Finally the weather is starting to feel like fall and baking on a lazy Sunday is a great idea. Craving something with apples so I baked my recipe for these scrumptious vegan apple cranberry walnut scones. Plus brunch is one of my favorite meals and scones are a perfect companion with a cup of coffee….
breakfast
Red Pepper Strawberry Jam
Get ready because your morning toast just got a big wake up call. My latest recipe for this red pepper strawberry jam will add that delicious zing to your breakfast and so much more. I love growing fresh vegetables and fruits. I have tons of different peppers in my garden this year and they are…
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread BLT Waffles
Do you have a box of cornbread mix in your pantry calling your name to make something besides cornbread? Then you can make these jalapeno cheddar cornbread BLT waffles in a “Jiffy”. With this in mind I could have made a typical bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich but why? I want my taste buds to…
Corn & Mushroom Bread Pudding
This savory vegan corn & mushroom bread pudding is a perfect main or side dish. Bringing together shitake mushrooms, cremini mushrooms and corn for a casserole worth celebrating. In addition to the fresh vegetables, sourdough bread leads that tangy flavor. Along with jalapenos that I harvested from my garden for that bit of kick. While…
Peach, Bacon & Jalapeno Schmear
Spread a little sunshine on your morning bagel with the ultimate cream cheese schmear with bacon peach & jalapenos. I enjoy noshing on a good bagel from time to time and I love spreading cream cheese on them. My flavored cream cheese includes sweet summer peaches along with jalapenos and the smoky bacon will give…
Garden Frittata with Pistachio Parsley Pesto
I wandered out in to the back garden today and realized I have not harvested my parsley or my Swiss chard in quite a while, they were both about 4 feet tall. I immediately started to harvest some knowing I would make a new recipe today. It’s cloudy and just about starting to rain and…
Mexican Style Hash brown Casserole
Casseroles are still very popular these days since inception from the 1950’s because they are simple to put together, feeds a crowd and can be made ahead. All you needed back then was a can of soup, potatoes and a prayer! Some recipes are better than others, just don’t get near me with that green…
Vegan Zucchini Bread with Cherries & Pistachios with Cardamom Glaze
I’ve been enamored with pounds and pounds of zucchini in my garden this past week and I’ve been lying in bed awake at night thinking of what recipes to make with them, yes, as a chef this happens. I enjoy simple, ordinary recipes like everyone else but I also love to go outside the “recipe…
Triple Chocolate S’more Coffee Cake Muffins
Are you searching for the perfect muffin to have with your coffee? These triple chocolate s’more coffee cake muffins are the answer for that classic s’more campfire treat that you can have any time of day but in the morning, that goes without saying. The chocolatey graham and marshmallow flavor really comes through nicely with…
Mini Bacon & Egg Tater Tot Casseroles
These scrumptious bacon egg tater tot casseroles are the perfect brunch bite for any occasion. Sure you can make a large casserole that has to be cut up and served, but why…when you can make petite tater tot casseroles that are perfectly portioned and look gorgeous on any brunch buffet. Furthermore, Serve each guest one…
