There is nothing better than a heartwarming curry dish. The robust, earthy curry spices melded with rich coconut milk and stir-fried veggies makes me swoon. I jump at the opportunity to eat at a good Thai restaurant! I could literally eat at a Thai restaurant every day and my belly would be perfectly satisfied, but it would empty my wallet. It became obvious that I must cook these mouth-watering Thai dishes at home to help keep my sanity in check and to keep my wallet happy. When I began … [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...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies with Blueberry Jam
Who doesn't love a classic, simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich? When you add chocolate to the mix, hold onto your hat! The classic combination is so ridiculously comforting that I can barely handle it! What about when you turn this classic sandwich into a cookie? It makes a crazy delicious, ultra comforting treat! They are wonderfully soft, peanut buttery, chocolate-y, and the center is perfectly gooey and bursting with blueberry flavor. I adapted these cookies from a Giada De Laurentiis … [Read more...]
Roasted Purple Potatoes with Tarragon
Have you ever tried purple potatoes? If you haven’t you need to. They are a beautiful deep purple color with a buttery, rich flavor. Once I cut into the first raw purple potato and saw how gorgeous it was with its amethyst color and the little white veins creating an interesting pattern, I knew the potatoes would be perfect as an Easter side dish. I mean how much fun is it to have purple potatoes for Easter? I bet the kids will go nuts! I happened to pick up baby purple potatoes, but if you … [Read more...]
