Recipes

Creamy Yellow Squash & Basil Soup

Creamy Yellow Squash & Basil Soup This recipe, originally published in my book, “Cultivating Joy in the Kitchen,” got reinvented.  I had planned to make this for a group I was cooking for.  Overnight the weather dropped 20 degrees, and it was a cold and rainy day.  I love this light and...

Baked Peaches & Cream with Balsamic Drizzle

There’s nothing quite like enjoying some fresh fruit. Not only is it incredibly enjoyable to bite into a bright, ripe peach, in spite of the mess they can sometimes make, but fruit—like peaches—also offers a number of health benefits! A new and fresh way to...

Brunch Basics: How to

How to Build Your Own Bruschetta Bar + Recipe ruschetta, an Italian classic, has captivated food enthusiasts worldwide. While traditionally made with garlic bread, tomatoes, basil, and oil and vinegar, this timeless appetizer is highly adaptable. One creative twist is...

Chocolate, Nut & Fruit Wraps

Chocolate, Nut & Fruit Wraps Sometimes you just want a little sweet treat, but you still want to include good quality ingredients and avoid additives, refined sugar, and gluten!  I’ve got you covered with this easy to make, roll up and go little treat,  (low in sugar and high in good...

Garden Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Garden Vegetable Quinoa Salad This Garden Vegetable Quinoa Salad will make your mouth water. Summer salads combining seasonal garden vegetables and pantry staples make delicious meals.  Quinoa, one of my pantry staples (besides being gluten-free), is a go-to for quick meals, it cooks in 16...