As promised, part 3 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads is here!” This one starts with a spring mix base and then lots of vegetables are piled on top. It’s finished with creamy hummus and sunflower seeds. You’ll get a little crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the […]
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]
Anyone that knows me, knows that I have quite a large sweet tooth and when it comes to desserts, I really can’t resist – ever! I mean, just look at some of these – Celebration Truffles , Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Blueberry Sauce , Chocolate challah french toast drizzled with fruit sauce , Aunt Rose’s Chocolate Cake , Vanilla Ginger […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day – these pears are sure to impress your “other half.” They look and sound so elegant but don’t be put off by the poaching aspect of this dish. The poaching liquid gently simmers the fruit until soft. Just remember to keep half an eye […]
It’s bright and colorful and incredibly tasty. I love that fruit salad is so versatile. You can serve it alongside brunch, present it as dessert, or eat it solely for breakfast. Of course, there are a million different combinations of fruit that you can put together but my favorite flavors […]
We’re celebrating because we’ve hit 100 likes on our Facebook page, so we’re making something special- truffles! And not just any truffles either! We came up with some unique coatings including crushed banana chips and smashed chocolate covered espresso beans. Truffles are essentially 2 parts chocolate to one part heavy […]
Looking for a sweet appetizer or simple dessert for your next get-together? Try making these delicious cream cheese topped Maria cookies. They are incredibly easy to make with very little preparation time. You can make the mixture a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. About […]
Happy New Year everyone! Still looking for a quick New Year’s Eve appetizer for tonight? These stuffed olive skewers take about 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. I used marinated green olives. You can either purchase a few separately at the olive bar at your local grocery store […]
Incredibly simple to make, this 5 ingredient dish makes the perfect appetizer for your next gathering! It’s elegant in its presentation, yet composed of basic ingredients. The spread is a mix of sour cream, small curd cottage cheese, roasted garlic and horseradish. It’s topped with a small piece of smoked […]
Just in time for the holidays! This holiday drink trio is perfect for a small or large crowd gathering. Or, make individual servings for yourself to indulge in. The Fizzy Pomegranate is incredibly quick to make, the red color of the juice makes it festive, and the sugared rim not […]