Lime Fig and Coconut Rice Pudding

I receive weekly (perhaps even more often than that) requests for my beloved’s Coconut Lemon Breakfast Custard. I think it just might be his favorite. Thus, it has now become a Friday morning tradition. But you know me, I like to spice things up a bit, try new variations, modifications, and deviations from the norm….

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Mediterranean Cultured Chicken

You wouldn’t normally think to throw in a little “culture” with your chicken, would you? I’m a cultured girl, that’s for sure. I throw that part of my personality into just about everything. But I’m also a girl who loves the taste, texture, and health benefits of fermented foods. Oh yes, that kind of culture….

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Cauliflower Confetti

Happy Easter! Wishing a weekend full of fun, spring color, and confetti! Cauliflower Confetti 1 small head white cauliflower  1 small head purple cauliflower 1 small head orange cauliflower 1 small head green (cauliflower) 3 Tbs. Kerrygold butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp. seasoned sea salt (your favorite variety) freshly ground pepper Working in…

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Burger Blue

Blue cheese burgers found their way on our kitchen table once again this week. But this time, they were even bluer… …yes, the tang Maytag blue cheese found its way inside a burger to top off the simple sweetness of a purpley-blue sweet potato. Magic. Not black magic, but BLUE magic! Burger Blue (or Bleu)…

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Mini Sweet Peppers and Whipped Coconut Cream

I have been accused of making some pretty strange meals – odd but utterly enticing flavor combinations – by using what’s left in the fridge. I’d rather be lauded than accused. In fact, I think my ability to create and craft unusual bowls of delight is pretty darn awesome, and outstandingly efficient. Thank you very…

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Cauliflower Cake

I love kitchen things. A dreamy afternoon for me could simply be a digital date with the virtual shopping cart of Williams Sonoma, or browsing the floor of Sur La Table. I know I’m not alone in this little obsession with high quality kitchen toys. I adore my kaleidoscope collection of colorful Le Creuset, copper…

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Coconut Cream and Spicy Snip Chips

I recently started my day with this little snack. It was amazing, I tell you. Amazing. Not too sweet. Just a little zip. And a whole lotta crunch. Coconut Cream and Spicy Snip Chips Coconut Cream: 1 cup coconut cream (or the super thick goodness on the top of a can of full fat coconut…

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Preserved Lemon Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are truly one of our favorite things to eat at home. Despite the stinky waves wafting through the entire house, the little green cabbage heads consistently make our mouths water when cooked just right. That said, the fact that we have not been partaking as often as we used to simply baffles me….

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Lavender Orange Vanilla Shrimp

It may seem like an unlikely combination – lavender, orange, and vanilla ~ let alone adding shrimp into the mix. However, if you think about it, such a concoction and flavor amalgamation is really just like our all too beloved Orange Julius…on savory steroids, if you will. The deeply sweet citrus pairing of orange and…

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Triple Citrus Shrimp

While tomatoes are not exactly a “citrus fruit,” the acidity they provide and the unique sweet zing the vine ripened fruit imparts leads to the “triple” threat title of this recipe. Even if you don’t necessarily buy into the above statement, give the recipe a try. You will not be sorry. Honestly, you simply cannot…

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