Happy Wednesday, friends. To help us make it through the remainder of this week I have created a delicious detox beet smoothie. Beets are incredibly healthy for you. They are packed with antioxidants, they fight inflammation, boost your stamina, and they help to detox the blood and flush out the liver. I mean who doesn’t need that? These benefits are just to name a few. Read more about the health benefits of beets here. Now that I have listed several reasons why you should eat beets, let me … [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...]
Spicy Cilantro Pesto Quinoa Bowl with Soft Boiled Eggs
Who doesn’t love a nice runny egg yolk? They are a beautiful golden color with a luscious, rich, silky texture. I recently learned how to soft boil an egg to achieve the perfect runny yolk every single time. Soft boiling eggs is really quite simple. And, in my opinion, it’s easier than poaching an egg. It’s all about the timing with soft boiled eggs. 6 minutes exactly. Not one minute more or less. Your egg timer is your new best friend. Once I mastered making soft boiled eggs my mind … [Read more...]
Artichoke and Fennel Caponata
Have you ever been asked by a friend to bring an appetizer to a party and didn’t want the challenge of keeping a hot dish warm while transporting it? This is a huge challenge for me, especially since a lot of times we are traveling an hour away for family gatherings or friends’ get-togethers. In these situations my go-to-recipe is usually hummus. It’s simple to make, easy to transport and is delicious at room temperature. As much as I love hummus and can eat it every day, I like to mix things … [Read more...]
Marbled Tea Eggs
Marbled tea eggs (aka China tea eggs) are something I discovered several months ago and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. What are marbled tea eggs? They are hard boiled eggs that have been steeped or simmered in black tea, soy sauce, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves, and peppercorns. The result is a beautiful marbled-looking egg that tastes salty, sweet, and spiced all at once. Marbled tea eggs are a favorite food in Asian countries. In China they are … [Read more...]
Blueberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb Crisp
I know I just posted a rhubarb recipe on Monday, but I still had oodles of fresh rhubarb after I made my savory Rhubarb Chutney. I wasn't about to let my precious rhubarb go to waste. This time I wanted to make the rhubarb into something sweet. I wanted to add a fresh twist on the classic strawberry rhubarb crisp. Blueberries are the perfect fruit to add to the mix. I really enjoyed cutting the rhubarb. It is a gorgeous vegetable, with its hues of pinks and lime greens. I … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Chutney
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...]
Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Fennel and Sage
Stuffed mushroom caps are the perfect appetizer. They are cute, bite-sized and versatile. You can stuff them with crab, breadcrumbs, cheese; there are so many combinations. Generally when I have eaten stuffed mushrooms it has been a scrumptious breadcrumb mixture. Although the breadcrumb mixture is a classic option, why not make stuffed mushroom caps a little healthier? Why not make them gluten-free? The solution: save the stems of the mushrooms and throw them all in a food processor to chop … [Read more...]
