Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Finish your celebration of Spring with a vibrant Strawberry Rhubarb Compote. This fruit sauce toes the line between tart and sweet, perfect for flaky biscuits, waffles, or on top of shortcake with whipped cream.
Savory and Sweet Ways to Brighten Your Easter Brunch
Easter brunch is a tradition at our house, and I am always looking for simple ways to make our meal more festive. Deviled eggs are a traditional appetizer that can be given a flashy new look using natural dyes.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine Smothered in Olives
Moroccan Lamb Tagine Smothered in Olives
Roasted Chicken with North African Spices and a Garlicky Lemon and Yogurt Sauce
Roasted Chicken with North African Spices and a Garlicky Lemon and Yogurt Sauce with pita
Mildly Spiced Chicken Breasts with Pineapple Chutney
Mildly Spiced Chicken Breasts with Pineapple Chutney
Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Sesame Ginger Butter
Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Sesame Ginger Butter
Livening Up the Winter Doldrums… Gimme Some Spice!!
A little spice or a lot, these recipes offer a chance to mix things up during these winter months, giving you and your mouth a wake up call!
Crockpot Peach Apple Crisp
Tender Apples and Peaches (or other seasonal fruit) covered with a Gluten-Free Oatmeal Crumble that is free of refined Sugars. A healthful dessert!
Shrimp and Artichoke Salad over Greens
Shrimp and Artichoke Salad over Greens
Chicken, (Coconut) Rice and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Most kids like anything that involves using your hands, and lettuce wraps are no different. While I wouldn’t necessarily expect them to eat the wrap as prepared for adults (though they might!), the ingredients that go into lettuce wraps are perfect for many kiddos.
Fresh Grilled Steak Taco Salad
Last night, we assembled a seared steak taco salad, with sweet corn and tomato salsa, a creamy avocado sauce and roasted peppers. And since I put the steak in a simple marinade earlier in the day, it came together quickly and easily… and deliciously!
Back to School and the Fall “Rush”
With the sun setting earlier and earlier in the evening, getting wholesome meals on the table before bedtime somehow seems even more challenging. Take advantage of the late summer/early fall harvest and incorporate fresh produce while you can.
Fresh Vegetable Salad Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Fresh Vegetable Salad Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
The Heat is On: Cool Summer Salads and Making Your Own Dressing!
The garden is starting to reveal its plentiful bounty, especially fresh lettuces and other greens. As the thermometer rises (and it’s going to again, very soon!), it’s a perfect time to revisit homemade entrée salads.
Edamame and Avocado Salad
Edamame and Avocado Salad
Basic Vinaigrette
Basic Vinaigrette
Basic Creamy “Ranch-Style” Dressing
Basic Creamy “Ranch-Style” Dressing
Cooking with Nettles
Stinging nettles, are prolific in the Northwest, preferring areas with moist, rich soils in shady areas. Mostly regarded as a nuisance, nettles have a remarkable number of health benefits.
Tuscan Kale and White Bean Stew with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Tuscan Kale and White Bean Stew with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Butternut Squash and Gouda Polenta with Thyme-Sautéed Mushrooms
Butternut Squash and Gouda Polenta with Thyme-Sautéed Mushrooms