Valentine’s Treats to Melt Your Heart

Valentine’s Treats to Melt Your Heart

4 Valentine’s Treats TO MELT YOUR HEART Strawberries, chocolate, treats … oh my!  Whether you’re celebrating the day of love with a Galentine’s get-together, a romantic couple’s dinner, or in cozy jammies on the couch with your...
Sweet dreams are made of these desserts

Sweet dreams are made of these desserts

Sweet Dreams are Made of These Desserts We’re at peak holiday season… almost! If you’re on dessert duty, I have your table covered with no-fuss treats for a sweet season. Cookies, fudge, pies…oh my! Whether you’re an experienced baker or...
Berry Mint with Vodka

Berry Mint with Vodka

Berry Mint with Vodka 1/4 lime 5 large mint leaves 4 raspberries 4 blackberries 1 ½ ounces vodka 1 Tbsp simple syrup Soda water, for serving Crushed ice, for serving Instructions Place the lime, mint leaves, and berries in cocktail shaker. Gently mash it 4 to 5 times....
Baked Apples

Baked Apples

Baked APPLES Making a baked apple is as simple as slicing off the top, scooping out the insides, and mixing the chopped apples with cranberries and walnuts. Heat until the apples are soft and juicy. Removing the top of the apples creates a larger surface area for...
Baked Pears

Baked Pears

Baked PEARS Ingredients: Coconut Bar 1/2 cup shredded coconut 4 tbsp coconut milk powder 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp water 1/2 tbsp maca powder (optional) 1/2 monkfruit sweetener Ganache One Dark Chocolate bar 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Instructions: Mix all Coconut Bar...
Almond Joy Bars

Almond Joy Bars

ALMOND JOY Bars Ingredients: Coconut Bar 1/2 cup shredded coconut 4 tbsp coconut milk powder 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp water 1/2 tbsp maca powder (optional) 1/2 monkfruit sweetener Ganache One Dark Chocolate bar 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Instructions: Mix all Coconut Bar...
Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranates

Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranates

Roasted Squash Salad WITH POMEGRANATES Serves: 1  Ingredients: 1 head hearts of romaine, chopped  1 cup arugula 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds  1/2 small squash (I like kabocha) 1/8  cup olive oil 1 Tbsp thyme Sprinkle of walnuts  1/8 cup aged sherry vinegar 1/4 cup extra...
Stuffed Squash Boats

Stuffed Squash Boats

STUFFED SQUASH Boats Yields: 6-8 Servings Ingredients: 2 squash cut lengthwise, halved and seeded (I prefer butternut or Delicata, but use whatever you have on hand)  Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 shallot, peeled and minced  1/2 red bell pepper,...
Broiled Mustard Salmon

Broiled Mustard Salmon

Broiled Mustard SALMON Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2  6-ounce salmon filets 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Lemon wedges Directions: Place an oven rack six (6) inches from the broiler Turn the broiler on...
Baked Pears

Baked Pears

BAKED PEARS Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients: 4 pears, Bartlett or Anjou 1/4  cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts  1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp...