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Fennel Gratin

Fennel Gratin

If you are like me, I sometimes obsess about certain foods. Recently, my head was consumed with fennel and green peppercorns. So random, right? In my mind they sound good paired….and I began to envision some possibilities. This new recipe was a fun fennel journey 

Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade Peanut Butter

There is nothing more homey than a good ole’ fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I’ll start by apologizing to the folks that have peanut allergies…but there is a caveat; you can make this recipe with almost any popular nut! Not only can you control 

Apricot & Goat Cheese Savory Cheesecake

Apricot & Goat Cheese Savory Cheesecake

Spring holds anticipation of budding growth and renewal. Fresh colors, fresh flavors, bursting to come out from a long winter’s sleep. Cool air still lingers it’s chilly touch in a morning sunrise. Warming sunshine heating pale skin to rekindle some kind of long-ago friendship, a 

Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce

Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce

I love celebrating foods that not only present well, but are also good for you. May I introduce salmon! Salmon is one of the healthiest superfoods on the market (OMega 3’s, healthy fats, brain food, muscle energy). This versatile sea-faring protein is certainly a sustainable 

Pickled Ginger

Pickled Ginger

Healing from the inside out; that has been my focus thus far in 2022. In every aspect of life, I’m trying to evaluate things from a healing perspective, including the items that go into my body. So, I’m starting this year with a fermented-type, gut 

Cranberry Harvest Granola

Cranberry Harvest Granola

Fall has so many beautiful aromas! Adapting those familiar smells and tastes into an easy breakfast treat is a great way to enjoy your morning or any time of day. This particular granola is packed with cranberries, cinnamon, ginger, slivered almonds and orange zest. It 

Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

I’m so excited to be entering another Fall season! As I begin to plan holiday menus and prep for various events, I feel euphoric and giddy. As you well know, Fall is my favorite season. And I’m the type of person that does not believe 

Salty Caramel Peanut Butter Fudge

Salty Caramel Peanut Butter Fudge

Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh! I love this recipe! I found a REALLY easy peanut butter fudge recipe on the internet (Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe by Salty Side Dish), and then added my touch. There is so much good about this recipe. It is super easy 

Braised Beef & Olive Tamales

Braised Beef & Olive Tamales

Some of my favorite recipes are labor intensive. Weird, right? I love detail and layers of flavor…for me, the more the merrier. So, when it comes to tamales, I enjoy the process. Most families will plan to prepare these wrapped treasures as a team. But, 

Bay Leaf Flan

Bay Leaf Flan

Flavor, flavor, flavor….come on! What would great food be without flavor variations that entice your taste buds? I’m going to be honest and tell you, I am NOT a fan of flan. But, like all good Chefs, I’m going to try, try, and try again