About a week ago my mother-in-law gave me a bag full of fresh-picked rhubarb from her garden. My mind immediately began racing with recipe ideas. I absolutely love rhubarb, but I rarely get my hands on it, so I was excited to work with it. First, my mind went to rhubarb desserts. My head was filled with visions of rhubarb pies, tarts, crisps, cookies, muffins. The possibilities are endless but I couldn’t decide. A light bulb went off in my head. What about something more on … [Read more...]
Greek-Inspired Crustless Quiche for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just two short days away. Did you almost forget? Don’t panic, I've got you covered with this simple, yet scrumptious Greek-Inspired Crustless Quiche for breakfast or as part of your brunch menu. I am obsessed with this crustless quiche, and I know your mom will be too! The almond milk keeps it moist and light, the leeks have just the right amount of sweet onion flavor, the spinach is hearty, the thyme is lemony, the feta cheese is salty, and the Kalamata olives are … [Read more...]
Lemony Eggplant Soup
Like most kids, I hated eggplant. It was slimy, bad-tasting, and gross! As an adult, I can’t get enough of it. I love its creamy texture and sweet taste. Make eggplant into soup and my taste buds dance with joy! Trust me, this lemony eggplant soup is wonderfully luxurious. The texture is thick and silky. The taste is sweet, smoky, and lemony all rolled into one. This soup is surprisingly filling. You can serve it as an appetizer before a meal or as the main event. If you’re not a fan of … [Read more...]
Green Chili-Pork Soup
Are you ready for your Cinco de Mayo festivities? If you aren’t, I have the perfect recipe to help you celebrate. Green chili and pork soup is a Mexican-inspired, hearty one-pot meal. The broth is this luscious tomatillo base with a hint of cinnamon and orange, balanced with the caramel flavors from a dark Mexican beer. Don’t worry, the 6 poblano chilies won’t start a fire, they are very mild, especially when the seeds are removed. The orange bell pepper and frozen corn add a bright sweetness … [Read more...]
