I had a craving for my vegan chipotle black bean chili with coffee & cocoa today so I plugged in my slow cooker and got busy. In fact I love putting together my favorite things like coffee, cocoa and chipotle chilies in one meal. In this case the flavors come together for a deep, rich…
Recipes
Apricot Butter with Moscato, Vanilla & Rosemary
I love the intense flavors that dried apricots provide and they only get better in my recipe for this apricot butter with vanilla, Moscato & rosemary. This pureed apricot stew translates to a butter texture once pureed. This is such an amazing accompaniment with strong soft cheese and crackers making it the star to any…
Cantaloupe Caprese Skewers with Pepper Jelly Balsamic Glaze
These refreshing cantaloupe Caprese skewers with pepper jelly balsamic glaze is a perfect small pocket sized salad for any occasion, especially on warm days. Since fresh fruit is in season they add that fresh summer flavor to so many recipes. For this reason outdoor entertaining is among us and this translates to barbecue cookouts, pool…
Vegan Peaches and Cream Pudding
You’ll be amazed by this fresh and luscious vegan peaches and cream pudding. Not only is this chilled custard satisfying but it’s also vegan and refreshing on a hot summer day. For one thing peaches are in season now and there is nothing better than fresh picked from my own miniature peach tree. My peachy…
Hibiscus Cherry and Lime Sorbet
Cherry season is here and I’m so excited, cherries are my favorite! My recipe for this best ever summer fresh hibiscus, cherry and lime sorbet is mind chilling. So, don’t eat this luscious sorbet too fast otherwise you will get brain freeze as most frozen desserts do. There are many options to serve this refreshing…
Sesame Apricot Chicken Wings
Roasted sticky Asian sesame apricot chicken wings are the ultimate party food. Served at a tail gate party of a big game, at home in front of the TV or at your favorite pub, they are popular. This recipe combine all the great flavors of Chinese take-out and party food. They are sweet, savory and…
Braised Chicken with Cinnamon and Hard Apple Cider
This braised chicken with cinnamon and hard apple cider came out so juicy. I love when I create a recipe within minutes of frantically looking around in my pantry and refrigerator wondering what to make for dinner that isn’t the old standby; we need variety in life! My recipe for braised cinnamon & hard apple…
Beyond Italian Style Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa
Squash…isn’t just for autumn or winter anymore, I find it at the supermarket all year round. My recipe for beyond Italian style stuffed acorn squash with quinoa is not only healthy but it’s very satisfying. Going “Beyond” regular stuffed squash recipes, I used the plant based meat Beyond Burger in this recipe to give it…
Peanut Butter S’more Bombs
Have you been craving S’mores lately? I know I have and you don’t need a campfire to make these Peanut Butter S’more Bombs. All the flavors of a peanut butter cookie with a s’more, the better of two worlds rolled into one and you don’t have to bake them. As a result they are perfect…
Banana, Zucchini, Carrot & Pecan Bread
I’m always surprised where inspirations for new recipes come from and this is an example of that. This moist banana, zucchini, carrot & walnut bread turned out delicious for all the right reasons. After the first bite into this bread you will taste all the flavors of this quick bread for a baked treat that…
