Hello, strangers! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted a recipe, but late spring got away from me with school ending and all the activities that go along with such a busy time of year. Fast forward to summer and I've literally been on the road more than I've been home, touring colleges with … Continue reading Ratatouille Nachos
There's no doubt, cheese boards and charcuterie are a culinary trend these days. Almost every event I cater or attend, features some form of this crowd pleasing combination; meat, cheese, cracker/chip and dip on a board. I've had multiple requests for guidance when it comes to creating your own display so I thought I'd take … Continue reading Cheese Boards and Charcuterie
They say 1 in 10 of these little green peppers is "hot" but somehow I ate 24 in one shot and only ran into 1 that made me grab my drink for some minor relief!? My point is, the shishito isn't recognized for it's heat but more for it's flavor and versatility. I've seen them … Continue reading Blistered Shishito Peppers
'Tis the season for Jambalaya with it being Lent and all! Searched far and wide for a slow cooker version to make my life easier and found a great one by Robin Miller. I tweaked it a bit to meet my tastes and needs and voila! Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken tenders, cubed 1 … Continue reading Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Y'all know by now I don't bake from scratch (we can discuss why not, another day...) and today was no exception! While running on my treadmill this morning, I was conjuring up what I wanted to eat for breakfast afterwards, and for some reason muffins came to mind?! For these Everything Muffins I used my … Continue reading You are My Everything, Muffins
Whether this is a breakfast indulgence or a sweet treat after a savory supper... these overnight chia pudding jars are guaranteed to wow the lemon-lover in your life! Ingredients: Makes enough to fill 4, 8 oz mason jars 1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 0% fat) 5 tbsp chia … Continue reading Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding
So here it is... the recipe 86% of my Instagram Story followers asked me to post, lol! Love these salad jars because they make lunch quick and easy all week long; just grab and go! If you like the peanutty flavor combo of Chinese restaurant Cold Noodle, you'll love this salad jar version with added fresh veggies … Continue reading Cold Noodle Salad Jars
I recently served this dish at a baby shower brunch that I catered and it got rave reviews and several recipe requests! I can't take credit for the original recipe, however I did make a few tweaks to make it my own. It's best prepared the day before and served at room temperature*. The fennel … Continue reading Pastrami Spiced Salmon
I've been doing some meal planning/catering which has me prepping a breakfast, a lunch and 2 - 4 dinners per week for a local family. Needless to say, I am spending a lot of time in my kitchen cooking! In an effort to streamline the process and make it not only tasty but also cost … Continue reading Tiny Turkey Meatloaves with Roasted Vegetables
Inevitably, as the weather changes and the air cools, so do my cravings and my habits in the kitchen. Not only do I yearn for soups and stews, roasts and gravies; I also want to bake things! Now I've said this before, I am much better at cooking than I am at baking, primarily because … Continue reading Sorta Light Pumpkin Muffins
