This delicious and RIGHTEOUS raw, vegan cheesecake recipe is silky smooth, creamy and rich, with a hint of both mint and coconut, along with a whole lot of chocolate. The creamy, sweet coconut balances out the slightly bitter notes of green matcha tea – but with all of the components mixed together, we really DO…
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Not always do we want a traditional beef meatloaf. This recipe uses chicken, walnuts, and lots of sage from the garden – with a bourbon maple mustard glaze. Amazing! Walnuts and sage are a no brainer combination. Turkey or chicken fits the bill. And, for a meatloaf, you really do need cheese, as a binder….
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Preserved Meyer Lemons.Spicy honey.Buckwheat soba noodles. I think we’re all on board here.It’s tangy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and savory, for sure. YUM! Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles 1/2 lb. soba noodles (buckwheat noodles – gluten-free)1/3 cup Preserved Lemons, rinsed and sliced3 Tbs. spicy honey1 Tbs. olive oilsea salt and…
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Goulash (Hungarian: gulyás) is a soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. At that time, the cooked and flavored…
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I’m craving the sunshine and warmth of the tropics! ☀️🌴🏝🏖🌊I feel like it’s well-deserved and certainly valid this time of year, especially after over a year of travel restrictions. Alas, no tropical travel anytime soon for me.So, I bring the tropics home: Tropical Tilapia & Black Rice Mango Salsa! Don’t forget the subtle tastes and…
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Right around Mother’s Day this year, my sister and brother-in-law decided to begin raising a “flock” of baby quail. The reasoning behind this decision is still a mystery to us all, but the rearing began.On Father’s Day, we visited the “coop.” The quail are lovely, I suppose, if you are a bird lover.And, just recently…
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Crust and crunch is an absolute necessity in my life.A friend once told me that my need for such a sensation is an expression of my desire to “take a bite out of life.” (Really, she was speaking of my adoration of crunchy apples).Thus, I like to “crust” my dishes: with NUTS. I simply cannot…
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Today I am more than flattered to host a guest post from LobsterAnywhere.com.Never having truly lived on the coast, I’ve never been spoiled with the luxury of super fresh lobster.I think I’m going to have to take a trip to New England NOW: Lobster. Succulent, luxurious, and oh, so delicious. The time has never been…
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Caraway is a highly underrated spice, in my humble opinion.Yes, it’s the seeded flavor in rye bread, which so many of us love, but we also don’t really realize that the fragrance and aroma strength of rye comes from this amazing little seed.Coupled with the sweeter side, caraway opens into a delightful and mysterious flower…
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On a whim, I decided to coalesce some of the best cuisines and flavors on earth: savory and sour kimchi with rich and savory tomato marinara, all served over homemade gnocchi.How can you resist that?Well, the resistance comes in the form of garlic breath – but if we’re all on board, who cares? The benefits…
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