Fruit is both simple and elegant. I am really fortunate that I have always lived in places with fantastic local fruit. Nothing beats a berry still warm from the sun or an apple you picked yourself. Put them in smoothies, in a dessert, or a decadent cheese board and you have the makings of a perfect plate.
Roasted summer berries are next-level delicious. Black raspberries, red raspberries, and blueberries roasted with vanilla bean and sugar to elevate their natural sweetness -a great way to use less than perfect summer produce! This roasted summer berry recipe is so simple it’s hardly a recipe at all, but I make it often. After the success …
The Best Blueberry Crisp is a recipe made with pantry ingredients that makes the most delicious blueberry filling with a crunchy topping. I’m not much a breakfast eater, but blueberry crisp is my favorite breakfast in the world. I know it is technically not a breakfast food, but it has fruit, so it counts, right? …
Smoothies are a fantastic make ahead breakfast or healthy snack idea. Pre-made smoothies are delicious, made with wholesome ingredients. As a bonus I add an incredibly easy to make recipe! Can you Make Fruit Smoothies the Night Before and Keep them in the Fridge? // Yes, you can. If you make your smoothies the night …
A Cat Cora recipe that I got on the Princess 4-Day West Coast Culinary Cruise. Tropical fruit tart with a crisp tart shell filled with ginger vanilla pastry cream and topped with tropical fruit. You know how certain memories are etched in your brain forever? I remember being little, maybe 4-5, and being at my …
A perfectly spiced Applesauce Spice Bread made with homemade applesauce is supple and moist. This simple bread can be oven-ready in just a couple of minutes. Perfect with a steamy cup of coffee. I love anything apple and bread. Apple Cheddar Pecan Bread, Pumpkin Apple Sunflower Bread. But for this recipe today, I had some …
The nice people at Sam’s Club asked me if I would be interested in participating in their “Mouthwatering Cherry Cobbler Challenge”. I happen to love cherry cobbler and a challenge. I also happen to think that I have a pretty fantastic recipe, if-I-do-say-so-myself. They were kind enough to send me a Sam’s Club membership (can …
This Mediterranean Salad with Pomegranate Lemon Dressing is a great base for a healthy and nutritious meal. Pick a protein or cheese to add to it (my favorite is feta) and you’ve got dinner sorted! My children loved drinking pomegranate juice and I really like cooking with it. Pomegranate juice is sweet and tart at …
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A frozen treat on a hot summer day? Yes, please! The Frozen Bananas, topped with chocolate and sprinkles, is an easy-to-make snack that the kids will love. Nothing says summer like a frozen treat. Kids running around the pool with Drumsticks and Otter Pops. I have nothing against an Otter Pop, well, maybe a little. But …
