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…
Archives for April 2020
Skillet Black Grape Pizza with Gorgonzola, Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Walnuts
I don’t know where my inspiration came from making my new recipe for skillet black grape pizza with gorgonzola, balsamic onions and walnuts came from. I had a bunch of black grapes in the fridge and I’ve been making bread lately and I was craving pizza. Don’t we all crave a slice from time to…
Sicilian Zucchini Corn Gusto
I’m craving Italian food and have a bunch of zucchini on hand and wanted a happy hour snack that was healthier. My latest recipe for Sicilian zucchini corn gusto blends together the best of fresh harvested vegetables. I snack on chips and dip from time to time like everyone does. Although this may be true…
Crazy Dutch Oven Bread
I thought I would take my hand at making bread again so I came up with a new recipe called crazy Dutch oven bread….it’s basically everything but the kitchen sink in a loaf, ha ha. I was craving a nut and seed bread because I love the texture and when it’s toasted, it’s so good….
BBQ Corn Nuts
Snack time just got a whole lot more fun with my recipe for homemade BBQ Corn Nuts; we all have eaten them from time to time. I remember munching on them frequently in high school with a diet coke and sometimes that was my lunch. I annoyed many of my teachers with the mind shattering…
Brussels Sprouts and Tofu Stir-Fry with Hoisin & Almonds
Are you getting bored with preparing your Brussels sprouts the same way over and over again? I know I am, so I created a new way to serve them. Try my recipe for this Brussels sprouts and tofu stir-fry with hoisin and almonds for a heathy dinner to combat all that quarantine comfort food you’ve…
Dutch Oven Chipotle, Pepita & Green Olive Bread
I ventured into the kitchen again today and created my recipe for quick no knead Dutch oven bread of Chipotle, Pepitas & Green Olives, even though I never had made bread before, only just the focaccia I did last week. I can’t tell you how easy it really is to make a loaf of rustic…
Peanut Butter, Chocolate & Coconut Truffles
My recipe for these indulgent Peanut Butter, Chocolate & Coconut Truffles I came up with this morning by just my looking in my pantry to see what I had on hand. I’m a slave to someone else’s sweet tooth in this house sometimes, I don’t have the biggest sweet tooth but my partner does. If…
Smoky Pinto Beans
I love simmering a pot of beans on a brisk evening and even though it’s spring, it has been cold. My recipe for these creamy smoky pinto beans is so comforting and will warm you up just like snuggling in your favorite blanket with your kitty cat, dog or human. The smokiness is from the…
Vegan Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
My new recipe for this moist and delicious vegan apple Bundt cake with brown sugar glaze turned out so yummy that I not only had a piece for my dinner but also had a piece for my dessert last night….true story. We all have been dealing with this pandemic in so many different ways but…