Strawberry rose cream dates are absolutely delightful – sweet and natural desserts good for all occasions. They are pretty on the table, too! Medjool dates are easy to find in most grocery stores these days, and are easy to prepare. For this recipe, simply slice them down the middle and remove the pits. Pipe in […]
Ingredient: water
Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
I’ve always loved quinoa stuffed portobello mushrooms. After all these months of covid isolation and spending a few months moving across country, I’ve been feeling a little run down. As I’m resuming blogging, I’m trying to lean heavily toward healthier recipes. That’s why I like this recipe so much, there is nothing unhealthy about it! […]
Giardiniera Italian Pickled Vegetables
We’ve been buying giardiniera (jar-din-AIR-uh) Italian pickled vegetables for years. But, after making these, I will always make it at home. This recipe has a lot of variations to suit your taste or cravings. Vegetables that can be made into giardiniera include cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers (of all colors), onion and celery. Flavor adding garlic […]
French Almond Croissants with Almond Paste
For a quick, simple dessert or brunch pastry, these puff pastry almond paste-filled French almond croissants (croissants aux amandes) are perfection. They are easy to make and have a delightful, slightly sweet, almond-y flavor. I top them with drizzled simply syrup and sliced toasted almonds for a nice glaze with a little crunch. The filling […]
Fresh Blueberry Syrup
Perfect for summer, this fresh blueberry syrup is a delectable topping for pancakes and waffles, vegan ice cream (nice cream), fresh or baked fruit, and even vegan cheesecake or other desserts. You can also substitute other fresh fruit for the blueberries, such as peaches or strawberries. I especially like this yummy sauce on desserts that […]
Kitchen Basics: Homemade Vegetable Broth
Making homemade vegetable broth is so easy. If you use it often or have room in your freezer to store it, you should try making it yourself. Homemade broth is less expensive and also has less salt in it. You can control the ingredients and the density of the broth, too. The vegetables used to […]