Jerk Seasoned Baked Beans
Jun 17 2013 by · Comments
For me a cookout or potluck wouldn’t be complete without homemade baked beans. I love them! I also love bold spicy flavors like jerk seasoning. Put the two together and what do you get? Baked beans so flavorful they’ll make your tastebuds explode like 4th of July fireworks. Kristy Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1Read more...
Garlic and Chive Potato Dumplings
Jun 12 2013 by · Comments
While some mothers may like to be taken out to dinner on Mother’s Day many fathers like the chance to fire up the grill. It’s no different in my family but one thing that must go along with the grilled entree is some kind of potato. It doesn’t really matter what kind, baked, french fried,Read more...
Oatmeal and Fruit Snack Bars
Jun 10 2013 by · Comments
Our summers tend to be pretty busy and it seems we are always on the go to the pool, park or beach. Finding delicious, portable and easy to pack snacks is something I am always on the lookout for. I love this easy to make oatmeal bar. You can use just about any type ofRead more...
Zucchini and Corn Casserole
Jun 06 2013 by · Comments
The garden is planted and growing beautifully. Last week we dug up the first crop of potatoes. Yum, my favorite. I can’t wait to start harvesting some of my other favorite vegetables too. This recipe features a couple of garden classics, zucchini and corn. The corn is used 2 ways. First it’s sautéd along withRead more...
Dill Pickle French Fries
Jun 03 2013 by · Comments
We grill up lots of burgers over the summer and we usually pair our veggie burgers with grilled corn, a fruit salad or a big leafy green salad but for me nothing beats a burger and fries. I love these lightly seasoned dill infused french fries. They have a hint of dill and a classicRead more...
Summer Quinoa Salad
May 30 2013 by · Comments
June 21st might technically be the official start of summer but everyone knows Memorial Day is the real kick off day. As far as I’m concerned summer has started and I’ve been enjoying all the yummy produce it has to offer. I’ve been living off cherries, watermelon, peaches and nectarines for the past few weeksRead more...
Toasted Almond and Pumpkin Seed Pate’
May 28 2013 by · Comments
Summer is right around the corner and that means picnics, ball games, road trips and more. What do you do when you get hungry? Restaurants that feature whole, healthy, plant based ingredients are few and far between. Peanut butter and jelly is ok for the kids but what about you? I love this pate’ forRead more...
Memorial Day Recipe Round Up
May 24 2013 by · Comments
Is it just me or does this year seem to be flying by?! I can’t believe we are already coming up on the Memorial Day Holiday. For me, Memorial Day is the official start of cookout season. Burgers, potato salads, grilled corn and juicy watermelon are just a few of my favorite Memorial Day treats.Read more...
Onion and Green Garlic Soup
May 20 2013 by · Comments
What is green garlic you ask? Green garlic is young garlic that is harvested usually in the spring before the cloves have matured. It looks similar to a scallion with a white bulb and green stalks. The flavor is still very much a garlic flavor but is milder and less bitter. The bulb as wellRead more...
5 Foods I’m Loving Right Now
May 17 2013 by · Comments
Here in Southern California we are just a few weeks away from the the start of summer fruit season. Some of my favorite fruits have already starting popping up at the local organic market and my fruit obsession is in serious overdrive. Along with some delicious fruits here are a few other foods I’m lovingRead more...
