Summertime is the perfect season for minimal prep, fresh dishes. This fig and mozzarella bowl is no exception. I recommend buying all local ingredients for this one, since you’ll taste the raw ingredients. The fresher the better. Get your prosciutto sliced thin. Your mozzarella with water at the bottom, and freshly picked basil. Figs are […]
Fresh pesto is one pasta sauce I cannot get enough of. Mixing up the basil and olive oil in a food processor creates the most delicious fragrance, making this pesto better than anything you can ever buy at the store. If you’ve got access to basil plants, they’re really fun to have out on your […]
Green juice is not only healthy, but really refreshing too! And what better way to prepare for summer than to cleanse your body with some greens. If you’ve got a juicer, just head to the grocery store and pick up every type of green produce with a high water content! I used: kale, cucumber, spinach […]
There are lots of versions of coffee around. But when it comes down to it, coffee served classic is the best. Macchiatos, cappuccinos, and iced coffees. There are many flavors, syrups and sugars to add, but kept to a minimum makes for a healthier routine. There’s no shortage of milk options to add to iced […]
This flourless chocolate cake is (probably) the best dessert I’ve made in a while. I’m not an avid baker, because of so much sugar, butter etc. But this cake is so fluffy! And its packed with dark chocolate, which is so much less sugar than milk chocolate. The chocolate sauce is the perfect addition, making […]
White fish is just one of those diverse dishes you can eat by itself in a nice white wine sauce, add it to pasta, or make it into chowder. This one is halibut with white wine and capers. It’s packed with savory flavor and the capers give it an extra punch. Searing the fillets on […]
Happy Sunday! How has your week been? We all know that Sundays are best served brunch style – and what better way to do that with a glass of Prosecco. Typically at a brunch, mimosas are served, and if you’re looking for something fresh and bubbly, but not so fruity, try out some Prosecco with […]
Ahi tuna might be the most simple, delicious protein to prepare. Since it’s eaten sushi – style, all the preparation that is required is a one – minute sear on each side of the steak. When you go to the grocery store, look for yellowfin tuna steaks. Make sure they are high quality steaks. The […]
Girl Scout cookies are hard to resist. And I love buying a few boxes of Somoas when the season comes around and sticking them in the freezer. But they’re not always available year – round! & They’re not healthy either. So try this healthy Samoa recipe out if you want to snack on these decadent […]
Doughnuts aren’t something I would usually think to make at home, and I’m honestly not that much of a baker, so these doughnuts were the perfect, easy bake for me to try out. The maple glaze is the best part of these. You can also top these doughnuts with candied prosciutto for a nice garnish, […]
This is my all time favorite winter salad because it tastes like you’re eating dessert. A lot of variations of this salad use mixed greens, but in this rendition, by using just arugula, the sweetness of the toppings evens out with the bite that arugula has. Stocking up on pecans and cranberries will save you […]
There’s nothing like drinking a cocktail with some freshly squeezed fruit juice in it. As someone who gets congested when drinking beer, I tend to lean toward these types of cocktails, but reducing the amount of hard alcohol in each serving, over grabbing a hoppy beer. If you want tequila instead of vodka, try this […]