As a child I was not fond of yams or sweet potatoes. Not even my Nonie’s special yams topped with marshmallows could convince me to… ( Read More )
Hearty (Heart + Healthy) Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Thanks to my friend Illina, banana chocolate chip cakies have become a house hold favorite over the past few years. With the combo of banana… ( Read More )
Cutie Pie – A Clementine Dreamsicle
All this fuss over a simple Cutie Pie? Well, sometimes dessert is a BIG DEAL, even if it is not ornate. I am always striving… ( Read More )
DE-Licious Disappearing Caramel Corn
This is one of my favorite childhood recipes. It has been probably 30 years since I last made this caramel corn recipe and it was… ( Read More )
Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado This is a wonderful Peruvian dish that has delicious Asian undertones. Beef sirloin strips are cooked in vinegar, soy sauce and spices, then… ( Read More )
Cranberry Down-side Up Cake
This festive holiday cake is inspired by a recipe from Lindsey Shere, former longtime pastry chef at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California (one of… ( Read More )
Veronica’s Sweet Christmas Tamales
While this may *look* like a complicated recipe, it is *really* quite simple to make tamales. Time consuming, but simple. Don’t be afraid of the… ( Read More )
Barley Black Bean Burgers with Baked Parsnip Fries
For the last eight months I’ve been obsessed, practically on a quest to find the most amazing veggie burger. I had it narrowed down to… ( Read More )
Almond Milk Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Crust
This is the time of year to be thankful. Thankful for all that we have. Thankful for all of the wonderful people around us and… ( Read More )
Chicken Masala – Easy Peasy
A do-ahead easy Indian meal.