Welcome summer with the vibrant flavors of this Salsa Fresca alongside Mission Organics® Tortilla Chips! All opinions are entirely my own. “Learn to love change,” we are taught, and yet we, as a species, have evolved to hate it. Change represents the unknown and the unexpected – that which is beyond the ability of our…
recipes
Blueberry Spare Ribs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetGrillingAmerica #CollectiveBias Kick up your summer grilling with this sweet blueberry bbq sauce served over extra tender back ribs! If I asked you to think of ‘The 4th of July,’ what would come to mind? Fireworks? Barbecue? All…
Wines from Hungary
Thank you to Patricius Winery for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine. Transform some of your favorite seasonal dishes with the light, summery notes of wines of Patricius Winery! The idea of ‘Firsts’ is engraved into our mindset, on a perhaps primal level. We revere the Wright Brothers, for example, because they managed…
Twinkie Bundt Cakes – #BundtBakers
A childhood favorite is turned into mini bundts with that same classic creme filling in a light spongey cake. I remember quite distinctly a quip from one of my professors, “One of the first bits of advice I was given when I entered teaching was ‘Be yourself.’ For the life of me I never understood…
Lemon Pudding Cakes
These little lemon pudding cakes are light and fluffy on top with a sweet pudding at the bottom. They are easy to make and sure to please this summer season! “To look at our modern gods is to see a world that exists purely from the outside, a charade unending in which they live in…
Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula, and Sausage
Spaghetti is tossed with roasted tomatoes, fresh arugula, and crispy sausage. It’s a perfect meal this season and sure to please the crowd! If we think of ‘classics’ we tend to think of silver screens, dead authors, and Doric columns. Tradition, similarly, conjures thoughts of rigidity and the antiquated rituals of past generations. ‘Fun’ is…
Italian Style Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese gets an Italian twist with fresh spinach, cannellini beans, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a creamy cheese sauce! Mangia! Sophisticated. The mere sound of the word conjures images of black ties, ornately set plates with nigh-invisible portions, and overpriced wine from boutique wineries. Interestingly, the root of the word comes directly from…
Quinoa Pancakes
Treat yourself to these hearty pancakes made with Quinoa, an ancient grain that is packed with protein and fiber. The other day, while perusing Facebook I saw a poll asking what the most popula breakfast treat is – French Toast, Waffles, or Pancakes? Interestingly, as I’ve gotten older I find it difficult to eat heavy…
Spinach Empanadillas
Traditionally these little pies are fried, but we’ve baked ours to a flaky perfection with a delicious spinach and currant stuffing that is sweet and savory! “When you make your plans, enjoy making them. In our minds, our ‘great escapes’ are the stuff of dreams, an exercise in naïve perfection. Enjoy that perfect version of…
Basque Apple Tart
Sweet pastry dough is filled with a simple apple filling for a delicious dessert perfect for rainy summer afternoons or any time of year for that matter. Allow me to set the scene. It was a humid summer morning here on the coast. A salty wind had picked up from the bay and was whispering…
