What seems like ages ago, I made a recipe for Blood Orange Cream Cookies based on a recipe by chef/photographer extraordinaire Aran Goyoaga. It really was a lifetime ago! Just looking at the old blog post, I am brought back in time. I took the photos in the spare bedroom we used as an office in a crazy little house we rented. That was the house where I really started honing my photography and cooking skills. […]
Hello, friends! It’s been quite a while since I posted a recipe. It’s been a whirlwind year that I will tell you about later. For now, I want to share this new recipe for Fresh Autumn Glory® Apple Chutney that I created for one of my very favorite brands, SuperFresh Growers. Last fall I was invited to visit the Autumn Glory® apple orchards in Washington State and toured the facilities where the apples are washed, sorted, […]
These healthy Breakfast Cookies are a powerhouse combo of whole grains, sweet and fiber-rich apples, and nut butter for a wholesome, filling grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Back in October, I went on a little road trip with my friend Kelly. We drove from where I live in Boise, Idaho up to Washington to visit some of the SuperFresh Growers’ apple orchards. We specifically visited one of the Granny Smith orchards and the next day we […]
It’s been a few years since I was first introduced to barramundi. I’ve partnered with Australis to create a new recipe featuring their ocean-raised barramundi. This Spanish-Style Baked Barramundi will knock your socks off – promise! It’s based on a recipe for white fish my husband grew up eating, but with the addition of quintessential Spanish paprika and olives. If you’re never heard or barramundi before, or need a quick refresher, here’s what you need […]
Comforting, nourishing, and healthy as can be, this Winter Cauliflower Rice Bowl is full of mouthwatering flavors, textures, and seasonal ingredients. Over the past year or so, I’ve become the hugest fan of “bowls.” I think it all kind of started with my love affair with Chipotle. I used to be like, “What’s the deal with Chipotle anyway?” And now I’m all about those burrito bowls! After awhile, I finally started recreating those bowls at […]
This Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean and Lentil Chili is both filling and nourishing. Cook up a big pot to enjoy by the bowl full on a cold day or use in other favorite ways – over a baked potato, with nachos, as a base for tamale pie, or for game day eats. Ah, chili. Its popularity is not going away. I think I’ve made dozens of varieties of chili over the past 20 years. And […]
This Persimmon Ice Cream starts with slow roasted persimmons. No sugar added, 100% fruit-sweetened. Last year I took the plunge and decided to finally try persimmons. I had bought them many times but they were only used for decoration, or sat on my counter while I tried to decide what to do with them. And then I made Persimmon Butter, which remains one of the single greatest things I’ve made in the last year. So after […]
It’s finally here! Today’s the day when Kelly and I are sharing our full PLANTSGIVING menu! All week we’ve been sharing some of the recipes, and now it’s time for our showstoppers. I’ve been incredibly excited to tell you all about our dinner. The entire meal was plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free. I’m still dreaming about it two weeks later. Kelly’s Hearty Butternut Walnut Loaf was the main attraction with my Vegan Root Vegetable Mash playing an important supporting […]
Last year, or maybe the year before, around Thanksgiving and I threw together a quick pilaf-type rice dish out of some leftover odds and ends I had hanging around. We LOVED it. My family eats rice almost on a daily basis, so including it for a Thanksgiving menu would not be unnatural. But we’d never done it before. After making my recipe and tweaking it a little here and there, I eventually ended up as this savory, […]
Oh my goodness! What can I say about this festive Shaved Fennel Asian Pear Salad with Pomegranate and Watercress? It’s such a mouthful of a title for such a simple salad. Just a few seasonal ingredients that are magical when combined. I actually posted this recipe several years ago and it was high time I revisited it. I’d forgotten just how much I love the array of colors, flavors, and textures. What can I say? […]