Low ‘n Slow Crispy Baby Potatoes
This is our favorite way to make potatoes and it takes some time and a little patience, but it’s soooooo worth the wait! The edges …
Toasted Pecan Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies
These crispy shortbread cookies are fabulously delicious and really, what isn’t when it’s made with brown butter? The caramelized toasty, nutty flavor you get when …
Blistered Shishito Pepper Salad
This is a fun and festive salad year-round with so many vibrant colors! You can usually find shishito peppers in the market any time of …
Boursin Bison Burgers
Burgers are just the right fare for a summer barbecue! And, bison is our burger of choice, so whenever we make burgers at home, we …
Almond Butter Bites
“Little Bundles of Energy” Need a quick “pick-me-up?” These delicious almond butter bites are raw treats made with almond butter, nuts, seeds, and millet, are …
Ben’s Huevos Rancheros
Our cousin Ben invited us over to brunch one Sunday and he and his wife, Amy, treated us to some absolutely delicious huevos rancheros! It’s …
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
Some call it liquid salad, but whatever you call it, this garden-fresh raw veggie soup is so refreshing and delicious in the heat of the …
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, …