffeine, antioxidants, and delicate flavors to your smoothies.
Roasted Radish & Spring Vegetables with Lemon & Thyme
When asked “what is your favorite holiday” most people would say Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Halloween. While I love these holidays as much as the next person with the time with family, incredible food, and indulgent treats. Nothing, and I mean nothing, in my book is better than Easter. If I look at it from a…
Lil’ Puddin Pudding
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were going to our friend’s house to have a fun lazy Sunday having dinner and playing with their two adorable boys. On the way over my friend Sarah asked me to pick a package of instant pudding for a recipe she needed for her son’s school project. …
Medjool Date Paste
When you try to minimize refined sugar in your diet you tend to lean on dates to sweeten things. Even if you don’t like dates to start (as I did) somewhere along the line you realize how incredible these little gems are. They already taste like slow cooked caramel and they are packed with fiber…