The Siesta Cocktail

An orange cocktail topped with a dried orange slice and green leaves

The Siesta Cocktail will encourage anything but rest. This simple cocktail is tart and titillating! The perfect amount of sweet and bitter, this recipe includes grapefruit juice, Campari, tequila, and lime juice. So easy, and so refreshing! Tequila Tequila I’m not going to lie, I’ve been waiting for a very special occasion to post this cocktail. Today is a very special occasion, you guys. It’sRead more ->

Kale, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas

Two kale and goat cheese mini frittatas on a plate

These Kale, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas are a healthy breakfast – at home or to-go! Sautéed kale, roasted red pepper, quinoa, and creamy goat cheese make these mini frittatas fancy, but approachable. All About Eggs Eggs are a pretty consistent staple in my house. Poached for breakfast, hard-boiled for mid-day snacks, whisked into baked goods, or mixed with some s&p to dredge chicken in. IRead more ->

Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Macerated Nectarines and Thyme

a bowl of ice cream topped with nectarines and thyme

This Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Lemon and Thyme Macerated Nectarines is a summer stunner! Goat cheese delicately flavors this deliciously creamy ice cream: it’s not overpowering, but perfectly balanced. The nectarines are macerated with lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and thyme to create a luscious sauce. Make this elegant ice cream recipe now and celebrate summer! Honey and Goat Cheese Ice Cream. IRead more ->

{#THIRSTday}: Daiquiris

Daiquiris. Don’t they just remind you of vacation? Freshly squeezed fruit juice. Rum. Ice. Sandy beaches. Ok, maybe the sandy beach you’ll have to pay extra for. Daiquiris are so simple. Who would have thought? It just sounds like a complex drink to make. I’m here to assure you that that is far from the truth. Now granted, you can certainly blend in some strawberriesRead more ->

2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes

2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes make a delicious and nutritious weekend (or weekday!) breakfast. Feel free to throw in whatever pancake mix-in’s you like, or top with your favorite fruit, maple syrup, or nut butter. Wakey, wakey! Time for brekky! And an easy, delicious, healthy brekky at that. Need more encouragement to make these? THEY’RE ONLY 2 INGREDIENTS YOU GUYS. Now, I’m sure you’ve seen aRead more ->

Spiked Rhubarb Soda

This Spiked Rhubarb Soda is a light and refreshing summer cocktail! Rhubarb, honey, and lemon flavors are perfectly combined and balanced by effervescent soda. Rhubarb is readily available in the summer at many local markets and grocers. Make a big batch of the rhubarb simple syrup to have this delicious cocktail within reach at all times!  Summa, summa, summa time….. From a food perspective, summerRead more ->

Apple Ginger Sparkler

Apple and ginger flavors come together to make one hell of an amazing drink. Fresh ginger kicks up the spice in this drink, and be sure to find the strongest ginger beer you can find. Light and refreshing – you won’t be able to stop at one of these thirst quenching Apple Ginger Sparklers! Ahhh….the 4th of July. Doesn’t it just make you reminisce? TheRead more ->

Apple Hand Pies

Apple pie to go! Or to stay, whatever you like. These Apple Hand Pies are made with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and whole wheat pie dough. Wholesome, hearty, and delicious! What’s more American than APPLE PIE, you guys?! Yep, just as a I suspected. Not much. I L-O-V-E apple pie. Any pie, really. I don’t discriminate. But there really is something to be saidRead more ->

Texas Caviar

This Texas Caviar is a classic! You may call it something different, but we’re all on the same page: fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice are mixed with black eyed peas or other bean to create an absolutely addictive dip. Great on burgers, eggs, salads, in wraps, and of course – as a chip dip! This simple and healthy recipe is one you’ll make againRead more ->

My Favorite Hummus Recipe

My very favorite go-to hummus recipe. I like to layer on additional flavors, but this is the recipe in its purest form! Be sure to say that aquafaba – the liquid in the can of garbanzo beans. It thins out this dip, allowing you to choose its consistency. I love a good hummus. I mean I really, really love hummus. What’s not to love? ARead more ->