Because sometimes salads need a little sparkle… I believe that culture is best experienced through taste – once you are able to truly submerge yourself in international cuisine, you are that much closer to grasping the essential nature of food and what it does for the soul. Although I’ve never been to the Middle East, spices… Continue reading Middle Eastern Spiced Carrot Cakes with Tahini Sauce
Pizza is all about the delicate crunch of crust that beds a silky layer of tangy tomato under a rich and nutty sprinkle of cheese. All three of these parts must be perfected in order to accomplish the difficult task of creating a seriously good pizza. So as you may already know, I’m in love… Continue reading Mrs. Alexander’s Stove-Top Pizza
As a semi-vegetarian, I’m always searching for substantial recipes that won’t leave me desperately searching for a midnight snack. I’ve discovered that potato gnocchi are great for a one-dish meal. They are made from flour, eggs yolks, and potatoes, offering a dense texture that flawlessly soaks up any sauce they are paired with, giving each… Continue reading Baked Potato Gnocchi with Cabbage
This may not be the most forgiving of recipes, but sometimes you’ve just got to splurge. I can promise you this dessert is much better a choice than a lemon curd doughnut or a store bought, preservative filled lemon loaf, but with the semi-high sugar content and lack of extremely notable nutritional value, I wouldn’t… Continue reading Lemon Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze
It’s not often that I’m speechless after tasting something that I’ve created in the kitchen. This recipe, however, left me lost for words. I couldn’t believe that something so simple, and so NATURAL, could actually taste better than any ice cream I’ve ever put in my mouth. I’ve always been under the impression that ice… Continue reading Banana Ice Cream
Carrot cake and zucchini bread are two of my favorite indulgences. This recipe brings them both together under a brilliant drizzle of cream cheese citrus frosting without the guilt of eating a sugary dessert that will require you to run on the treadmill for three hours. Packed full of vegetables and flavor, you will love this sweet… Continue reading Carrot Zucchini Cake With Lemon Frosting
The one complaint that I hear most about nutritious food is that “it just doesn’t taste as good as the bad stuff.” Firstly, if this is your excuse for munching on cheetos and sucking down fettuccine drenched in a cream sauce that’s over half of what your daily caloric intake should be, you need a major reality… Continue reading Creamy Vegetable Risotto
I’m pretty well versed on food, and thankfully I’m the furthest thing from picky that you’ll ever meet. I’ll eat anything you put in front of me (so long as it’s edible) and I’ll usually find something about the dish that I really enjoy. I’ve been this way since I can remember, probably due to… Continue reading Summer Chicken Salad
Did you know that processed foods are just as addicting and harmful as drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes? All I could think about for dinner tonight was a delicious pizza with gooey cheese and a tangy tomato sauce with a kick. I had just finished a quick workout and was not up for replacing all of… Continue reading Spicy Rustic Pizza Sauce
Nothing says sweet summertime nostalgia like strawberry shortcake. However, after gaining a few additional years of wisdom and education since my shortcake days, I just can’t help but cringe when thinking of buying those sugary yellow sponges that contain a list of unpronounceable ingredients on the back of their plastic packages. This is not my only… Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
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