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 …
Baked Chicken with Tarragon-Watercress Vinaigrette
A few years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Courtney in New York City and had several excellent meals during the …
Chimichurri Sauce with Lime & Cilantro
What doesn’t chimichurri make better? Maybe pancakes, unless they are corn cakes, and then it would be delicious! This zesty Latin American condiment, made with …
Maple Pecan Date Bars
These bars are kind of like Lara Bars or Thunderbird Real Food Bars and they are a great source of quick and lasting energy. The …
Chicken Empanadas with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
These warm and spicy chicken empanadas served with refreshing cilantro-lime dipping sauce make a great meal any day of the week. They are also fun …
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Even though making your own cheese at home sounds a bit daunting, this ricotta recipe is super easy and really fun to do. This cheese …
Strawberry Curd Mousse Parfaits
We love lemon curd and use it with our lemon layer cake served with fresh, sliced strawberries. But, when we brought home a beautiful basket …