Fudgy, Chewy, Chocolatey Brownies with a Shiny, Crinkly Top: I discovered a new method for mixing brownies! My whole life, I thought you were supposed to hand mix brownies… through some research, I discovered the egg foam technique! In recipes calling for whisking together eggs and sugar, turns out you’re supposed to whisk if for…
Hand Mixer Pumpkin Hacks
Two Great Ways to Make Pumpkin Carving Easier! + Recipe for Roasting Pumpkin Seeds! You may have seen the viral videos on social media where you use a hand mixer to help clean out your pumpkin for carving, but let’s take it a step further and use that hand mixer to separate the seeds from…
Pumpkin White Chocolate (Slow Cooker) Lava Cake
ADDED: Directions to Bake in Oven – See Notes section of recipe.
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Casserole
Delicious cheesy spinach casserole with buttery Parmesan Panko topping! I love this higher protein, “healthier” spinach casserole. Perfect side dish!
Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffins
Delicious protein packed, gluten-free, savory cheddar & broccoli muffins! Recipe adapted from “Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins” by “Hey Nutrition Lady” – Amounts edited to make 6 muffins – as I like to bake them in my counter-top oven and use my smaller 6-cup muffin tin. I also added some seasonings. You can double the recipe…
Green Goddess Hummus
Great way to use an abundance of summer herbs!! This hummus is a beautiful green color, light in texture and full of flavor! One of my tasters said it’s a cross between hummus and pesto! I love to make this in the summer when I have an abundance of herbs growing on my deck. You…
Asparagus and Corn Summer Salad
Simple Summer Favorite! Delicious fresh summer salad using some of my favorite summer produce! It’s dressed simply with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Peanut, Soy and Ginger Sauce/Dressing
Whip up this simple Asian/Thai style sauce/dressing for dipping, salads and noodles! It’s savory, tangy and easily customizable! We enjoy it with a cold noodle salad! Cold Noodle Salad: Cook your favorite noodle until al dente. Drain and rinse until cool. Toss with some neutral oil and a little soy sauce. Combine with your favorite…
Our Favorite Blueberry Crisp
I think a fruit crisp is one of my favorite baked fruit desserts! I love this blueberry version that has some bright lemon added to the juicy ripe blueberries and some warm cinnamon added to the buttery crisp topping. Here are a few other crisp recipes!
Tinto de Verano Shave Ice Slushy
“A Summer Red (Wine)” in a shave ice wine slushy version! Tinto de Verano Cocktail: The Tinto de Verano or “A Summer Red (Wine)” was our favorite summer cocktail on our recent trip to Ronda, in the Andalusian region of Spain! It’s a simple and refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day! To make, all…