It’s Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Now that it’s officially Christmas season, it is time to break out the decorations and play Christmas music non-stop. My Christmas tree is up and my Pandora station has switched to Christmas tunes until further notice. All that’s left is some holiday cooking. What better way to spark your Christmas spirit then to make a beautiful, festive, red Beet and Yogurt Dip? As long as you have cooked beets on hand (which I recommend), you can whip … [Read more...]
Cranberry Chia Seed Jam (GF)
I am officially at the start of preparing and planning for the holiday season. I have begun to dream of Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. Thanksgiving is a food blogger’s favorite holiday! It is all about feasting on a spread of delicious food. Oh, yeah, guess there is that whole giving thanks thing, and of course the spending-time-with-your family ordeal. I kid, I kid! However, everyone does gather around the table for lively conversation, catching up, and the scrumptious … [Read more...]
Two-Ingredient Homemade Almond Butter
The first time I experienced store-bought almond butter it was very gritty. It was then and there that I decided I would stick to my smooth and creamy peanut butter. That was until I discovered that almond butter is super easy to make yourself! All you need is a little patience. Okay maybe a lot of patience. That patience is well worth it. The result is an ultra smooth and creamy, luscious butter that is bursting with sweet and nutty almond flavor. The first time I made almond butter It … [Read more...]
DIY Pumpkin Puree
It’s officially pumpkin season! I love everything pumpkin. From pumpkin desserts to savory pumpkin meals. What better way to kick off the start of pumpkin pie season than with making pumpkin puree at home? DIY Pumpkin Puree is surprisingly easy to make. The most difficult part is getting the sucker open, but with the right tools it’s not so bad. Why make your own pumpkin puree when you can buy it in a can? Great question! Because homemade always tastes better. Trust me, it has a much … [Read more...]
Fresh Tomato Sauce
As summer is coming to a close and fall is creeping up on us, we are starting to say goodbye to a lot of fresh, beautiful produce such as tomatoes. Big, beautiful, juicy, red tomatoes are either growing in your garden like crazy or are on sale at the grocery store. Grab them while they are still available, grab them while you can and make this amazing Fresh Tomato Sauce. Make tons and tons of it! It is so simple to make. And it is a great way to use up any tomatoes that have … [Read more...]
DIY Mint Extract
I am in love with all things minty. I love mint gum, breath mints, mint tea, and hello! Of course, the mint and chocolate combo! Due to my mint obsession I planted two different kinds of mint this spring. Despite all my efforts to regularly make a fresh cup of mint tea and use mint in recipes whenever possible, my mint is growing like crazy. Then, I thought of a brilliant way to use up my mint. DIY Mint Extract. It couldn’t be any easier. Just two ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time, and … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde
Recently Paul and I found a delicious Mexican restaurant. After just one meal there it will be our go-to Mexican restaurant. I ordered a pork quesadilla that had a tomatillo salsa generously served on top. The salsa was incredibly good. So, I set out to make my own version at home. This salsa verde is reminiscent of tangy green apples with a juicy spice and hint of cilantro. Most of the time jarred salsa verde is cooked. If I had to guess the salsa verde at the Mexican restaurant was raw … [Read more...]
Mixed Berry Curd
One of my favorite holidays is coming up next week. The 4th of July! I am so excited. I love watching fireworks and enjoying food and laughs with family and friends. There is no way I was going to let 4th of July slip by without a recipe to help put us in the spirit for celebrating the good old US of A. I had a bunch of egg yolks hanging out in my refrigerator because I’ve been making tons of broccoli and cheddar-bacon-quinoa bites lately. Every time I would poke my head into the … [Read more...]
Pickled Peppers
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Remember this tongue twister? I never could make it all the way through without stumbling over my words. But, I can make a delicious jar of pickled peppers. I’m not talking about canning here; I don’t want to mess with boiling a jar and working in a super sterile environment; too much hassle for me. I am talking about using fresh assorted peppers that are pickled overnight and you can enjoy them within 24 hours. I have never pickled … [Read more...]
Orange-Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Father’s day is coming up this Sunday! Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. What father doesn’t love a good barbecue sauce? I know mine does. Make this orange-whiskey barbeque sauce for your dad on Sunday and he will be speechless. It is sweet, tangy, and orange-y, with a hint of whiskey. Serve it with chicken or pork on the grill. Or simply put it in a cute mason jar with a label so that dad can use it whenever he wants and he will think of you each time. The … [Read more...]
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