I went outside this morning and discovered I need to harvest some herbs in my vegetable garden; wow…it’s only been just over a month since I planted them and it’s my first harvest of the season. I decided I needed to make something with these fresh and very fragrant herbs so I came up with…
Recipes
Vegan Bolognaise Polenta Lasagna
Pot luck parties with friends and family are always so much fun; you can have a taste of many different foods and compare recipes. This always gives a host a bit of a break from having to cook all the food, especially for a big party. I always have fond memories of pot luck parties…
Lemongrass & Ginger Edamame Hummus
I’m going to visit good friends tomorrow and my mom always taught me to never arrive as a guest to someone’s home empty handed, so I’m bringing a snack. So I thought I would bring hummus, yes hummus, I know so many people get tired of hummus, it seems to be everywhere, just a few…
Mushroom & Walnut Egg Rolls with Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Chinese take-out is very popular on a busy night or when you just feel like not cooking, isn’t nice to sit in front of the T.V. with a take-out box full of wonderful Chinese food? You bet… but sometimes it can be so satisfying to make some Chinese dishes at home. My inspiration for my…
Fat Free Vegan Queso Cheese Dip
I wanted to develop a vegan queso dip that was fat free, nut free, soy free and gluten free…good luck you say? This turned out great and so satisfying with crunchy tortilla chips or even mac & cheese. I have made a vegan queso dip before and the recipe is on this site but it…
Mushroom, Marsala & Gruyere Hash Brown Casserole
Comfort foods come in all flavors, categories and most importantly traditions. I’m sure we all have that passed down recipe scribbled on a coffee stained recipe card from Grandma Betty or Aunt Shirley that we make over and over again. They are all good for the main reason that they comfort us and conjure up…
Lime Elderflower Cooler Mocktail
Warmer days are here and so are the parties that coincide with them and here is a “mocktail” that will quench your thirst. This drink is refreshing and the flavors of the Elderflower syrup blended with the other ingredients is really reminiscent of a gin & tonic but without all the guilt; It’ tart, tangy,…
Risotto with Asparagus & Shrimp
Asparagus is a wonderful spring vegetable and it’s at the peak of the season for the freshest available. I love asparagus, the earthy sweet flavor is unlike so many vegetables out there and it’s so versatile in so many dishes. My recipe for this creamy risotto goes so well with asparagus and shrimp, and yes,…
Alfredo Shells Chicken & Bacon Carbonara
Nothing says comfort food like a steaming hot bowl of creamy pasta, right? Whether you’re eating it at home, going out to a restaurant or entertaining your friends and family, pasta always puts a smile on everyone’s face. My recipe for this Alfredo Shells Chicken Carbonara is a spin classic carbonara pasta with chicken for…
Mini Mexican Hot Chocolate Pies
Have you ever savored a warm cup of Mexican hot chocolate? It’s warm & creamy with some unexpected spices that aren’t in a regular cup of hot chocolate. The hint of spiciness along with cinnamon and nutmeg make for an addicting cure for a cool day, that’s for sure. Now you can have this delicious…
