Caesar Potato Salad
We love a good Caesar salad and the other day we got the idea to make a Caesar potato salad for July 4th festivities and, …
Strawberry Crêpes with Raspberry Coulis
July 4th is just around the corner and this dessert is so perfect for the celebration, especially if you can conjure up a blue plate …
Treks & Bites | Cocktail Corner
Who doesn’t love a good cocktail? Toasting with a fancy drink is a festive way to celebrate and always seems to signal a special occasion! …
Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki and Cilantro Hummus
We love Middle Eastern food and this spicy and aromatic lamb kofta recipe is right up there among our favorites. Lamb kofta is often made …
Homemade Soda Crackers
We had never, ever thought about making our own crackers until a cooking buddy sent me this recipe, which he had just tried and really …
Lime Layer Cake with Lime Curd and Cream Cheese Frosting
We decided to ring in the summer solstice with the delicious lime layer cake! The lime curd makes the cake super moist and the cream …
Sundried Tomato, Kalamata Olive & Pesto Layered Cheese Spread
The sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean come together again in this classic cheese spread made with Kalamata olive & sun-dried tomato tapenade plus basil pesto layered with …
Sourdough Olive Bread
Making sourdough bread at home is such a fun project and this recipe is foolproof, which really helps! It’s a bit intimidating at first, but …
Arugula Fettuccine with shaved Parmesan & toasted pine nuts
This pasta is super simple, nutty, fresh and delicious – the perfect summertime pasta dish! The nutty flavor of the arugula along with the toasted …
Chimichurri, Feta n’ Greens
Chimichurri, blended with feta cheese, lime juice, and olive oil into a creamy dressing, tossed over garden-fresh tomatoes and your favorite greens, makes a fun …
Chicken Enchiladas with fresh peppers, cilantro, and plain yogurt
We love this chicken enchilada recipe because it’s made with three kinds of fresh peppers, cilantro, plain nonfat yogurt and our homemade red enchilada sauce! …
Chilaquiles Red or Green
We love to visit Baja and over the years, we have really enjoyed chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican dish of fried corn tortilla pieces, simmered in …
Broccolini Salad with Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Cider Vinaigrette
We have always loved broccoli salad, but you don’t seem to find it in too many places. And, when you do, it usually has raisins, …
Cinnamon Roll Knots
These cinnamon knots, filled with plenty of brown sugar-cinnamon butter are not only ridiculously tasty but beautiful and really, really fun to make! If you …
Carrot Zucchini Chocolate Spice Cake
Have your cake and veggies too with this divine chocolate spice cake! Made with grated carrots and zucchini, this cake is moist and heavenly, and …
Artichoke Heart Toasts
This has been one of our favorite specialty lunches for years! Marinated artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, feta, and grated cheddar or Parmesan, all …
Morning Glory Muffins
We love morning glory muffins so much! They are some of our very favorite breakfast foods, made with plenty of fruit, nuts, spices, and even …
Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème
Dreamy, silky, creamy, dark chocolate bliss in every bite, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. What more could a bonafide chocolate lover want? This …
Almond Scones with Berry Icing
Scones are just an all-around special breakfast treat. They seem so fancy! We love them with a bit of a shortbread texture … nice and …
Roasted Mushroom Ricotta Bake
If you’re like us and you think the best part of lasagna is the filling, you’ll love this little dish! We could literally inhale this …
Mixed Berry Brown Sugar Crisp
We wanted to create a colorful dessert for Mother’s Day and when we brought home berries for our almond-berry scones, (recipe coming soon) we couldn’t …