Black Bean Goat Cheese Fritters

fritters

This recipe is a re-creation of one we tried at a wonderful restaurant called Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California last weekend. These tasty bites are breaded with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and fried for a wonderfully soft and rich inside and a crunchy bite on the outside. They are a perfect little appetizer or side dish,Read more

Keto Friendly Breakfast Tacos

keto friendly breakfast tacos

This week I got intrigued by my sister’s keto friendly recipes. This keto friendly breakfast taco is a fun way to mix up the usual breakfast routine and keep things low carb as well. Particularly excellent, these come together in just 10 minutes. Not bad for a weekend or weekday morning!  Make the Taco ShellRead more

The Best Things I Ever Ate

best things i ever ate

There are some recipes you just shouldn’t mess with. In this post I seek to share my favorite recipes from other chefs with you. These are 5 of my “tried and true,” go back to again and again, happy making dishes that I wouldn’t dare try to improve on. I hope they make you happyRead more

Savory Bacon Cheese & Chive Waffles

chive waffle

Savory and sweet goodness coming at you with these savory bacon cheese and chive waffles. The balance of salty and sweet is just right in this recipe, and the maple syrup side brings me back to many bacon covered in maple syrup experiences I’ve had in the past. Yummm! After preheating your waffle iron andRead more

Lemony Breadcrumb Green Beans

Alright friends, this is another veggie dish for the “easy and delicious” category! You are going to love it! Salty, buttery, crunchy Panko breadcrumbs absorb the acidity of the lemon and combine with fresh crunchy green beans and garlic for a gorgeously green and mouth watering vegetable dish that you’ll crave again and again. AndRead more

Healthy Air Fryer Potato Chips

air fryer potato chips

These homemade air fryer potato chips are healthy and delicious!  Simply thinly slice a potato, spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with a little kosher salt and pepper. Air fry at 400F for 5 minutes in a single layer or until crispy, flipping once halfway through.  Salty, healthy, delicious!!! Notes: You can also sprinkle withRead more

Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken

creamy lemon dill chicken

This creamy lemon dill chicken breast is a simple meal to make in under 30 minutes. The sauce has a creamy, tangy flavor with the color pop and freshness of herbs that is visually stunning as much as it is tasty.  Start by getting all the ingredients ready to go, as the cooking goes prettyRead more

Rhubarb Shrub Cocktails and Mocktails Part 2

rhubarb shrub

Six days ago I started the process of making a rhubarb shrub. If you missed it, definitely start with that post. Today, I got to see the fruits of my labor with this resulting complex, sweet and sour reddish pink nectar you see above. I hope you had a chance to do this as aRead more

Tangy & Sweet Broccoli Salad

broccoli salad

If you really want to love your vegetables and crave them like crazy, you’ve come to the right place! This sweet and tangy broccoli salad is loaded with raw broccoli, with just enough creamy, tangy, sweet dressing,  salty sunflower seeds and sweet and chewy dried cranberries to keep you coming back for more time andRead more

Over Easy Egg, Tortilla and Avocado

over easy egg tortilla avocado

This breakfast recipe uses a perfect over easy egg topping a grilled corn tortilla, garnished with avocado slices sprinkled with fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro and my favorite hot sauce, Cholula. If you like Mexican egg breakfasts, you will love this!  How to Make a Perfect Over Easy Egg I first learned how to makeRead more