This year feels like its' been hurtling past at lightning speed, Thanksgiving has come and gone in the blink of an eye. I'm a wee bit late on getting this recipe up on the site. If you're looking for a sweet and simple cranberry sauce recipe for Christmas this one fits the bill. It's a... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite comfort foods is mashed potatoes. I would eat them on a boat, with a goat, on a plane in the rain, etc. And when I say with a goat, I mean we would be chillen and maybe the Goat's name is Fred and he's wearing some groovy pajamas. This quickly became... Continue Reading →
This is the first time I've made my own refried beans. To be honest I don't know why I waited so long to do this, probably the convenience of canned ones. These are so much better! The flavors jump out of the pan and entice you with a bit of sass. You can have these... Continue Reading →
Certain flavor combinations just sing together, sweet and spicy is one of them. You get the sweet of the maple syrup gallivanting with the spiciness of the sriracha and the flavor combination caresses the roasted carrots in all their glorious carmelization. This is a very simple yet elegant side dish it's a nice and hearty... Continue Reading →
There's something so nice and refreshing about a cucumber. They're crisp, cool and crunchy. They're great pickled or as a snack with some hummus, and they add a nice crunch and texture to salads. They're even better when they're the star of the salad. I made some vegan mac and cheese the other night and... Continue Reading →
Salad doesn't need to be boring, it can be bright, colorful, creative and decadent. This grilled peach and arugula salad is dressed with candied walnuts, bedazzled with pomegranates, ensconsed with cashew ricotta and then drizzled with a maple lemon vinaigrette. Since we got our new grill, I've been on a bit of a grilling frenzy.... Continue Reading →
With the thought of summer barbecues, potlucks and picnics on the horizon, I can think of no better accompaniment to those events than potato salad. My potato salad veers a little bit away from the traditional style. I use avocados in the place of mayo, and it's just as tasty and delicious as can be.... Continue Reading →
Pesto on pasta brings a delicious medley of flavors to the table. I'm always trying new twists on the classic pesto. I think that I've made pesto out of most green leafy things imaginable; kale, chard, spinach, romaine, arugula, the classic basil, watercress, and the list goes on and on. Some of these pesto's have... Continue Reading →
The first time I ever had Mexican Street Corn or elote, I was at a friend's summer barbecue several years ago. Everybody brought a dish and that was one that really stood out. Someone had also brought along a sweet corn ice cream that was decadent and amazing. Maybe that one can be a future... Continue Reading →